Jammu and Kashmir tour

Jammu is the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The old Jammu town is situated on a hilltop just next to the Tawi River, with the Trikuta range as the picturesque backdrop. The new Jammu town is situated several kilometers from the old town.

Jammu was under Dogra rule till the British took over. In the ancient times Jammu was a stop over for trading caravans. Jammu has a rich cultural heritage and is an interesting tourist destination, especially for those interested in natural beauty and history. Legend has it that Raja Jambu Lochan discovered this place while on a hunting trip.

Tours and travel to the Jammu region includes a visit to several tourist attractions in and around Jammu. Jammu has a dominant Hindu population. There are several temples and shrines in Jammu. The most important of these are Mata Vaishno Devi, the Jujjar Kotli tourist complex, the historical region of Akhnoor, the Ranbireshwar temple, Gauri Kund temple, Shudh Mahadev temple, the Peer Khoh Cave temple and the Raghunath temple. The Amar Mahal Palace is also an important tourist attraction. Jammu serves as a base camp for those visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine. Jammu is rightly known as the city of temples. Krimchi is an important tourist destination.