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Jammu Nestled against the backdrop of the snow-capped PirPanjal Mountains, the region of Jammu constitutes the southernmost unit of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It forms part of the transition between the Himalayan range in the north and the dusty plains of Punjab in the south.
JAMMU THE "CITY OF TEMPLES" Situated at an altitude of 305 meters, surrounded by Pirpanjal and Sivalik mountains, Jammu, the summer capital of J&K, has climate similar to northern India. It is the second largest city of Jammu and Kashmir. Bestowed with innumerable temples, this city has people of several races and mixed culture spreading from Chenab to Ravi. Jammuites are friendly in nature and born warriors.
PLACES OF WORSHIP IN JAMMU ShivKhori This holy cave is nearly a kilometre long and houses a 4 ft high, naturally formed ' Shivling'. Mansar Lake Situated 62 kms from Jammu, Mansar is a beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered hills.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN JAMMU Attractions of Jammu - Amazement Is Just the Start Unlike other cities of J & K, Jammu is not as famous for its natural beauty as it is for its man made marvels. - Vaishno Devi Temple - RaghunathTemple - Bahu Forts and Gardens - AmarMahalPalace - RanbireshwarTemple - Peer Khoh - MahamayaTemple - Peer Baba - Parmandal - Mubarak MandiPalace - Aquarium Bagh- I- Bahu
MUSEUMS IN JAMMU • AmarMahal Palace Museum, Ramnagar • The exhibits include Pahari paintings, family portraits of the rulers of Jammu and Kashmir, and a library. • Dogra Art Gallery , Mubarak MandiComplex • Exhibits include fine miniatures of the Jammu and Basohli School of painting.
KATRA & PATNITOP • Katra, a small town in the foothills of Trikuta, serves as the base camp to the VaishnodeviYatris. • Floating among intense forests and green carpeted meadows, overlooking the Pirpanjal range, Patnitop is the most popular picnic spot among locals and tourists alike.