Jammu is also known as City Of Temples, Jammu, gate way to Kashmir, may not be rich like the valley with the bounties of nature but it offers, nevertheless, resorts of scenic beauty, hill treks, picnic spots, lakes and places of pilgrimage.  The shrines of the province especially Vaishno Devi – attract large numbers of pilgrims from all over the world.  In 1997, about 60,00000 pilgrims visited this shrine.

Jammu city has long been a centre of Indian pilgrimage and culture, renowned especially for the pahari school of miniature painting which developed in this region.  The towering citadels and spires of this unique ‘city of temples’, perched on a ridge can be viewed from afar.  Raghunath Mandir is one of the biggest temple complexes of northern India. Though 130 years old, the complex is remarkable for sacred scriptures, one of the richest collection of ancient texts and manuscripts in its library.

Worship of Shakti – is prevalent in all parts of Jammu province.   The best known of the Shakti shrines is the one called Vaishno Devi, which has the same place in Jammu as the Amarnath cave has in Kashmir.

One can visit Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Cave Temple, Bawey Wali Mata, Mahamaya Temple. Other Place of interest are Baag-e-Bahu Park, Amar Mahal Museum, Mansar Lake and Fish Aquarium at Baag-e-Bahu.

Hari Parbat Fort: The Mughal fort situated on the banks of the Dal Lake of Srinagar, it is positioned on top of the Sharika Hill.

Martand Sun Temple: The most memorable and beautiful work of King Lalitaditya is the construction of spacious Martand temple, which the emperor got built in honor of the Sun God or Bhaskar.

Sudh Mahadev Temple: Situated in the town of Chanhani in the western part of the Jammu

The Raghunath Temple

This temple is situated at the city centre.  It build in 1857.  This temple consists of seven shrines, each with tower.  Its arches, surface and niches shows the Mughal influence.  The interior of the temple is plated with gold.  Its principal   sanctuary is dedicated to Vishnu’s eighth incarnation and Dogras’ patron deity the Rama.  There is a Sanskrit Library here which contains rare sanskrit manuscripts.

Bahu Fort: 5kms, Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi

Bagh-E-Bahu: 5kms. These extensive gardens, laid around the Bahu Fort provide a pleasant view of the city. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Dargah o Peer Budhan Ali Shah (Peer Baba): On the backside of the Civil Airport is famous Dargah of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah

Peer Kho Cave Temple: A cave shrine located on the Circular Road, 3.5 kms. From the heart of the town.

Ranbireshwar Temple: Located on Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat

Amar Mahal Palace Museum: A beautiful red sand stone palace, it stands amidst the most picturesque surroundings of Jammu.

Ranbir Canal: A small garden along the Ranbir Canal, 2kms from the heart of the town

Maha Maya Temple and City Forest: On the By-pass Road behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient Maha Maya Temple overlooking the river Tawi.

Mubarak Mandi Palace: The oldest buildings in this Palace complex date to 1824.