Raghunath Temple complex
A cluster of seven shrines, each with its own shikhara, built in the mid-1800s.
Jammu District
Jammu
The "City of Temples" on the Tawi River — Jammu & Kashmir’s winter capital, and a common gateway before Kashmir or the hills beyond.
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The story
Discover Jammu
Jammu is often treated as a stopover, but it’s a substantial city in its own right, built around the Raghunath Temple complex Maharaja Gulab Singh commissioned in the 1850s and the Bahu Fort overlooking the Tawi River. It also serves periodically as J&K’s winter seat of government, under the long-standing (though not uninterrupted) Darbar Move practice.
Best time
October – March
Ideal duration
1–2 Days
Travel style
Culture • Family
Why visit
Why You’ll Love Jammu
Bahu Fort
A fort above the Tawi River, with the Bagh-e-Bahu gardens beside it.
Gateway city
The practical starting point for Katra, Patnitop, and the road into Kashmir.
Go deeper
Places Worth Discovering
Raghunath Temple
The city’s principal temple complex, in continuous use since the 1860s.
Bahu Fort
A riverside fort with garden grounds.
Tawi riverfront
The river the old city is built around.
Make it yours
Experiences
Dal Lake Sunrise Shikara Experience
Glide across a mist-covered Dal Lake at dawn on a private shikara.
From ₹999 / person
Gulmarg Snow Experience
Ride the Gondola into snowfields most visitors only see from the base.
From ₹2,199 / person
Pahalgam Meadow Pony Trek
An easy pony ride through Pahalgam's riverside meadows — built for first-timers.
From ₹1,499 / person
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Featured Tours in Jammu
Fixed-departure tours with a set itinerary and date — pick one and book it as-is.
No fixed-departure tours in Jammu yet — a curated journey below can be tailored instead.
Curated journeys
Journeys Through Jammu
Starting itineraries our team tailors to your dates, group and pace.
New journeys through Jammu are being curated. Explore the destination story now and check back soon.
Plan the route
Getting Around Jammu
No fixed routes to Jammu listed yet — our team can still arrange private transport.
Plan Transport to JammuLocal knowledge
Know Jammu Through Locals
No dedicated Jammu specialist yet — our broader team can still help you plan.
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Stays in Jammu
Time it right
When Does It Feel Right?
October–November is clear and comfortably warm.
How Jammu compares
Adventure
10
Nature
25
Luxury
35
Crowds
50
Slow Travel
40
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