Jammu

Jammu : City of temples

Best Time of Visit

September - April

Ideal Duration for Visit

4 days

Average Budget

INR 3500 PER PERSON

Welcome To

Jammu

Best Time of Visit

September - April

Ideal Duration for Visit

4 days

Average Budget

INR 3500 PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

Summer (April to May)

The season is ideal for a trip to Jammu since it allows visitors to participate in adventure sports, sightseeing tours, and other activities. In addition, the season is great for people interested in doing a temple visit in Jammu

Monsoon (June to August)

Jammu receives a lot of rain, which makes it difficult for tourists to go on sightseeing tours or participate in other activities. The rain, on the other hand, adds to Jammu's beauty, making everything look immaculate and awe-inspiring

Winter (September to March)

Tourists can see the greener side of Jammu in full bloom during these months. Tourists can still enjoy a sightseeing trip to Jammu even if the temperature reaches beyond 40°C.

Longest Tunnel in India

Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is a 9-kilometer tunnel in Chenani, Jammu & Kashmir. It is the longest road tunnel in India.

Hangul and Crane

The Hangul and Black-necked Crane are the official 'State Animal' and 'State Bird' of Jammu & Kashmir, respectively.

Awarded as Cleanest Religious Place

The Cleanest Religious Place Award has been given to the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, Jammu, which attracts over 81 million pilgrims each year.

First ever houseboat

Pandit Naraindas introduced houseboats to Dal Lake in the 1800s to accommodate English guests.

By Auto

You can hire a cycle-rickshaw or an auto-rickshaw to travel lesser distances.

By Taxi

You can book a cab or a taxi from one of Jammu's many private taxi vendors for a comfortable and private ride. This may be slightly more expensive than other forms of city transportation.

By Bus

Within the city, there are numerous local buses, including Matadors and city bus services. They may take longer, but they are the most cost-effective method to see the city.

Population

13.6 million

Literacy Rate

67.16 %

Crime Rate

21 %

Languages

Dogri, Hindi, English and Urdu