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Towns of Jammu

Kathua

Its terrain is diverse, consisting of rich agricultural areas along the Pakistani border, plains sweeping eastward to the foothills of the Himalaya, and a mountainous Pahari region in the east. The traditional language of Kathua is Dogri.

Jammu

Jammu is justly famous for its temples. Infact it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of its tends to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats.

Udhampur

The town of Udhampur is the Headquarter of this district. There are a large number of nomadic Gujjar's and Bakarwal's present in the district as well. The major languages spoken in the district are Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri. The Vaishno Devi shrine is a very important shrine for the Hindus and the most famous tourist attraction of this district.Patnitop,Sudh Mahadev are also very famous toursist place as well.

Reasi

Reasi is one of the oldest towns of the J&K State. An historical fort named as Bhimgarh Fort, but generally also known as‘Reasi Fort’ is located in the town of Reasi on a hillock approximately 150 meters high. Today the fort stands out as one of the important land marks in the town.

Rajouri

Rajouri is a District in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Since it borders Pakistan, it is the site of infiltration and militant activity. For this reason, there is a large Indian Border Security Force deployment in the district.

Poonch

Poonch is a district of Kashmir that is divided between India and Pakistan. The Pakistani part of Poonch District is part of its Azad Kashmir territory, whilst Indian Poonch is part of Jammu and Kashmir state.

Doda

Doda is a district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the third largest district in Jammu and Kashmir after Leh and Kargil.

Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the People's Republic of China to the north and east, the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu, its winter capital. While the Kashmir valley, often known as Paradise on Earth, is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu's numerous shrines attracts tens of thousands of Hindu and Muslim pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.

It is on the banks of the river Tawi in the valley of Trikuta ranges. There are many temples and shrines in Jammu, the most famous of which is perhaps the Vaishno Devi temple in Katra, a few miles from Jammu.

How to reach:

Jammu has an airport and has direct air service from Srinagar, Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh. Jammu Tawi is an important railway station well connected to Delhi(583 kms), Amritsar(243 kms), Chandigarh(436 kms), Pathankot(107 kms) Katra(48 kms), Srinagar(293 kms) and Manali(428 kms).

Jammu is the second-largest city in the state, but for most travelers it is just a transit point on the trip north to Kashmir. If you have time there are several interesting attractions in the town.

Jammu is still on the plains, so in summer it is a sweltering, uncomfortable contrast to the cool heights of Kashmir.

The winter capital of the state , this city is of temples is an important trade centre and a convenient stage on the road journey to Srinagar. The number of forts, now mostly in ruins in the Jammu region is great.

What to see:

Amar Mahal Palace

The palace has been converted as a museum. Miniature paintings, artifacts belonging to the royal family can be seen here.

Raghunath temple

The exquisite carving on the temple walls is a great attraction. The temple was completed by Raja Ranjeet Singh.

Ranbireshwar Temple

It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Baghi Bahu temple and Fort

It is situated on the banks of the Tawi river. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali inside the temple.

Dogra Art Gallery

This is situated opposite the new Secretariat. It is a place to visit for those who are interested in Pahadi art.

Rajendra Park

Spread over an area of over a kilometre this is next to the canal connecting River Chenab and River Tawi.

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