Jammu

Jammu is a district administration in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, it is known for the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple Pilgrimage and various other heritage sites. Also route to Kashmir Valley, Ladakh and more places. Jammu has always been a place for tourism and it's the largest industry in Jammu. Every year many devotees visit Jammu for Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, which starts from Katra about 50 Kms from Jammu.

Overview of Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory of India. Jammu is one of the Last rail head of North Region, located at the elevation of 300-400 mts. above from sea level. Jammu is named after 9th Century king Jambulochan and it has always been a sacred place in Hinduism. Jammu City is situated on the low height shivalik hills.

Jammu is known for various places to visit like Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and other sightseeing but most famously it is famous Mata Temple, which is about 60 Kms. from Here, and the yatra takes place with trek of 14 Kms from Katra, till where you can reach via train. The language spoken in Jammu are Dogri, Hindi and Punjabi mostly.

So, let check out places to visit in Jammu.

Jammu is famous for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and pilgrimage and other heritage or historic places are Mubarak Mandi Palace, Purani Mandi, Rani Park, Amar Mahal, Bahu Fort, Raghunath Temple, Old City, Ranbireshwar Temple and more places.

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Best Time to Visit Jammu

Summer Season

Summer Season in Jammu can be very hot sometimes, as the record temperature was 42 Degrees and average temperature is 40 Degrees, so, it's a hot place. But it's also good time to visit Jammu because the weather is good for everyone.

Winter Season

Winter Season in Jammu can go upto 3-4 Degree and it can be really cold, but still, you will get sunny day and good for planning a trip to Jammu in Winter.

Rainy Season

Monsoon season in Jammu is good and it receives good rain, so you can feel fresh and enjoy the weather. You can also expect snowfall in Katra.

How to Reach Jammu

By Air

Jammu has its own airport, which operator approx. 30 flights daily from different cities of India.

By Train

Jammu is well connected with railway lines and the rail code of Jammu is JAT, you can reach Jammu via train from different cities of India.

By Bus

Jammu is well connected with road transport as well with NH44, NH1B and more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jammu

Kashmir Valley is about 200 Kms from Jammu and Srinagar is about 250 Kms.

Jammu and Kashmir cab be visited throughout the year, only during monsoon it gets heavy rain, then it can be issue for the hilly regions, also during winter it get very heavy snowfall.

Yes, Jammu do have airport connected with various cities of India.

Jammu is famous for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and Shrine.

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