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Jammu
(Jammu & Kashmir)
Gateway to Kashmir
Jammu has been for ever tucked into the shadows of the ever resplendent Srinagar, but has her own charm or grace. The snowcapped, mighty Himalayas over look hill town. A recent entrant in the tourist agenda, this city, on the banks of Tawi is more of a business hub and home to the Pahari school of painting. It is dotted with ancient temples including the Vaishno Devi temple which sees thousand of people during the season.
Dotted with temples it is the leading centre for the Pahari school of painting. A busy trading centre, it also plays host to a steady stream of pilgrims heading to the shrine of Vaishno Devi.
At a Glance
Jammu is the southernmost of the three regions comprising the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu borders Kashmir valley to the north, Ladakh to the east, Himachal Pradesh to the south and Pakistan occupied Kashmir to the west.
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When to Visit:
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Jammu, in winter becomes the headquarters of the J&K administration. Many Kashmiris move here for the winter when the temperature in the valley begins to drop. Jammu in summers is hot and sweaty. The mercury can hit even 40 C and the season is best avoided. The ideal time would be September-April, when the heat and the rains have ebbed away, leaving the city wonderfully pleasant. The winter is mild here, the temperature ranging around 26 C, the night temperatures dipping to 4 C.
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The locals love the mini-buses that are quick and take you just about anywhere. Autorickshaws are aplenty, though you have to negotiate the rates. Cabs are available at designated stands. Your hotel should help you get one.
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