Denver to Jammu Flights

  About Denver

Denver is one of those American cities where time passes slowly, and you can let go of all the stress of your otherwise hectic life. The Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the major highlights of the city. It is also known for its breweries and its outdoorsy culture. You will be amazed by the city's art, cuisine, culture and nature. It is the perfect place for all nature lovers to head to on vacation. You will also love the zoo in the city. Booking a hotel in Denver is quite easy, and it won't even burn a hole in your pocket if you book it at the right time. You can either sit back in your hotel and enjoy being idle or take off on an adventurous hike in the Mile High City. While you can head to Denver with your family, it is a much better destination to head to with your friends so you can make the most of the nightlife. It is also not one of the expensive cities in the United States of America.

Best Time to Visit Denver

April, May, September and October are considered to be the best months to head to Denver for a vacation. The climate is neither too hot nor too cold. It's pleasant to go sightseeing and opt for any outdoor activities in the city. April to May is the spring season, and even though it rains occasionally, it won't really put a damper in your sightseeing plans. Booking a hotel in Denver at an affordable price during this time is not very tough, but it is still recommended that you book in advance. There are quite a lot of events that you can attend in May like the Five Points JazzFest, Cinco de Mayo, Denver Arts Festival, Denver Day of Rock, TheBigWonderful and Colfax Marathon. Denver experiences autumn in September and October. This is an ideal time to visit the city if you are looking for a satisfying culinary experience. The temperature ranges from 2 to 24 degree Celsius. You can attend a lot of food-related events during this time like Oktoberfest on Larimer Square, Denver Beer Fest, Denver Food and Wine Festival, The Great American Beer Festival and A Taste of Colorado.

June to August is summer in Denver and is also high season in Denver. You will find a lot of tourists in the city during this time and will have to make sure that you book your flight tickets to Denver in advance, so you get a decent deal. You will also have to book your hotel in Denver well in advance. While June is quite hot, you will witness heavy rainfall in July. Summer is also when you will get to attend a lot of events in the city like Denver Comic Con, PrideFest, Juneteenth, Denver County Fair, Denver BBQ Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Cherry Creek Arts Festival. The temperature ranges from 11 to 31 degree Celsius. If you are planning a summer trip to Denver, make sure you are well-hydrated and carry extra sunblock, so you don't get sunburnt.

The city experiences winter from November to March, and it is the best time to go skiing or snowboarding near the Rocky Mountain slopes. The temperature ranges from -9 degree to 8 degree Celsius. You can attend events like the Denver Film Festival, Blossoms of Light and National Western Stock Show. While this is not the ideal time to visit Denver, you will find a lot of tourists in search of an adventurous holiday heading to the city. Make sure you pack all your warm clothes because you will witness heavy snowfall in the city in winter.

Places to Visit in Denver

Colorado State Capitol was built in the 1890s and is a replica of the United States Capitol. It is made of white granite, and it has a real gold leaf dome. It is a historic landmark, and you can take a guided tour of the building on weekdays if you are in the mood to go shopping, head over to the 16th Street Mall. You can also opt for a free shuttle service offered by the mall called the MallRide if you are tired of walking since it is a mile-long pedestrian mall. If you are an art lover, you can head over to the Denver Art Museum. The museum has a lot of permanent collections from all around the world and also hosts special exhibits. Do also check out the Hamilton Building in the museum designed by Daniel Libeskind. The Brown Palace is one of the oldest and grand hotels in Denver. It was built in 1892, and its speciality is that it has housed almost every President and a lot of famous dignitaries. It is known for its rejuvenating, top-notch spa and afternoon tea.

Larimer Square is another popular tourist spot in the city that you cannot miss. It is one of the best and most vibrant shopping areas in the city. You will also find a lot of famous restaurants in the city along with elite nightclubs and boutiques. If you are travelling with your family and want your kids to have an educational time as well on the trip, head over to the Denver Mint. It is the largest producer of coins in the world and has been minting money since 1906. You can opt for a guided tour of the mint to get to know more about history. If you are missing the wildlife and marine experience, you can visit the Downtown Aquarium. You must also attend the special Mystic Mermaid live show at the aquarium. The aquarium also has a restaurant that can seat up to 50,000 guests. You can also visit the Denver Zoo that has more than 4000 animals of 650 different species, and you can enjoy exhibits like Toyota Elephant Pagoda, Predator Ridge, Primate Panorama, Giraffe Encounter and many more here. If you want to add some adventure to your trip, head over to Mount Evans Scenic Byway or the Rocky Mountains.

