| Jammu district derives its name from the city | | | | Hall of the palace has now been converted |
| of Jammu which besides being the winter | | | | into a museum, known as the Dogra Art Museum. |
| capital of the state, is known as the city of | | | | It houses beautiful miniature painting of the |
| temples. It is believed that the city was | | | | various Hill Schools. But, the most |
| originally founded by Raja Jamboo Lochan, | | | | magnificent structure inside the palace |
| which came to be known as "Jamboo" after his | | | | complex is the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace). |
| own name. With the passage of time and due to | | | | Excursion of Jammu: Patnitop |
| its frequent use the pronunciation of the | | | | |
| name got slightly distorted and the city, | | | | Patnitops Is the most popular tourist spot of |
| came to be known as 'Jammu' as it is called | | | | Jammu region. Located 112 kms from Jammu this |
| now. Jammu is a land of grand ancient | | | | famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful |
| temples, and beautiful palaces. All nestling | | | | plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across |
| in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jammu is | | | | which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. It |
| justly famous for its temples. In fact it is | | | | has lush green meadow and pine trees which |
| known as the city of temples and the every | | | | resembles with Gulmarg. Patnitop offers |
| fame of it tends to overshadow its palaces, | | | | beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and |
| forts, forests and powerful ziarats. Besides, | | | | breathtaking views of the mountains cape of |
| Jammu is also a paradise to those who love - | | | | the Chenab basin. In winter, it is covered |
| trekking, skiing, and Aero-sports. Tourist | | | | with a white carpet of snow and its slopes |
| Attraction in Jammu: - Raghunath Temple | | | | have been successfully experimented for |
| | | | skiing. Skiing courses are conducted at |
| This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and is | | | | Patnitop in the months of January and |
| surrounded by a group of other temples, | | | | February. Sanasar |
| dedicated to various Hindu deities from the | | | | |
| epic Ramayana. The inner walls of the main | | | | 129 Kms.from Jammu and only 19 Kms. from |
| temple are covered with gold sheet on three | | | | patnitop is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite |
| sides. There are many galleries with | | | | resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow |
| innumerable saligrams". - Ranbir Canal | | | | surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for |
| | | | a quiet holiday, the meadow has now been |
| Ranbir Canal is situated approximately two km | | | | developed as a golf course. There are several |
| from the center of the city. The canal is | | | | walks in the surrounding hills. The resort |
| famous for a small garden that serves as a | | | | itself is ideal for paragliding, which is |
| perfect picnic spot during summers. The water | | | | being promoted by the Tourism Department. |
| of the canal remains icy cold throughout the | | | | Mansar Lake |
| year. The embankments of Ranbir Canal serve | | | | |
| as good viewpoints and pathways. - Bahu Fort | | | | Mansar Lake located 62 Kms. from Jammu is a |
| | | | beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered |
| One of the popular tourist spots for | | | | hills. Boating facilities are available in |
| sightseeing in Jammu is Bahu Fort, situated | | | | the spot. Every year around Baisakhi, a food |
| on the left bank of Tawi River. Perhaps the | | | | and crafts festival is organised here by J&K |
| oldest fort and the oldest structure in the | | | | Tourism. How to get there: Air |
| city, it was originally constructed by King | | | | |
| Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. Later, the | | | | Jammu is well connected to the rest of India |
| fort was renovated and rebuilt by the Dogra | | | | by air. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways |
| rulers. Surrounding the fort are extensive | | | | operate daily flights to Jammu. The average |
| gardens known as Bagh-e-Bahu. The fort also | | | | flying time from New Delhi is about 80 |
| houses a temple of Goddess Kali. - Dera Baba | | | | minutes. Rail |
| Banda | | | | |
| | | | One can also reach Jammu by rail. Jammu is |
| This historical place is situated on the bank | | | | connected to other parts of country on broad |
| of Mighty River Chinab (Chanderbhaga). Baba | | | | gauge and numerous passenger trains ply from |
| Banda Bahadur was a great soldier during | | | | various parts of the country to Jammu. Road |
| Emperor Aurangjebps time, who fought against | | | | |
| Mughals and became a great disciple of Shri. | | | | Jammu is well connected through road also to |
| Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj. Visitors from | | | | rest of India. National Highway No. 1A passes |
| various parts assemble there on the eve of | | | | through Jammu towards Srinagar. Regular bus |
| Baisakhi festival. - Mubarak Mandi Palace | | | | services from all major North Indian cities |
| | | | are available for Jammu as well as Katra. |
| Mubarak Mandi Palace is a fusion of | | | | Many standard and deluxe buses of various |
| Rajasthani, Mughal and even Baroque European | | | | State Road Transport Corporations as well as |
| architecture. The oldest structure in this | | | | private operators connect Jammu with |
| palace complex dates back to 1824. The Pink | | | | important cities and towns of North India. |