Land of High Passes also as Little Tibet is one of the oldest tourist destinations.  

Jammu, the winter capital of the state, is known as the "city of temples".

The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi nestles in a cave of Himalayan Mountains in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Despite being an extremely difficult trek, millions of devotees come to pay homage to Shiva in one of his Himalayan abodes.

Jammu

Jammu city, officially called Jammu-Tawi, is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu City is also known as "City of Temples" as it has many temples and shrines, with glittering shikhars soaring into the sky, which dot the city’s skyline, creating the ambiance of a holy and peaceful Hindu city.

 

Places Of Interest:

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

• Raghunath Mandir: Situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by a group of other temples
   

• 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.