Things to do in Denver

Sign up for a sightseeing tour of the museums in the city if art and history are what attracts you to the city. You can also explore the city on your own without a guide. However, if you are heading to the museums and historical landmarks, it is recommended that you hire a guide. If you are visiting the city in winter, do head to the snow-clad Rocky Mountains to indulge in snowboarding and skiing. You can also go on a hike to the mountains in the other seasons., but avoid it during heavy monsoon. Cherry Creek Shopping District and 16th Street Mall are two very popular tourist spots in the city for you to go on a shopping spree. Denver is known for hosting events throughout the year, and you must attend at least more than one event in the city. You can also sign up for a food tasting tour of the city or plan a trip to the city when there are festivals around culinary excellence happening in the city.

Foods and Restaurants

Denver used to be famous for its steak and Mexican cuisine, but the city now has cuisines from all over the world. Whether you are in the mood for Japanese cuisine or Mediterranean food, you will find everything that your taste buds crave for in Denver. You can also binge on the local specialities like their famous green chilli, stew and the Rocky Mountain oysters. You can either dine at high-end restaurants or try food from the local stalls. You will find a lot of options at Larimer Square, Uptown, LoDo and the Highlands. ELWAY'S is a very popular restaurant at Ritz-Carlton that you must try. You can also try El Taco De Mexico for authentic Mexican food. It also serves the best chilli in the city. If you are a beer lover, Denver is the right place for you. You can visit the Coors Brewery, Wynkoop Brewing Company and My Brother's Bar to grab the best beer along with lip-smacking delicacies.

How to reach Denver

Denver International Airport is the nearest one that serves the city and is the largest airport in North America. The flight connectivity to Denver from India is excellent. American Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are some of the airlines that frequently fly to the city. There are constant layovers at Newark, London, Dallas and so on. If you book in advance, you will get cheap flight tickets to Denver. The Denver airport is well-equipped with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas, smoking areas, children's play areas and a dedicated space for prayers, too. The airport also has an airport shuttle and car rental facilities for passengers and tourists. If you are travelling to the city in the offseason, you will come across great flight deals to Denver online. You can also check out the airport's website to know more about the facilities you can avail.

  About Jammu

Jammu's second name is 'City of Temples' as it is a city which boasts pristine pilgrimage. Nestling on the banks of the Tawi river, the gorgeous city of Jammu sees an astounding number of travellers thanks to the slew of temples and Hindu shrines that are present in and around the city. Surrounded by the Shivalik range, Jammu witnesses beautiful climate and is one of the fewer places in India that is open almost throughout the year.

Tourism has a significant contribution to the city's economy. The focal point for many tourists and pilgrims remains the Vaishno Devi Temple as well as the Kashmir Valley. The state also sees international tourists come over to relish the serenity of Jammu. You can book hotels in Jammu which faces the calm Tawi lake and the Shivalik range.

The city is well-connected with the rest of the country. Since there are numerous flights to Jammu from major metropolitan cities, travelling becomes less cumbersome. If you're in luck, you might actually even get great flight deals for Jammu, depending on the airlines and their plans.

Best time to visit Jammu

Jammu's pleasant weather all-year-round makes it one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in India. The sheer beauty of the city which is snuggled up on the banks of the Tawi river and surrounded by the Himalayas makes Jammu a holiday destination. One of the biggest perks of Jammu's weather is how it remains pleasant and inviting throughout the year, except for the monsoon months. The period between September to April is ideal for visiting Jammu. This basically includes two varied seasons, winter and summer. Depending on which kind of activity appeals to you, you can accordingly book flight tickets to Jammu and pay a visit to the lovely city.

For winter sports such as skiing, cable rides and indulging in other such activities, the months October to February would do you good. The temperatures might go super low, but it would be pleasant and appealing to travellers who like the cold weather.

The spring season is between March to May when the town's vibrant green expanses start dancing under the rays of the sun. With various festivals that take place during this time, the city has a whole new lively vibe that you shouldn't miss. It would be nice to explore the dense green forests with Deodar trees enveloping the lands of Jammu. The Tawi lake also looks pristine under the summer sun.

Although monsoon season doesn't see humid weather or the kind that would annoy your travel itinerary, most of the sightseeing places are shut. Even if you do visit the city, there is not much that you can do. Hence, it is best to avoid going to Jammu during monsoon even if the cheap flight tickets tempt your souls unless you're okay with just hanging out in the city without indulging in tourist activities.

Places to see in Jammu

Temples

Jammu has a plethora of temples including the famous pilgrimage of Vaishno Devi. It is one of the most-visited shrines not just in India but globally as well. Millions of pilgrims go on an expedition and offer prayers to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Since the temple is within a cave and requires the pilgrims to trek to the summit, provisions for helicopter services and palanquins have been made available. Aside from this, the other shrines of gods that you can visit in Jammu are Raghunath Temple, Mahamaya temple, Bhairo Baba Temple and Dudhadhari Mandir. The city sees a surge in travellers every year as many flocks over to seek the blessings of Vaishno Devi.

