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The City of Temples - Jammu

The southernmost part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is constituted by Jammu. This region serves as a transition zone between the hilly Himalayan ranges and the Punjab plains. Jammu region is also locally referred to as Duggardesh. It is one of the three major subdivisions of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The city of Jammu situated in the Jammu district is the largest city of this northern most state of India. The Jammu city serves as the winter capital of the state. The city of Jammu offers great options to tourists and it remains the main gateway to the Kashmir valley.

This holy city of Hindus is famous for shrines and temples. Moreover, Jammu has a rich cultural heritage of Hindu, Islam and Sikh religions. Apart from the various temples in the heart of the city, there are beautiful forests, waterfalls and rivulets in the surrounding areas. The city, therefore, offers a complete package to the visitors. The Jammu travel guide can enable the tourists to plan their visit in the city. One can get answers to various questions about the weather, tourist destinations and accommodations in Jammu through the Jammu travel guide.

Attractions

: Amar Mahal Palace Museum

The Amar Mahal Palace Museum was once the residence of Raja Amar Singh. This palace made of red sandstone is a beautiful palace at..... more »

: Mubarak Mandi Palace

The Mubarak Mandi Palace has various buildings within its premises, with the oldest building dating back to the.... more »

: Raghunath temple

The Raghunath temple is a well-known temple in north India. Located in the centre of Jammu city, this temple was built by ..... more »

Near By Cities

: Katra

Jai Mata Di ! Katra generally serves as the base camp for all those devotees who visit Vaishno Devi and this has made Katra one of the..... more »

Events / Festivals

Apart from the well-known Deepawali, Lohri and Ramnavmi festivals, there are other festivals in Jammu which are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Jammu Festival: The Jammu festival is one of the important festivals in Jammu. The Jammu festival is organized to promote the cultural heritage of the city of Jammu. The inaugural event of the festival is cultural procession, where one can see tableaus prepared by various artists and dance performances from various cultural zones of India. The light and sound programme is held at Bagh-e-Bahu in Jammu. Handloom and handicrafts exhibition is organized at the Jammu Haat. Various nukkad shows and art exhibitions are also organized during this festival.

Jhiri Fair: The Jhiri Mela or the Jhiri festival is organized at Jhiri village near Jammu. This village is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres from Jammu. This yearly festival is held in the month of late October or early November. This festival marks the martyrdom of a farmer Baba Jitto, who gave up his life rather than giving into the demands of Zamindar.

Shiv Khori Festival: The Shiv Khori festival is organized at the renowned Shiv Khori Shrine on Mahashivratri. Devotees from all across the country visit this shrine on the day. This cave shrine is located in the Ransoo village at a distance of 130 kilometres from Jammu.

Accommodation

The city has various options for accommodations for the tourists and visitors. One can choose from a variety of options to suit ones budget and comfort. These hotels provide good environment and food to their guests. The tourists should go through Jammu travel guide in order to choose the best option for them. One can compare the hotels and resorts online, and select the most preferred one.