11-Day Itinerary for Jammu, India

  1. Day 1: Explore Old City
    10 minutes (3 km) from Jammu Tawi Railway Station

    Visit Mubarak Mandi Palace and Bahu Fort, enjoy street food.

  2. Day 2: Temples and Shrines
    25 minutes (8 km) from Old City

    Experience spirituality at Raghunath Temple, Amar Mahal Museum and Bawey Wali Mata Temple.

  3. Day 3: Scenic Manda Zoo
    30 minutes (15 km) from Shrines

    Explore the Manda Deer Park and Zoo to see exotic fauna and flora.

  4. Day 4: Nature's Wonders
    1 hour 5 minutes (43 km) from Manda Zoo

    Admire natural beauty at Surinsar Lake and Shiv Khori Cave.

  5. Day 5: Holy City of Katra
    2 hours 10 minutes (75 km) from Nature's Wonders

    Explore the spiritual center of Katra, base camp for the Vaishno Devi Temple.

  6. Day 6: Vaishno Devi Temple
    2 hours 15 minutes (7 km) from Holy City of Katra

    Embark on a pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples in India.

  7. Day 7: Sanasar Adventure Sports
    3 hours 30 minutes (144 km) from Vaishno Devi Temple

    Try thrilling adventure sports like paragliding and camping in Sanasar.

  8. Day 8: Patnitop Hill Station
    1 hour 20 minutes (25 km) from Sanasar

    Take a scenic drive to Patnitop to enjoy picturesque views and adventure activities.

  9. Day 9: Shivkhori
    1 hour 20 minutes (45 km) from Patnitop Hill Station

    Visit the renowned Cave Shrine of Shivkhori which are very popular among the devotees.

  10. Day 10: Mansar Lake
    1 hour 40 minutes (60 km) from Shivkhori

    Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility and enjoy boating at Mansar Lake.

  11. Day 11: Departure from Jammu
    10 minutes (4 km) from Mansar Lake

    Take a last-minute tour of the old city before departing from Jammu.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Raghunath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Amar Mahal Museum (1 hour, INR 25)
  • Bawey Wali Mata Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Manda Deer Park and Zoo (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Surinsar Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Shiv Khori Cave (2 hours, free)
  • Sanasar Adventure Sports (3 hours, varies)
  • Patnitop Hill Station (2 hours, varies)
  • Shivkhori (1.5 hours, free)
  • Mansar Lake (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 225 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add destinations like Akhnoor Fort and Bagh-e-Bahu Gardens to your itinerary. For a shorter trip, skip the adventure sports in Sanasar and the trip to Patnitop. Be sure to stay updated with opening and closing times and plan your itinerary accordingly.

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