Jammu is the gateway of J&K situated on the bank of river Tawi. Due to many temples built here it is also known as city of temples. The main credit to pouplate this place goes to jambulochan. Earlier its name was Jambupura which became Jammu later. The hisotry of dogra king prevails in the living habits of people of Jammu.

About Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir constitutes the northern most state of India. The state, especially Kashmir province has long been a dream destination for the tourists. The natural beauty of Kashmir is undescribable - it is a valley full of joy and happiness with tenderly mountains rising far to protect the lands, meadows with the fragrance and the gentle sun, the drooping snow and the chilly winters, apple orchards and the beautiful lakes; it's cozy, it's warm and always smiling. Mesmerized by her beauty, many poets have termed Kashmir as a jannat or paradise on earth.

Kashmir is a major tourist destination and people come for more than one reason. This heaven of poets brought on to the earth consists of lush green valleys, snow-capped mountains, vivacious rivers, clear blue water lakes, beautiful waterfalls and alpine meadows. Also dotting the picturesque landscape are famous temples like Vaishnoo Devi and Amarnath, attractive mosques and monasteries. Kashmir is also credited for her rich composite culture. The Kashmir valley has largely Muslim population, Hindus are spread in the plains of Jammu while Leh and Ladakh are primarily Buddhist destinations. Kashmir has also emerged as an extremely popular destination for adventure sports.

Kashmir was a princely state in the pre-independence period. After India's independence, the Maharaja of Kashmir signed a treaty of accession making Kashmir an integral part of India.