Sight
Seeing...
Jammu has the uncanny ability to surprise you at every turn. Explore the
ancient city of Jammu where the voices from the past speak to the future.
Discover the beautiful old temples and shrines and enjoy the scenic sites
you will treasure the memories for a long time.
Jammu is the winter capital of the state and next in importance after
Srinagar. Most of the tourists who come to the Jammu region have the Mata
Vaishno Devi shrine as their destination, which is quite close by. However,
the spirit of holiness permeates through the entire city, so much so that
Jammu is also known as the 'City of Temples'. If Bahu Mata is the presiding
deity of Jammu, the dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that
is believed to protect the local people. The other major tourist attraction
is the Raghunath Temple Complex, which is the largest temple in North India
devoted to Lord Rama. The construction of this temple was begun by Maharaja
Gulab Singh in 1851 and completed by his son Ranbir Singh six years later.
Jammu is a land of grand ancient temples, and beatiful palaces. All
nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jammu is justly famous for its
temples. Infact it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of it
tends--> to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats.
Besides, Jammu is also a paradise to those who love - trekking, skiing, and
Aero-sports.
The most stunning sight in Jammu is the Sheesh Mahal. The Pink Hall of the
palace now houses the Dogra Art Museum, which has miniature paintings of the
various hill schools. The museum also has the handwritten Persian
manuscripts of the Shahnama and Sikandernama. The palace was once the royal
residence of the Dogra kings. Built as a group of buildings around a
courtyard, the palace has a commanding view of river Tawi on one side and
the city on the other.
Sightseeing at Jammu
Mata
Vaishno Devi Temple : The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi here
attracts more than 4.5 million pilgrims every year. Katra Town, lying in the
foot of Trikuta Mountains, 48 kms. from Jammu, serves as the base camp for
visiting the famous shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, which is accessible on
foot along a 13 kms long well laid footpath. The cave shrine of Mata
Vasihnodeviji or Trikuta Bhagwati at an altitude of 5,200 ft. holds great
significance for the pilgrims.
Raghunath Temple : Situated in the heart of the city and
surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple dedicated to Lord Rama
is outstanding and unique in Northern India. Work on the temple was started
by Maharajah Gulab Singh, founder of the Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir in
1835 AD.
Ranbireshwar temple : Built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in
1883 AD, Ranbireshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is located on
the Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat. It has one central 'Lingam'
rising 7.5 ft.upwards.
Amarmahal : Amarmahal is a beautiful palace of red sand
stone which stands amidst the most enchanting surroundings of Jammu. From
here you will find a scenic view of the Shiwaliks at the north and the
beautiful River Tawi, which flows down below.
