Jammu Travel Guide

For wildlife enthusiasts, the top activity is exploring Kishtwar National Park and Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary where a rich flora & fauna awaits. Jammu also makes for a great shopping destination and buying Jammu Rajma, dry fruits, embroidered clothes and wooden crafts is the top thing to do.

Pickles also make an important part of Jammu’s cuisine and often pickles of Kasrod, Zimikand, Girgle, Tyaoo, Seyoo, and Potatoes are served as a side with the main dishes. Another renowned dish in Jammu is Kalaadi (a processed cheese).

Jammu’s people also have a sweet tooth, and thus, they prepare melt-in-mouth desserts like Chocolate Barfi, Sund Panjeeri, Patisa.

The main Jammu City, too, with its many temples like Raghunath Temple, historic site like Bahu Fort and Amar Mahal Palace also contest for the top place to see in Jammu Region.

The serene Mansar Lake where boating is an experience to remember forever is definitely an attraction you cannot miss in Jammu. The family vacationers and honeymooners favourite, Patnitop with its beautiful landscape is also amongst the must-see places in the region. Seated at a short distance from Patnitop, Sanasar makes for the best place for the adventure lovers.

Poonch Fort and Mubarak Mandi Palace are some of the major attractions for history lovers. For wildlife lovers, the points of interests in Jammu include Kishtwar National Park and Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary.