Jammu – The Paradise City

Jammu the winter capital of India is the largest city of the state Jammu and Kashmir. It is also considered as the City of Temples as it has many temples & shrines and also known as the paradise city in India as Jammu is surrounded by the foothills of Himalayan Range in the north and the plains of Punjab in the south which makes a complete paradise and a hub for all tourist destinations. Jammu city borders Ladakh to the East, Kashmir to the North and Himachal and Punjab in the South. Jammu is separated from Pakistan in the west by Line of Control; this region is known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu represents a complete natural blend of majestic mesmerizing beautiful landscape, mountains, forests covered hills and ancient temples all over the city.

According to Ancient books and myths, Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in 14th century BC and hence the name came up the cities existence. Hindus are in majority in the city of Jammu whereas Sikhism and Islam are also practiced here by the people. Many Pilgrims & People from all around the country come all the year round to worship the most popular Hindu shrines “Vaishno Devi” every year. Travelers from all round the country and abroad search for Jammu flights every year for their trip to Vaishno Devi.

Along the banks of the river Tawi is the majestic Bahu fort which guarded the city from foreign invasions at the past.

Jammu is a place famous for its beautiful landscape & natural scenic beauty and hence made it one of the most famous tourist destinations in South Asia. Cheapest flights to Jammu these days are easily available as lot of airlines today offers great deals and discounts to every traveler.