How to Reach Jammu Kashmir

Located somewhere in the foothills of Himalayas along with Tawi River flowing by its side, Jammu and Kashmir was discovered by Raja Jambu Lochan. This place is called the paradise on earth because of its beauty that can make any one amused and speechless.

Covering about 20.36 square kilometers of area and lying at an altitude of 305 meters, this state is the first most state of India in Himalayas.

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The average summer temperature is 43 degrees maximum and 23 degrees minimum and the average winter temperature is 26 degrees maximum and 4 degrees minimum. The best time to visit this place is September to April.

The winter capital of the state, Jammu, is the socio-economical centre and the main point from where other parts of the state can be accessed through roads, rail or air.

It is the temple city as it has numerous temples that have scintillating Shikhars flying up in the sky which makes the city a holy place.

Being the hottest destination for tourists in India, it is easily accessible from other parts of India.

The tourists can reach Jammu and Kashmir very comfortably as the facilities of transportation by air or by road or by rail is of very good quality.

Air Transport: There are many domestic airports in Jammu and Kashmir that operates a number of scheduled airline services between Jammu and Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar and Jammu and Leh. The services are availed by Indian Airlines. The Jammu airport located 8 kms away from city also operates a number of flights from Jammu to Delhi and Jammu to Srinagar availed by ModiLuft.

Rail Transport: Jammu Tawi, the most important railway station used to reach Jammu and Kashmir, is the main center connecting northern railways with the state. A large number of rail services are available to reach Jammu by rail from all parts of country like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

Road transport: Jammu and Kashmir is connected to the other part of the country with the National Highway 1-A. some of the major tourist attractions of North India are very close to Jammu and Kashmir and can be very easily and co0mfortably accessed by road.

Local Transport: After reaching to Jammu and Kashmir, there are many comfortable means of transport provided for the ease of tourists to visit various attractions within the state. The tourists can hire coaches, tourist taxis, private taxis, auto-rickshaws, tongas, mini buses and matadors to visit different places in the state. The tourist can also utilize the services of local buses that are available at very reasonable rates.