Jammu & Kashmir is a newly created Union Territory in India consisting of two divisions: Jammu Division & Kashmir Division, both of which are administered by the Central Government of India. It is located to the north of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab and to the west of Ladakh. Jammu is known as the City of Temples & offers plentiful sightseeing opportunities with its gardens, palaces, forts & religious attractions, the most famous of which is Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra. Kashmir Valley is famous for its meadows, lakes, high altitude passes, hill stations, Mughal Gardens, Dal Lake, Shikara Ride & ancient religious sites.
The climate of Jammu Region is different from Kashmir Valley, even though they receive three seasons: summer, monsoon & winter.
• Summer Season: Summer in Jammu starts from March & continues till May, with the temperature ranging between 35°C going as high as 45°C. Summer in Kashmir Valley starts from May and lasts till August, with the temperature ranging between 14°C to 30°C.
• Monsoon Season: Monsoon in Jammu starts from June & lasts till September, with the temperature ranging between 32°C to 35°C. The rainfall causes a sharp increase in the humidity levels. In Kashmir Valley, monsoon starts from July & lasts till August, with the temperature ranging from 13°C to 17°C.
• Winter Season: Winter in Jammu & Kashmir starts from October & lasts till February. While it gets quite cold in both Jammu Region & Kashmir Valley during winters, it gets much more colder in Kashmir Valley, with the temperature dropping as low as -2°C.
The temperature in Kashmir Valley ranges between -2°C to 10°C. In Jammu, the temperature in winter ranges between 4°C to 12°C, and is known as the “Winter Capital of Jammu & Kashmir”, since it offers an escape from the freezing temperatures of Kashmir Valley.
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