High Season : Feb - May
0 - 20℃
Low Season : July - Sep & Jan - Feb
20 - 32℃
Nearest Airport -IXJ
Jammu
Nearest Train Stations -JAT
Jammu Tawi

History

Jammu's name comes from the incredible neighborhood Bahul master Jambrochan who ruled it in the ninth century. The city was the main transit point for the caravan trade route to Kashmir, Asia Minor, and other regions, and the base of the legendary Silk Road. 
The state of Jammu and Kashmir, formerly ruled by Hindus and Muslims, was also ruled by the Mughals under Emperor Akbar. After the end of Afghan rule in 1756, it was merged into the Kingdom of Punjab. In 1846, Ranjit Singh transferred the territory of Jammu to Maharaja Guraja Singh, and Jammu and Kashmir became a single political and geographic entity. Jammu had been under Dogra's rule until India gained independence. Prince Hari Singh,  the ruler at that time, decided not to exercise the right of option during the formation of united India instead he signed the accession form when Pakistan attacked the territory that same year.

Facts & Culture

Jammu is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and it is home to stunning old temples and gorgeous palaces. This southernmost road in Jammu and Kashmir is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains. This state's winter capital serves as the beginning point for stunning religious and natural features that draw visitors and believers from all across the area. It can meet everyone's demands, whether it's the colorful flags symbolizing the city's temples and shrines, the enticing fragrances from its excellent food, or even the snowy mountains that promise adventure and excitement. Jammu is known as the "City of Temples" because of the countless temples that dot the terrain, and it is a popular tourist attraction in and of itself. Vaishno Devi Shrine is the most popular Hindu Pilgrimage here, which is thronged by the pilgrims throughout the year. The other prominent places to see in Jammu are Bahu Fort, Peer Kho Cave, etc. Another extraordinary shrine is the Raghunath Temple complex. Maharaja Gulab Singh started fabricating the Raghunath Mandir Complex in the bustling midtown market in 1851. Buddhist Stupas of around 2nd A.D are also found to exist throughout Jammu.

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