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Jammu
Amongst the three regions of Jammu & Kashmir State, Jammu, perhaps, offers the widest diversity of terrain and beauty. The entire region is pocketed with lakes and valleys, some still little explored. The foundation of the settlement of Jammu is attributed to King Jambulochan of the 9th century BC. In 1730 AD, it came under the Dogra rule of Raja Dhruv Deva and Jammu became an important centre for arts and culture, now renwned as the Pahari School. Religion, too, played an important part in its development, so beautifully evidenced in its various shrines and temples spread throughout the region.
General information
Altitude:
305 meters
Rainfall:
107 cm (June to September)
Best Season:
Throughout the year
Temperature:
Summer- Max.39.9, Min.23.4; Winter- Max.20.2, Min.4.5
STD Code:
0191
How to get there
Air
Jammu is connected with Delhi, Leh and
Shrinagar.
Rail
Jammu Tawi, the railway station to reach Jammu, is connected by rail to Calcutta, Delhi, Bombay, Madras and other main cities in India.
Road
Jammu, on N.H, is connected by good all-weather roads to all parts of India. Some of the road distances are Amritsar 243 km, Chandigarh 436 km, Delhi 586 km, Katra 48 km, Srinagar 305 km, Manali 428 km.
In and around
Ranbireshwar Temple
Ranbireshwar Temple with a towering 246 foot tower, dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its large crystal lingams (the phallic symbols of lord siva); and the
Raghunath Temple
Raghunath Temple, which is surrounded by one of the largest temple complexes in northern India. Its interior covered with gold leaf, the temple is dedicated to Rama, the eighth incarnation of lord Vishnu.
Dogra Art Gallery
Dogra Art Gallery, contains over 500 paintings in the delicate miniature style which was sponsored by the royal families of neighboring hill kingdoms.
Bahu Fort
Bahu Fort, 5 km, on the opposite bank of the Tawi river is undoubtedly the oldest monument in Jammu while the Amar Mahal Palace claims first prize as the oddest. Designed for an eccentric maharaja by a French architect, the Amar Mahal resembles a medieval chateau, complete with turrets.
The Mansar Lake
The Mansar Lake, with its shrine to a local goddess, is a wonderful oasis in the dry hills
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