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Jammu

Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

GatewayTemplesWinter capital

The gateway to Kashmir and to Vaishno Devi

The winter capital and the rail and road gateway into the Kashmir valley from the plains. Most itineraries pass through rather than stay, with the Raghunath temple complex the main stop in the city itself.

Ideal stay1 nightMost trips pass through. One night suits a late arrival, an early start for Katra, or a visit to the Raghunath Temple.
Nearest airportJammu (IXJ)20 min to Jammu · Taxi to the city
Getting thereJammu Airport is about 20 minutes from the cityJammu Tawi is the main railway station. Katra, the base for Vaishno Devi, is about 1 hr 30 min away, and Srinagar about 8 to 10 hours by road.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. Auto-rickshaws and taxis cover the city. Most visitors continue by road or rail to Katra or Srinagar.

Part ofJammu & KashmirSrinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and 1 more city

Things to do in Jammu

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TempleRaghunath Temple, JammuA 19th-century complex of seven Dogra-era shrines in Jammu's old city, dedicated to Rama and administered by the Dharmarth Trust.1 hrFree

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Kashmir & Jammu7 nightsKashmir & JammuJammu · 1NSrinagar · 3NGulmarg · 1NPahalgam · 2N7 Nights | 8 DaysFrom₹68,000 per personView package

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

November

Clear and comfortable.

High / Low24° / 12°CRainfall33 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SpringMarch–May

Almond and cherry blossoms bloom across the valley. Tulip Garden in Srinagar is the largest in Asia. Ideal for sightseeing.

SummerJune–AugustBest Time

Peak season. Warm days perfect for Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and shikara rides on Dal Lake.

AutumnSeptember–November

Chinar trees turn gold and crimson. Saffron fields bloom in October. Fewer crowds, stunning colours.

WinterDecember–FebruarySkiing

Gulmarg gets 4–5 m of snow — the best skiing in South Asia. Dal Lake occasionally freezes.

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All of Jammu & Kashmir
SrinagarSrinagarDal Lake, houseboats and Mughal gardensGulmargGulmargIndia’s best-known ski resort, and a high gondolaPahalgamPahalgamThe valley of shepherds, along the Lidder riverSonamargSonamargThe meadow of gold, below glaciers