Holidays Places In Jammu And Kashmir
Lying in the southwestern edge of Jammu and Kashmir
, Jammu city is the gateway to the Kashmir Valley. Based at the foothills of the Trikuta range of mountains, Jammu is actually two towns - the old township is perched on top of a hill and the modern town is on the banks of the River Tawi.Jammu- the city of temples- has its own charm and grace. A land of grand ancient temples and beautiful palaces dotting the city"s skyline create the ambiance of a holy and peaceful city.
Historically Speaking
According to popular legend, the ancient king Jambu Lochan established the city of Jambupura near the Bahu fort on the banks of the river Tawi. The seat of the Hindu Dogra rulers, Jammu attained its position of glory during the rule of Maharaja Gulab Singh (mid-19th century). Amongst other important
palaces and temples, the Maharaja started construction of the grand Raghunath temple complex. Completed by his son Ranbir Singh, it is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India. The winter capital of the state shifts to Jammu between November and April.
How to get there by Air
Domestic airlines connect Jammu with Delhi, Leh and Srinagar. Auto rickshaws, taxis and MUVs are available outside the Jammu airport, or ideally you could have a rented car meet you on arrival.
How to get there by Rail
Jammu is connected by rail to Calcutta, Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Pune other important destinations in India.
How to get there by Bus
Jammu is connected via National Highway 1A, to all parts of India. The roads are well maintained all weather roads to cities like Amritsar (243 km), Chandigarh (436 km), Delhi (586 km) and Katra (48 km). J & K State Road Transport Corporation, other state roadways buses and private deluxe, air conditioned
buses link places in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh to Jammu.
Best time to Visit
Jammu has fairly hot summers, so the best time of the year to come here is between October and April.
Hotels in Jammu
Jammu has a share of hotels, some in the deluxe segment but more often, affordable and comfortable establishments. Jammu is a major stopover for pilgrims bound for the shrine of Vaishno Devi and many lodges, guesthouses and hotels cater to them. Some good options are Asia Jammu, Hotel Vardwan and
Fortune in Riviera and fall under the mid to upper category.
Nearby Places
The area around Jammu is rich in bio-diversity, which is given special protection in several reserved forests and wildlife sanctuaries. The Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary , 6 kms from Jammu, has some eight species of mammals and 15 avian species. They include the nilgai, barking deer, wild
boar, rhesus monkey, the Indian Mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, jungle crow, golden oriole and white cheeked bulbul. Spread over 400 square kilometres at heights rising up to 4,800 metres is the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park with rare species like the musk deer and Himalayan black and brown bears. The Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary , 28 kms from Jammu, has leopards, wild boar, the langur, and birds like the red jungle fowl, chir pheasants, chakor and Indian mynah. The Surinsar - Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary in between the two lakes of Surinsar and Mansar is also a protected habitat for animal and bird species. The Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary 70 kms from Jammu on the banks of the Ujh River is noteworthy for its cheetal (axis deer) population. Spread over an area of 10 square kms, the Sanctuary has extensive bamboo plantations in addition to broad leaf trees. Vaishno Devi is a sacred cave shrine nestled in the Trikuta Mountain 61 km from Jammu. The cave is 30 metres long and just one-and-a half mt high. At the end of the cave are shrines dedicated to the three forms of the mother goddess "" Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati. Pilgrims have to enter in small groups through a narrow opening and walk through ice-cold waters to reach the shrines. According to legend, the mother goddess hid in the cave while escaping a demon, whom she ultimately killed. The shrine of Vaishno Devi is approached through Katra, which lies 13 km from the shrine and is the base for the pilgrimage. From Katra, pilgrims climb one km to Banganga, where the goddess is believed to have stopped to drink water; six km further is the cave shrine of Ardhkunwari, where it is believed she meditated for nine months. The best time to visit the shrine is from March till July.
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