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