Jammu Holiday Packages

5 Best Places to Explore in a Jammu Tour Package

1. Yusmarg

What’s Special: Open grasslands, shrines

Nearby Attractions: Doodhganga, Nilnag lake

Timings: Open 24/7

Major Attractions: Charar-e-Sharif

Distance From City: 270 km

Transportation Option: Local transport such as cabs and buses.

Jammu is a place filled with hill stations and among them, Yusmarg is a popular one. The palace offers grasslands that are visible from the highest point, from where you will witness the highest mountain ranges in Kashmir as well. The place is located in the Budgam district and has massive green stretches that go on for eternity. One will find a great deal of calmness and serenity in this location as it reveals the true beauty of natural beauty that all of Jammu has to offer. Along with sightings and a piece of nature, the place is quite renowned for being a great place to stay and chill nearby. It is the ideal location for everyone who wishes to escape the everyday mundane.

The place is picture perfect and it will assist you with some of the best shots for updating your social media profile. The surrounding green beauty will be the perfect background for all photographers. Tourists always stand amazed by the beauty of this place as it can be easily compared to any foreign location in the world and most of the time Yusmarg would win. There is a sunset spot at the top of the hill in Yusmarg and from there mesmerizing views of the sun going down can be seen and it is arguably one of the best sunsets that anyone will see in the tourist locations in India.

You will find nearby water bodies here as well such as the Doodh Ganga, which flows throughout the valley of lush green lands. There is a point as well, from where you will be able to witness the river flowing and one can just stand and look at the calmness of the river for hours. A particular Muslim community believes that this is a place where Jesus use to reside once.

2. Gulmarg

What’s Special: Trekking, religious places, playing golf

Nearby Attractions: St. Mary’s Church, Maharani temple

Timings: Open 24/7

Major Attractions: Gulmarg Gondola

Distance From City: 320 km

Transportation Option: Local transport such as cabs and buses.

Gulmarg is a small town in Kashmir and does not have a lot of population. But it makes up for it with the great number of activities available out there. This town offers facilities from trekking, golfing, holding picnics, etc. You will be quite interested to know that this is one cleanest place in Jammu, even though people from neighbouring countries and states visit this place quite frequently. Being located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, the place offers fantastic views for anyone who is in love with snow capped mountains. The place is at an altitude of over 8000 feet above sea level and has certain treats for the eyes such as green pastures, meadows, valleys, slopes covered with pine trees, etc.

If you’re looking forward to clicking some great pictures in Jammu, then Gulmarg might just be the ideal location for it. There is a ski resort located in Gulmarg which is been operated since the early ’90s, known as the Gulmarg Gondola. It is also Asia’s second longest cable car ride, which takes up to 2 hours to cover one way. It is also the highest golf course in all of Asia and there is a community of golfers that take the time out and visit this place at least once every year. Gulmarg holds events for offering a number of sports, hence it got the name the heartland of winter sports. Even snowboarders from all around the globe come to participate in a range of healthy competitions which is made interesting with prizes to winners. If you’re visiting this place, October might just be the right time for visiting this place. During winters, the place lights up differently. The mountains are not covered with snow anymore at that time and the place is open to host a number of winter sports.

3. Sonamarg

What’s Special: Ancient silk, sunrise view

Nearby Attractions: Srinagar, Thajiwas park

Timings: Open 24/7

Major Attractions: Thajiwas glacier, Zojila pass

Distance From City: 345 km

Transportation Option: Local transport such as cabs and buses.

Sonamarg is yet another hill station in Jammu that gets loads of visitors throughout the year. The name Sonamarg means the meadow of gold and the place is considered as one of the most popular hill stations in the country. There are many visitors who have compared this place to heaven literally. Alongside the Sindh river that flows along with it, the place is ideal for relaxation and having a great time. One can hire ponies here that will go up to Thajiwas glacier, from where again people will get a wonderful view of the surrounding areas. During winter, the temperature of the place goes down massively and it can be catastrophic for someone who has breathing problems. It is advisable for people to carry some kind of portable oxygen support if they are willing to go up to the Thajiwas glacier point.

Sonamarg forms the starting point for a trek that covers some of the major mountain lakes in Jammu, mentionable lakes are Gadsa, Sasar, etc. If people are willing to drive to Ladakh across the Zojila pass, then this is also the ideal place to start. All in all, this place can be considered as a starting point for many adventures around. Zojila is one of the major passes in the Great Himalayan range and from here people will be able to get views of surrounding mountains. Sonamarg is the base point of starting treks to Amarnath cave. This place gets filled with devotees and tourists especially during the time of Sawan Purnima. The Gadisar Lake in Sonamarg is a treat for the eyes and allows visitors to create memories worthy of taking home with.