Forts

The city also has a few century-old forts that were built in the time of princely ruler. The Bahu Fort is one such fort that comes from the Dogra Empire and was constructed under the rule of Raja Gulab Singh. The fort holds a historical significance while the structure's architecture is beautiful. You can also visit the Akhnoor Fort and Poonch Fort, which is a little away from the city centre.

Palaces

Jammu is a city that doesn't just boast impeccable pilgrimage but also numerous castles. The famous landmark of the city is the Amar Mahal Palace. Commissioned by Raja Amar Singh of the Dogra Empire hired a French architecture to design and constructed the palace. Today, it serves as a museum to the city and rakes in a lot of visits from travellers. There are beautiful artefacts and art collections on display. While you're on a palace excursion, do not miss the Mubarak Mandi Palace and Sheesh Mahal as they too have intriguing backstories.

Things to do in Jammu

Visit the Surinsar Lake

The sparkling Surinsar lake with its's crystal clear water and picturesque landscape attracts tourists to experience its peace and tranquil environment.

Dogra Art Museum

The impressive Dogra Empire has shaped much of Jammu's history and culture. You can actually witness some of the alluring paintings sketched by artists of the Dogra Empire.

Explore the Bhimgarh Fort

To reach the Bhimgarh fort, you can choose trekking or hiking as a means to reach the top. As the fort is perched on top of a hill and is 150 meters above ground, it easily becomes a delightful endeavour. Thanks to the aesthetic attractions within the fort with temples, pond and lavish rooms, the place sees excessive travellers. The view from the hilltop is another reason why it receives so much love.

Food and Restaurants

From galgal pickles to gorging down biryanis and kebabs, Jammu sees not just magnificent pilgrimage but also a diversity of cuisines coming together. Interestingly, as the city is a pilgrimage, much of the restaurants promote vegetarian food. However, there are some places which contribute to the biryani parties and chicken kebab clans. You will not miss any food that you've grown up with as Jammu has a variety of delicious Indian spread with Tibetan and Chinese touch.

You can indulge in some scrumptious vegetarian food at Pehalwan's Food Court and Balgotra Vaishno Restaurant. To enjoy food with some pristine view of the Himalayas and the Tawi lake, visit Falak. As for those who simply cannot do without some lip-smacking Mughlai food, Billu Di Hatti and Mughal Darbar are restaurant suggestions for you. There are some options reserved for those who indulge in international food such as Tibetan or Continental, which you can find at RMP Restaurant and The Imperial Grill Restaurant and Bar. But, to round things off, Ahdoos is the one place that will serve you with Kashmir's delightful cuisine.

How to reach Jammu (Transportation)

By Air

The Jammu airport is located at a decent 8 km distance from the city centre and has excellent flight connectivity to and from other major cities in the country. Air is usually considered to be the best mode of transport to choose when travelling to Jammu. The airport receives regular services from major airlines as the flights shuttle between Mumbai, Delhi Leh, Srinagar and more. In fact, Jammu also caters to the international audience as there are flight to and from international destinations. The domestic route for Jammu chosen by a majority of cities within the country passes through Delhi. Not all flights require layovers at the capital.

From the airport, there are shuttle services by hotels, if you have prior bookings. There are many taxi cabs and other modes of transport that would take you to the city centre or wherever you have booked your hotel in Jammu. The peak season sees a lot of crowds, and you might not be able to find good flight deals for Jammu. Hence, it is recommended that you book flight tickets to Jammu beforehand if you wish to snag some cheap flight tickets. Travelling to Jammu by flight is exceptionally comfortable and convenient.

By Rail

Jammu's very own railway station called the Jammu Tawi railway station has excellent connectivity with the rest of the cities in India. There is one train that actually starts at Jammu and ends at Trivandrum in Kerala. Basically, it's the story of two polar cities being joined by a convenient mode of transport. From regular mails to express trains, all kinds of rails will reach you to Jammu effortlessly. Further trains from cities like Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai, Amritsar, Delhi and Trivandrum have trains that go to and come from Jammu. Travelling to your booked hotel room from the railway station is also not tough as there are many taxi cabs available right outside the premise.

By Road

Delhi is a popular route for Jammu and travellers often opt to travel to the capital and take a bus for the Jammu pilgrimage. As the capital has various inter-state buses that go to varied places in the North such as Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, etc., they have dedicated buses going to Jammu as well. There are state-run buses from Chandigarh too that you can choose to travel from. Many motorcycle enthusiasts take this as an opportunity to cruise through the Himachal Pradesh to reach Jammu. Depending on the domestic routes selected by motorcyclists, the said pass would lead them to Jammu.