Jammu is well connected by train to points south and east. Jammu Tawi is an important railhead of the Norther Railways serving the Jammu and Kashmir State. It is the second last major rail stop heading north, the last one being Udhampur and most people only see it long enough to get from the train station to the bus stand to continue on to [wiki=ed22953f57c4c8db48f7216882e63a7e]Srinagar[/wiki].
To [wiki=ed22953f57c4c8db48f7216882e63a7e]Srinagar[/wiki] there are several J&K SRTC buses taking 12 hours and costing Rs 150. Sumo 4wd jeep taxis also do this trip in approximately 8 hours and cost Rs 200 per person (or more if you wish to hire the whole taxi to yourself). Minibuses also run from outside Jammu bus stand and more comfortable and sometimes cheaper than Sumos. For people who prefer comfortable journeys, try to hire a Toyota Innova for yourself, although it will be very expensive.
Jammu has an airport which desperately needs modernization but still has many flights from Delhi, Srinagar and Leh. Spice Jet, Jet Airways, Air India and Goair have flights from Delhi.
Jammu lies on the National Highway 1-A and is connected by national highway network to all parts of the country. Amritsar - 243 kms, Chandigarh - 436 kms , Delhi - 586 kms., Katra - 48 kms, Srinagar - 305 kms, Manali - 428 kms, Patnitop - 112 kms. Mansar - 60 kms.
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There are lots of Dhams or Guest house inside temple complex or outside the railway station. They have dormitories for Rs 60 to AC Rs 100 per person and suites. The ones opp station are managed by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board - Vaishnavi, Saraswati and one more Dham under construction.
The ones at Shivam Temple Complex are abt 200-300 range. Lots of buses run away from Jammu Railway Station to Katra or General Bus Stand so the ones around Jammu Station would admit only families with woman and children. Group of Boys and Girls get good options in Katra by above budget.
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Vardaan Jammu is located at a walking distance from Inter State Bus Terminal and 5 minutes drive from Residency Road Shopping Centre. 27 Tastefully decorated rooms, sports cafe', business centre, travel desk, meeting rooms, banquets are among the services available.
*Located at a walking distance from Jammu Tawi Railway station. Good room service.
*Better area than around bus stand.
Asia Hotel is near Nehru market. It has a pool and some restaurants.