4. Pahalgam

What’s Special: Natural beauty, hiking

Nearby Attractions: Lider amusement park, Aru valley

Timings: Open 24/7

Major Attractions: Liddar valley

Distance From City: 345 km

Transportation Option: Local transport such as cabs and buses.

Also known as the valley Of shepherds, Pahalgam is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. People from outside India also come and witness the mesmerizing views that one can get from this place. It is an ideal destination for the winter holidays as there are a lot of things that one can do here, starting from trekking to having picnics in a calm environment, the place is suitable to offer you all kinds of facilities.

It welcomes its visitors with its lush meadows and serene climate. It is not too cold during the summer season, so it will be ideal to have family time here in the form of summer holidays. Since, there are a plethora of activities to do here, ranging from a good adventurous time to having a calm evening, this place is perfect for a decent vacation.

5. Srinagar

What’s Special: A marketplace offering Pashminas, Kashmiri team shops.

Nearby Attractions: Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden

Timings: Open 24/7

Major Attractions: Indira Gandhi memorial tulip garden

Distance From City: 296 km

Transportation Option: Local transport such as cabs and buses.

If you are looking forward to having an exciting time in Jammu filled with fun, then planning a trip to Srinagar is the ideal place for you. Being the heart of Jammu, Srinagar has tons of things to offer its visitors starting from great food to amazing tea. One can shop their heart out here since there are so many places to roam, eat and have an exciting time.

There are many nearby locations as well which form as major attractions of Jammu as well, worthy mention cane made of Dal Lake. The Indira Gandhi memorial garden, which is filled with tulips, is rather an important palace in Indian politics as it was made to honor the late prime minister of our country.

Located on the base of Tawi river, this incredible city was founded by Raja Jamboolochan in the 14th century. And, as it managed to find its mention in the epic Mahabharat, when it was called as Jamboo city; this city also lists among the most sacred places of Hindu pilgrimage. One of the major attractions of this city is Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Famed as the ‘City of Temples’, you may find plain or gilded spires rising from every corner of the ancient town which reaffirm all the faith that cannot be expressed in words. However, apart from a bevy of ancient temples, this picturesque city is also dotted with a few of forts and palaces to give you a peek into its rich culture and deep-rooted history. Bearing testimony to the unbroken civilization of india, this city leaves people aghast with its charm and uniqueness. Adjoining its border regions, Punjab and Kashmir, this spectacular city is an amalgamation of Hindu, Sikh and Islam religions. And thus, you may find temples and mosques lined next to each other, leaving you with faith in humanity once again.

Our tour packages for Jammu also allow tourists to visit the shrine of Vaishno Devi and the scenic hill station of Patnitop, the only one in Jammu region. While the families can seek blessings at the Vaishno Devi Temple, couples and solo travelers can enjoy the pine-scented air of Patnitop hill station.

Best Jammu tour from Top Cities of India

If you are planning a trip to Jammu, you can consider these packages for a budget-friendly vacation. These packages include Jammu Packages from Delhi, Jammu Packages from Mumbai, Jammu Packages from Bangalore, Jammu Packages from Hyderabad, Jammu Packages from Chennai, Jammu Packages from Ahmedabad, Jammu Packages from Kolkata.

Jammu Trip: Best Time to Visit

Summer

Summer is a good time to visit Jammu as there is now snow, you will be able to see a good amount of mountains from a decent distance. The weather is quite relaxing and it will be ideal for a summer vacation with your family. The seasons during summer can be characterized as hot conditions.

Monsoon

The monsoon season in Jammu lasts somewhere between June to August and visiting during this period will allow you to experience cold temperatures below 35 degrees celsius. The month of September is a great time to visit Jammu.

Winter

Winter in Jammy starts in November and lasts till February. If you’re someone who can withstand the cold, they can drop in during the month of February, where the temperature might go below 5 degrees celsius.

How to Reach Jammu?

By Road

If you are travelling from Delhi you can opt for a bus service from Delhi to Jammu, the distance of which is around 590 km approximately.

By Train

One can reach Jammu by taking the train which is Udhampur Express from Delhi.

By Air

It takes not more than 1 hr 30 mins to travel to Jammu Airport by flight from Indira Gandhi International airport.

With gardens, lakes, waterfalls, and snow-clad mountains, its scenic landscapes will urge you to extend your stay irrespective of the duration of your Jammu package. And, why not! When this place is not just a landscape beauty but also a haven of authentic cuisines and adventures, like: trekking, rafting, nature walks, and rock climbing.

Go through the complete listing of our various packages and book a holiday package for Jammu that fits your time and interests. Happy holidays!