Jammu, the city of ancient temples is the second largest city of the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and is also its winter capital. This holy city is located along River Tawi in the foot hills of the Himalayas. Jammu offers the widest diversity of terrain and beauty. The entire region is pocketed with lakes and valleys.

Divided into two separate cities, the old town of Jammu is located on a hilltop overlooking the river Tawi while the new town is situated across the river, several kilometers away.

Being near the Himalayas, the climate of the entire area is cold though summers are markedly warm. The temperatures range from 26.2 Degree Celsius to 4.3 Degree Ceisius in winters and from 43.0 Degree Celsius to 23.4 Degree Celsius during summers. The recommended clothing for winters would be heavy/medium woolens while light cottons would be the best for summers in Jammu. Summers in Jammu are a sweltering, uncomfortable contrast to the cool climates of Kashmir. However, from October onwards, it becomes quite pleasant.
Best Time to Visit: Round the Year.

Important facts at a glance:

Main Languages: Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri, Punjabi.

Area: 21 sq. km

Population: 2.57 lakhs

STD Code: 0191

Tourist Information:

Tourist Information Centre, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department, Vir Marg, Tel: 2548172.

Jammu & Kashmir Tourist Office, Railway Station, Tel: 2476078.

Jammu & Kashmir Tourist Office, National Airport , Tel: 2431917.

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation, TRC, Vir Marg, Tel: 2579554, 2546412.