The main bazaars are Hari market, Vir Marg and Raghunath bazaar. Special to Jammu is walnut (Akhrot) One can also find Dogra jewellery and designer boutiques.

ENTERTAINMENT
ADVENTURE SPORTS IN JAMMU  

TREKKING
A range of trekking options is available in the Jammu area. Ask for a free copy of our trekking borchure for a detailed description of the many short and long treks you can take. Summer is the season when all the routes are open but some trekking routes are open in winter. There are excellent camping sites in the wilderness where you camp when you trekking for 2-3 days. The Sudarani-Jungal Galijasa Kote-Sanasar route in the jungal gali area lets you choose from any of the three exciting treks. For more details, see the Jungal Gali Area Map in the Trekking Brochure.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE
The Tourism Department has 'Trekking Equipment Hire Shops' at Jammu ,Kud and Rajouri. These stock local and imported trekking gear Trekking parties and trekkers can hire the equipment at fixed rates.

Equipment available are as under: Tents (Indian and Imported); 4-man tent(Indian); 2-man tent(Imported); Sleeping Bags (Imported); Carry mat (Indian & Imported); Jackets (Indian & Imported); Windcheaters (Indian); Rucksack (Indian & Imported); Trekking boots(Indian & Imported). The equipment is issued against a cash security deposit equivalent to the cost or on a guarantee letter from any officer of the rank of Deputy Director, Tourism/Deputy Secretary of State Government or Central Govt. If you are a foreign tourist, your passport will be held as security deposit against equipment taken on hire.

Some Travel Agencies in the City can also organise trekking on different routes in Jammu . Ask for details in the Tourist Office in the TRC.

SKIING
At Patnitop,ski courses are conducted in the months of Januaryand February. During the winter months, there are introductory courses for tourist. The gently graded ski slopes os patnitop are ideal for beginners. Madha Top (5-6 Kms. from Patnitop on the Sanasar Road ) has excellent possibilities for all levels of skiing. After the newly planned ski-lift becomes operational, Madha Top will offer a range of skiing options for both professional skiers and beginners.