Jammu

Jammu, also known as Duggar, is one of the three administrative divisions within Jammu and Kashmir in India. The people of Jammu are called Dogras and their language is Dogri. The largest city and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu is also known as the "City of Temples". The city has numerous temples and shrines with glittering shikars soaring into the sky that dot the city’s skyline. Being the state’s economic centre, Jammu offers the luxury of modern living with huge shopping malls and commercial complexes. It is believed that Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in the 14th century BC and was originally known as Jambu-Nagar. Once part of the Harappan civilization, Jammu is the region of the Middle Himalayas comprising several upland valleys with great natural beauty. Jammu's beautiful natural landscape has made it one of the most perfect venues for adventure tourism enthusiasts.

Eating Out!

Jammu has some fine hotels that bespoke fine dining, luxury and hospitality. The restaurants at the KC Residency, Fortune Inn Riviera, Asia Jammu Tawi and Hotel Jammu Ashok features the city’s best dining options with a refined ambience.

SpiceJet Recommendations!

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine; Kud; Sanasar; Manasar Lake; Patnitop; Surinsar; Ranbireshwar Temple; Fish Aquarium at Baag-e-Bahu.

Shopping

Jammu offers a variety of shopping options for both the traditional and the modern tourist. The famous “Raghunath Bazaar” is very popular among both tourists & pilgrims as it is right in the heart of the city. Named after the famous Raghunath Temple, this market is just adjacent to the temple. Some popular restaurants in the neighbouring Residency Road provide food ranging from the simple to the exotic. Shops that sell handicrafts include the Kashmir Government Arts Emporium and Bahu plaza Shopping Complex, and handlooms are best found at Poshish. There are also a number of dry fruit outlets selling a wide range of dry fruits including Jammu’s speciality, the Rajma. This city of temples is also famous for its Choclate Burfi and Sund panjeeree; Amritsarian Di Hatti at Raghunath Bazaar and Pahalwan Di Hatti at Gole Market Gandhi Nagar stock them in plenty.

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