Jammu

Location: 305-km From Srinagar, J&K
Significance: The Second Largest Town In The State Of Jammu & Kashmir.
Languages Spoken: Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri & Punjabi.
Best Time To Visit: October To April 


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. In 1730 it became the capital of king Dhruvdeva ,from that period till the freedom of India dogra rulers prevailed here. 

From the point of view of art,culture and history, jammu has special importance. This city is the main centre of attraction for trade. Here dogri language is spoken. No doubt this is the Gateway of whole state of j&K, still Hindi, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu and English are spoken here.