King Jambulochan founded the city of Jammu which he called 'Jammu Nagri' and transferred his capital to the new city from the Bahu fort. Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu & Kashmir state is perched like a guard. It also has great importance as a communication center, being the railhead for the entire Jammu & Kashmir and the starting point for visiting the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi at Katra. Jammu is on the flight network of all major Airlines in India. There are several temples in this charming city, but none as beautiful as the Raghunath temple in the heart of the city.

Ranbireshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another Shiva shrine of repute is Peer Khoh, a cave shrine. Bahu Fort just outside the city, by the banks of the river Tawi, was constructed by the Dogra rulers of the state. Around the fort now are the Bagh-e-Bahu gardens with there impressive city views. A good picnicking point is Ranbir Canal in Akhnoor. Hugging a turn on the bend of river Tawi is the Amar Mahal Palace Museum.

Another museum is Dogra Art Gallery. Places around Jammu where visitors can spend a day, or take longer breaks are Akhnoor(32km), a picnic spot on the river Chenab. Batote (120km), a health resort on Jammu-Srinagar Highway. Kud (102km), Mansar Lake (80km), Purmandal (39km), Ramban (148km), Surinsar Lake (42km) & Kishtwar High Altitude park(248km) are some other places worth a visit.