Jammu and Kashmir · India
Where to stay in Jammu
Jammu is a city in Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to about 502,000 people.
- Best months
- February, March, November and December
- Nearest airport
- IXJ6 km · Jammu Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Jammu
Jammu () is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the Jammu division. It serves as the winter capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu is the winter capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the cultural heart of the wider Jammu region. Set along the banks of the Tawi River, the city occupies a transitional zone between the plains of Punjab and the foothills of the Himalayas. This geography gives Jammu a climate noticeably warmer than Srinagar and makes it a natural gateway for travellers heading toward the mountains.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jammu
See
Jammu is also known as City Of Temples. One can visit Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Cave Temple, Bawey Wali Mata, Mahamaya Temple. Other Places of interest are Baag-e-Bahu Park, Amar Mahal Museum, Mansar Lake and the Fish Aquarium at Baag-e-Bahu.
- Amar Mahal Palace Museum
- Bagh-E-Bahu
- Bahu Fort
- Dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah (Peer Baba)
- Maha Maya Temple and City Forest
- Martand Sun Temple
- Mubarak Mandi Palace
- Peer Kho Cave Temple
- Raghunath Mandir
- Ranbir Canal
- Ranbireshwar Temple
- Sudh Mahadev Temple
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Where to stay
Which part of Jammu to stay in
There are lots of dhams or guest houses inside temple complexes or outside the railway station. They have dormitories for ₹60 to AC ₹100 per person and suites. The ones opposite the station are managed by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board - Vaishnavi, Saraswati and one more Dham under construction. The ones at Shivam Temple Complex are about 200-300 range. Lots of buses run from Jammu Railway Station to Katra or General Bus Stand, and the ones around Jammu Station will admit only families with woman and children. Groups of boys and girls have good options in Katra at the same pricing.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Jammu
40 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Niwas Palace | 1.2 km | |
| Capital O 11567 Hotel Shivalik Hills OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| Collection O 37960 Hotel Krishna Plaza OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Jammu | 3.6 km | |
| Country Resort By AHRPL, Katra | 24.1 km | |
| Hotel K.C City Centre Jammu | 1.9 km | |
| Le Roi Jammu | 3.4 km | |
| Lemon Tree Hotel Jammu | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 11637 Hotel Novelty OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 12841 Hotel Maa Residency OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 16806 Hotel Mansar OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 19541 Hotel Jammu Palace OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 22093 Shikargah OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| OYO 23599 Hotel Superstar OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 24954 Hotel Amrita OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 26745 Log Inn OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 26958 Hotel Le Bikaner OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| OYO 27700 The Better Inn OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 28440 Mk Hotel And Restaurant OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 29173 The Grand, Jammu OYO Rooms | 7.0 km | |
| OYO 29203 Hotel Asia Grand OYO Rooms | 18.9 km | |
| OYO 30467 Sheela Resort OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| Oyo 37277 Hotel Moti Mahal OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 4284 Hotel Vivek OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 4399 Hotel Satyam Lodge OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| OYO 4589 Hotel City heart OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 5633 Hotel PR OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| OYO 62748 Hotel Zeenat OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 6678 Goodwill Hotel OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 67296 Hotel Kissan OYO Rooms | 10.7 km | |
| OYO 70607 New Fort View OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 70999 Kamla Farms OYO Rooms | 19.2 km | |
| OYO Flagship 23665 Hotel Ajay OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO JMU116 Ruhaan Lodge OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| Radisson Blu Jammu | 3.0 km | |
| SPOT ON 64240 New India Pride OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 64743 Durga OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| SPOT ON 65879 Hotel Neel Top OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| Viraj Sarovar Portico | 3.7 km | |
| Zone by The Park Jammu | 3.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Jammu
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jammu are February, March, November and December. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 325 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jammu: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 6.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 52 km) and Pathankot Airport (IXP, 91 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Buses run between the bus and train stations for ₹5 and take about 10 minutes. The minibuses cover the city and suburbs on fixed routes. Autorickshaws are available throughout the city at negotiable rates.
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IXJ · Jammu Airport
SKT · Sialkot International Airport
IXP · Pathankot Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jammu
Eat
There are many good eateries in Jammu. At the higher end are "the Imperial Grill" famous for its service and excellent food along with the Bar 'Legends", Falak at KC Residency, 'The Earthen Oven' in Fortune, Chinese and Indian restaurants at Hotel Asia, and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel. For medium budget and fast food KC Plaza and Premier can be tried. For the lovers of non vegetarian cuisine Paras Ram di Hatti is a must visit place.Imperial Grill is in Bahu Plaza whereas Fortune is on the way to KC Residency and KC Plaza on Residency Road, Asia Hotel is near Gandhi Nagar and Paras Ram dhaba is near Panjtirthi in old city.
Stay safe
Jammu is generally considered safer and more relaxed than Srinagar and other cities in J&K, but like any busy urban centre, it helps to stay aware of your surroundings and make sensible choices. The city’s atmosphere is usually calm, especially in the main markets and tourist areas, yet travellers should still keep basic precautions in mind. Crowds are common around Raghunath Bazaar, bus stations, and pilgrimage routes. Pickpocketing isn’t widespread, but it can happen in packed areas, so keeping valuables secure is wise. Traffic can be hectic, and road discipline varies, so use pedestrian crossings when possible and avoid stepping into fast‑moving lanes.
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Questions
Jammu: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jammu?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jammu are February, March, November and December. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 325 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jammu?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 6.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 52 km) and Pathankot Airport (IXP, 91 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Jammu?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Jammu
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.