Jammu - कटरा |
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Jammu is the southernmost of the three regions comprising the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu borders Kashmir valley to the north, Ladakh to the east, Himachal Pradesh to the south and Pakistan occupied Kashmir to the west
Jammu, the winter capital of the state sprawls on the banks of river Tawi with Trikuta mountain range in the backdrop. The antiquity of this city of ancient temples and magnificent palace is shrouded in myths and legends. It is said that Raja Jambu Lochan, a Rajhput king of later Vedic period founded his capital here and named it as Jambupura.
| Type | Hills Station, Lake, Snow Hills, ADSP | Region Type | Himalayas | Altitude | 305 m | |||||
| District | State | Jammu and Kashmir | Region | North | ||||||
| Area | 20.36 Sq km | Population as per 2001 census | 378,431 | Languages | Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri, Punjabi | |||||
| Temperature & Rainfall |
summer 43.0 to 23.4 deg C winter 26.2 to 4.3 deg C 107 cm (July to September) |
Best Seasons | October to April | Clothing |
Heavy / Medium woollens light cottons |
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| Nearby Stations | JAMMU TAWI JAT | Nearby Airports | Jammu Airport (IXJ) | Nearby Places | Sialkot | |||||
| STD Code | 191 | Pincode | 180001 | Other Names | ||||||
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