Flight tickets from Pune to Jammu

Jammu Information Guide

Jammu is the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. As it is the gateway to all routes leading to other locations further north like the Kashmir valley, Vaishno Devi and Laddakh, Jammu has a regular and constant stream of tourists passing through it. Besides earning its revenue from tourism, Jammu is also famous for its basmati rice, popular within India and internationally, and for its cottage industry of carpet making.

Climate

Visitors traveling from Pune to Jammu should know that the Jammu has extreme temperatures in the summer and winter months. The average high in the summer, between April and June, hits about 40°C and the lows in winter, between October and March, drop to around 8°C. The monsoon lasts from June to September, but Jammu usually receives some rainfall in the winter months too. The best time to visit Jammu is between October and March.

Cuisine

Pune to Jammu tourists can experience Jammu through its street food. Try the various chaats. Gol gappas, chole bhature, and rajma kulche are known all over India. But have you heard of gulgule – deep fried balls of flour filled with jaggery and ghee, or dahi bhalla – made with fried flour crispies, boiled potato cubes and chick peas?

Some of Jammu best loved meals include rajma (kidney beans) made with chawal (rice) or with gravy, and kalari kulcha – flat bread eaten with a cheese called kalari and a bunch of mixed vegetables. Mutton plays an important role is non-vegetarian fare from Jammu. The mutton curries are thick, tangy, and spicy. Try the khatta meat and the rogan josh.

If you have a sweet tooth you are in for a great time in Jammu. You will know patisa by its other name, son papdi – melt-in-your-mouth flaky cubes made of flour, ghee, and milk, spiced with cardamom. The phirni, seviyaan and gulab jamuns found in Jammu have something special about them.

Things to do

Vaishno Devi Temple, located in Katra about 42 kms outside Jammu city, is a pilgrimage site for devotees and one of the key places to visit in Jammu.

Those interested historical architecture must visit the Bahu Fort on the banks of the river Tawi. This ancient imposing lime and sandstone structure houses a Mahakali temple built of marble. Visitors to Bahu Fort can also enjoy the sprawling Bagh-e-Bahu with its terrace gardens, sculptures, and fountains.

The Amar Mahal Palace, the residence of the Dogra dynasty which ruled Jammu, is made of beautiful red sand stone and has been converted into a museum. It has many antiques from the Dogra dynasty period including books, paintings and a golden throne. For more insight into the history of Jammu visit the Dogra Art Museum which has over seven thousand articles of historical significance such as sculptures, manuscripts jewellery, and costumes. One can plan a visit to Tulip Garden in Jammu for surprising pleasant experience.

Finally for the shoppers – you can't travel from Pune to Jammu without checking out Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar, and Hari Market for traditional jewellery and handicrafts.

Getting around Jammu

The best way to travel around the city is by auto rickshaw or by hiring a car. There are buses but you will need someone to guide you about the routes.

Airport Information for Pune to Jammu

Departure

Pune Airport (PNQ)
Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra 411032

Arrival

Jammu Airport (IXJ)
Jammu

Getting to Pune Airport

• Hail a taxi via an app on your phone
• You can travel by bus to Burma Shell Bus stop, which is a five minute walk away from the airport
• A train connects Pune city centre to Pune airport as well
• Auto rickshaws are easily available and are an affordable option

Travelling from Jammu Airport

• The Jammu Tawi railway station is 10 kms from Jammu Airport
• The main bus stand in Jammu is 10 kms away from the airport
• You can also hire a taxi or arrange for a pre-paid one in the airport