Located on the banks of Tawi river, Jammu is the winter capital of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. Though one can spend countless days amidst the snowy beauty of Jammu, still, if you have only a day’s time in Jammu, you can visit the following places.
Raghunath Temple
It is one of the largest temple complexes in the north Indian region. The temple was completed in the year 1860 and features 7 shrines.
Address: Fatthu Chaugan, Pakki Dhaki, Old Heritage City, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Ranbireshwar Temple, 10 minutes walk
Ranbireshwar Temple
It is a historic Hindu temple featuring an 8-feet tall stone lingam, a symbol of Lord Shiva.
Address: Shalamar Road near civil secretariat, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Dogra Art Museum, 10 minutes drive
Dogra Art Museum
It is a heritage museum showcasing regional artifacts.
Address: Panjtirthi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next destination: Pink Hall, 10 minutes walk
Pink Hall
It is a historical place and a landmark in Jammu.
Address: Circular Road, Panjtirthi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Contact: +91 191 256 5896
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Amar Mahal Palace, 10 minutes drive
Amar Mahal Palace
It was formerly a royal palace, now a stately museum. It was built by a French architect for Raja Amar Singh in the 18th-century, the then Dogra emperor of Jammu.
Address: Palace Road, Karan Nagar, Jammu Tawi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Contact: +91 191 254 6783
Time to spend: 2 hours
You can also book a taxi in Jammu for sightseeing and onward journey.
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