Jammu Travel Guide & Tips

Airport/Railway Station: Jammu Airport (IXJ) is the nearest airport station from Jammu city. It is situated at a distance of 8.3 km from the city. Direct connectivity is available from many prominent Indian cities such as New Delhi, Srinagar, Leh, Mumbai, etc. One can also travel through connecting flights from other cities of India. The nearest railhead from the city is Jammu-Tawi Station which is situated at a distance of 6.7 km. Some of the major trains operating on this route are New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express and Jammu Tawi Express.

Climate: The climate of Jammu city can be considered as temperate. The average annual temperature of the city is 24.2°C and receives annually 1238 mm of precipitation. As per Jammu’s climate, the city experience four seasons summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter. In summer, the average temperature is 29.6 °C and in winters, it is 17.7 °C. Therefore, the best time to visit is during the months of February and March and September and December. Only a few hilly regions of Jammu district receive snowfall.

Best Tourist Attractions: Jammu is home to a plethora of tourist attractions. Most of the attractions of the city represent a perfect blend of historic and royal. Listed below are some of the must-visit places that one should on one’s trip to Jammu:

Bahu Fort: Gorkha Nagar, Jammu, 180006 Mubarak Mandi Palace: Panjtirthi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001 Mansar Lake: Buttal 182127 Shivkhori: Jammu 182301 Vaishno Devi Temple: Bhavan, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 182301 Bhimgarh Fort: Reasi, 182311 Raghunath Temple: Fatthu Chaugan, Pakki Dhaki, Old Heritage City, Jammu, 180001 Baag -e -Bahu: Gorkha Nagar, Jammu, 180006 Amar Mahal Palace: Palace Road, Karan Nagar, Jammu Tawi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001

Best Shopping Avenues: The city of Jammu is the source of eccentric walnut woodwork, carpets, Pashmina shawls, saffron, etc. One of the facts about Jammu is that it is the importer of many such items that are then sold all over India and even abroad. Therefore, on your visit to Jammu, one must buy the following items.

Raghunath Bazaar Bahu Plaza Kashmir Government Arts Emporium City Square Mall Poshish JDA Complex Gole Market Wave Mall Hari Market

Language: A major population of Jammu speaks Urdu and Hindi. However, other local languages are also spoken by some part of the population. Other languages include Kashmiri, Dogri, Gojri, Ladakhi, and Balti.

Cuisine: A major part of Kashmiri cuisine includes meat, rice, and species. Some of the most common dishes that are a part of Jammu cuisine are Kulthi ki Dal, Ambal, Khatta Meat, Kashmiri Aloo Dum, Seyoo, Tyaoo, Dal Patt, Phirni, Auriya, Zimikand, Kashmiri Pulao, Maa da Madra, etc. Make sure to savor the best of Dogri dishes in Jammu.

Festivals: Listed below are some of the festivals that are celebrated on one’s trip to Jammu.

Eid ul Azha and Eid ul Fitr Baisakhi Tulip Festival Shikara Festival Gurez Festival

This aforementioned information about Jammu is ample for anyone to plan an amazing trip to Jammu. So plan your trip and enjoy your stay in Jammu in a calm and relaxed manner.