Jammu
Discover Jammu
Jammu (Dogri: जम्मु Jammu), the largest city in the Jammu region of northern India, is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, sitting at a low elevation in the mainly mountainous state. Srinagar, the state's summer capital, is at a much higher elevation. Jammu was founded by Raja Jambulochan in the 14th century BC who named it Jambupur. The name later morphed to Jammu. It was the winter capital of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under British rule. It has since been the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
What to Experience in Jammu
Taste of Jammu...
There are many good eateries in Jammu. At the higher end are "the Imperial Grill" famous for its service and excellent food along with the Bar 'Legends", Falak at KC Residency, 'The Earthen Oven' in Fortune, Chinese and Indian restaurants at Hotel Asia, and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel. For medium budget and fast food KC Plaza and Premier can be tried. For the lovers of non vegetarian cuisine Paras Ram di Hatti is a must visit place.Imperial Grill is in Bahu Plaza whereas Fortune is on the way to KC Residency and KC Plaza on Residency Road, Asia Hotel is near Gandhi Nagar and Paras Ram dhaba is near Panjtirthi in old city. Hotel Ashok and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel are at the far end of Jammu near Amar Mahal museum. There are lots of dhams or guest houses inside temple complexes or outside the railway station. They have dormitories for ₹60 to AC ₹100 per person and suites. The ones opposite the station are managed by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board - Vaishnavi, Saraswati and one more Dham under construction. The ones at Shivam Temple Complex are about 200-300 range. Lots of buses run from Jammu Railway Station to Katra or General Bus Stand, and the ones around Jammu Station will admit only families with woman and children. Groups of boys and girls have good options in Katra at the same pricing.
Climate
Jammu is on National Highway 44. Some important road distances from Jammu are: Bus services of all classes operate to Jammu from Srinagar, Delhi, Amritsar, Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Shimla, Manali and Haridwar. The Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and the road transport corporations of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Chandigarh also operate bus services between Jammu and various cities in north India. All inter-state bus services operate to and from the Jammu General Bus Stand. Riding a motorcycle to Jammu is not advised during winter because of sub-zero temperatures. The winding roads from Udhampur to Qazigund via Kud provides challenges as well as sharp turns and scenic views. Tata Sumos operate between Jammu and Srinagar on a shared-ride basis. Taxis are available for local sightseeing or to visit any tourist destination. They can be hired at Jammu from the Special Tourist Taxi Association and from Maharana Travel.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsJammu is on National Highway 44. Some important road distances from Jammu are: Bus services of all classes operate to Jammu from Srinagar, Delhi, Amritsar, Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Shimla, Manali and Haridwar. The Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and the road transport corporations of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Chandigarh also operate bus services between Jammu and various cities in north India. All inter-state bus services operate to and from the Jammu General Bus Stand. Riding a motorcycle to Jammu is not advised during winter because of sub-zero temperatures. The winding roads from Udhampur to Qazigund via Kud provides challenges as well as sharp turns and scenic views. Tata Sumos operate between Jammu and Srinagar on a shared-ride basis. Taxis are available for local sightseeing or to visit any tourist destination. They can be hired at Jammu from the Special Tourist Taxi Association and from Maharana Travel....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Buses run between the bus and train stations for ₹5 and take about 10 minutes. The minibuses cover the city and suburbs on fixed routes. Autorickshaws are available throughout the city at negotiable rates. Jammu is also known as City Of Temples. One can visit Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Cave Temple, Bawey Wali Mata, Mahamaya Temple. Other Places of interest are Baag-e-Bahu Park, Amar Mahal Museum, Mansar Lake and the Fish Aquarium at Baag-e-Bahu. Here the main bazaars – Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market – are famous for Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional Dogra jewellery and various dry fruits, chiefly walnuts (‘akhrot’) and almonds. Jammu is also known for the superlative quality of its ‘basmati’ rice, ‘rajma’ (red beans), ‘ampapar’ (dried and candied mango peel), ‘anardana’ (dried pomegranate seeds) and ‘barfi’ (milk sweets). There are many good eateries in Jammu.
Where to Stay
There are lots of dhams or guest houses inside temple complexes or outside the railway station. They have dormitories for ₹60 to AC ₹100 per person and suites. The ones opposite the station are managed by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board - Vaishnavi, Saraswati and one more Dham under construction. The ones at Shivam Temple Complex are about 200-300 range. Lots of buses run from Jammu Railway Station to Katra or General Bus Stand, and the ones around Jammu Station will admit only families with woman and children. Groups of boys and girls have good options in Katra at the same pricing.
Money & Budget
Here the main bazaars – Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market – are famous for Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional Dogra jewellery and various dry fruits, chiefly walnuts (‘akhrot’) and almonds. Jammu is also known for the superlative quality of its ‘basmati’ rice, ‘rajma’ (red beans), ‘ampapar’ (dried and candied mango peel), ‘anardana’ (dried pomegranate seeds) and ‘barfi’ (milk sweets). There are many good eateries in Jammu. At the higher end are "the Imperial Grill" famous for its service and excellent food along with the Bar 'Legends", Falak at KC Residency, 'The Earthen Oven' in Fortune, Chinese and Indian restaurants at Hotel Asia, and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel. For medium budget and fast food KC Plaza and Premier can be tried.
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Glimpses of Jammu
An aerial view of a city lit up at night
Somewhere on the way exploring Ladakh, Leh, India.
Beautiful Mountain Landscape Of Sonamarg Jammu And Kashmir State India.
brown castle under blue sky
Green hills with snow covered mountains in the backdrop
an aerial view of a village and a lake
Manthar Meadows Bandipora ( Jammu & Kashmir India )
S K Stadium Bandipora Jammu & Kashmir ( INDIA )
Athwatoo Village ( Bandipora Jammu & Kashmir )
Beautiful landscapes of Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir India
An aerial view of a city lit up at night
Somewhere on the way exploring Ladakh, Leh, India.
Beautiful Mountain Landscape Of Sonamarg Jammu And Kashmir State India.