Jammu is the largest city and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of Tawi River. The name Jammu was derived from its founder Raja Jambulochan, it was first named as Jambupur which was later changed to Jammu. Jammu is one of the major tourist destination in India. Nestled in the foot hills of Himalayas, Jammu is land of many beautiful palaces and temples. It is the cultural and economic centre of Jammu division. All the major routes which leads to Kashmir, Poonch, Doda and Ladakh start from Jammu. Major tourist attractions in Jammu are Vaishno Devi Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Raghunath Temple, Peer Baba, Peer Khoh, Dargah of Ali Shah, Mansar Lake, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahu Fort, Katra, Patnitop, Sanasar, and Mubarak Mandi Palace. The best time to visit Jammu is during the summer season from May to October. Jammu with its scenic landscapes , beautiful valleys , lush green valleys and lakes attracts millions of tourist from all around the world. The city is well connected with Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar and other major cities in the country. All the major airlines in India such as GoAir, Indian Airlines, IndiGo and SpiceJet airlines operate flights to Jammu. Jammu Airport, also known as Satwari Airport is situated at a distance of 14 km from the international border between India and Pakistan. It is single terminal airport which handles domestic travelers. Find the best deals on Jammu flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
