Jammu
Jammu is beautiful city blessed by nature & situated at the footsteps of the mountains of the Himalayas. A beautiful & enchanting river called Tawi flows through the city. Jammu is also known as the City of Temples, coz it has so many small and big temples & shrine. It is one of the three regions comprising the Jammu and Kashmir. It consists of six districts of the state, namely Jammu (the largest city), Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Doda. More than 60% of population is Hindu. The city is ideal for nature lovers, adventure lovers and Pilgrimages. The main highlight is the Mata Veshno Devi temple, located just 61kms from Jammu.

Kashmir
The Happy Valley, Super Switzerland of Asia, Mughal Emperor’s dreamgarden and Emerald amongst the white pearls of the Himalaya are only a few of the many appellations given to the valley of Kashmir, over the countries. The Mughal king Jehangir, moved to such an ecstasy by the beauty of Kashmir exclaimed, "if there is a Paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here". He was doubtlessly, enthralled by the valley’s lust greenery, its abundance of flowers and fruits, its shimmering springs and translucent lakes.

History of Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir came into being as a single political and geographical entity following the Treaty of Amristar between the British Government and Gulab singh signed on March 16, 1846. The Treaty handed over the control of the Kashmir State to the Dogra ruler of Jammu who had earlier annexed Ladakh.

Thus a new State comprising three distinct religions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh was formed with Maharaja Gulab Singh as its founder ruler. The feudal dispensation in the State, however, was too harsh for the people to live under and towards the end of a hundred years of this rule when their Indian brethren were fighting for independence from the British under the inspiring leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Kashmiris led by a towering personality, the Sher-I-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, rose against the autocracy.

The autocratic rule came down heavily on the people’s freedom movement. However, the people laid their lives in the cause of freedom and to uphold the ideals of secularism, equality, democracy and brotherhood.

Climate Of Jammu & Kashmir
The climate is one of opposites: while in summer time the heat builds upto breaking point in the foothills, people of Ladakh and Kashmir wait for the snow to melt.on the high passes. From October onwards, Jammu becomes a much more pleasant destination. However, the best time to enjoy vale of Kashmir and the adventures of Ladakh region is between the months of May and September.

How to Reach
By Air - Jammu airport is well connected other major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Amritsar etc. There are frequent flights operated by Indian Airlines and jet Airways.
By Rail - Jammu is well connected with the rest of India by rail from Jammu Tawi railway station long-distance trains from many parts of the country serve Jammu Tawi.
By Road - Jammu's road network is good and connected to the other major cites. Buses are frequently available from Delhi. You can take the J&K State Transport buses or private luxury coaches.

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