Jammu Travel Guide

Jammu district derives its name from the city ofoldest structure in this palace complex dates back to
Jammu which besides being the winter capital of the1824. The Pink Hall of the palace has now been
state, is known as the city of temples. It is believedconverted into a museum, known as the Dogra Art
that the city was originally founded by Raja JambooMuseum. It houses beautiful miniature painting of the
Lochan, which came to be known as "Jamboo" aftervarious Hill Schools. But, the most magnificent
his own name. With the passage of time and due tostructure inside the palace complex is the Sheesh
its frequent use the pronunciation of the name gotMahal (Mirror Palace). Excursion of Jammu: Patnitop
slightly distorted and the city, came to be known asPatnitops Is the most popular tourist spot of Jammu
'Jammu' as it is called now. Jammu is a land of grandregion. Located 112 kms from Jammu this famous hill
ancient temples, and beautiful palaces. All nestling inresort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude
the foothills of the Himalayas, Jammu is justly famousof 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar
for its temples. In fact it is known as the city ofHighway passes. It has lush green meadow and pine
temples and the every fame of it tends totrees which resembles with Gulmarg. Patnitop offers
overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerfulbeautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking
ziarats. Besides, Jammu is also a paradise to thoseviews of the mountains cape of the Chenab basin. In
who love - trekking, skiing, and Aero-sports. Touristwinter, it is covered with a white carpet of snow and
Attraction in Jammu: - Raghunath Templeits slopes have been successfully experimented for
This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and isskiing. Skiing courses are conducted at Patnitop in the
surrounded by a group of other temples, dedicatedmonths of January and February. Sanasar
to various Hindu deities from the epic Ramayana. The129 Kms.from Jammu and only 19 Kms. from patnitop
inner walls of the main temple are covered with goldis Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite resort of Patnitop,
sheet on three sides. There are many galleries withwith a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic
innumerable saligrams". - Ranbir Canalconifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow has
Ranbir Canal is situated approximately two km fromnow been developed as a golf course. There are
the center of the city. The canal is famous for aseveral walks in the surrounding hills. The resort itself
small garden that serves as a perfect picnic spotis ideal for paragliding, which is being promoted by the
during summers. The water of the canal remains icyTourism Department. Mansar Lake
cold throughout the year. The embankments ofMansar 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 Fortfacilities are available in the spot. Every year around
One of the popular tourist spots for sightseeing inBaisakhi, a food and crafts festival is organised here
Jammu is Bahu Fort, situated on the left bank ofby J&K Tourism. How to get there: Air
Tawi River. Perhaps the oldest fort and the oldestJammu is well connected to the rest of India by air.
structure in the city, it was originally constructed byBoth Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily
King Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. Later, the fortflights 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 asOne can also reach Jammu by rail. Jammu is
Bagh-e-Bahu. The fort also houses a temple ofconnected to other parts of country on broad gauge
Goddess Kali. - Dera Baba Bandaand numerous passenger trains ply from various parts
This historical place is situated on the bank of Mightyof the country to Jammu. Road
River Chinab (Chanderbhaga). Baba Banda BahadurJammu 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 greattowards Srinagar. Regular bus services from all major
disciple of Shri. Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj. VisitorsNorth Indian cities are available for Jammu as well as
from various parts assemble there on the eve ofKatra. Many standard and deluxe buses of various
Baisakhi festival. - Mubarak Mandi PalaceState 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. Thetowns of North India.