Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is located 62 kilometres from Jammu in Trikuta Mountain. Devotees go there to pray all year-round. It is after all one of the world's most prominent Hindu pilgrimage sites. This temple has three Pindis for the Goddesses Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

Location: Katra, Trikuta Mountains

Significance: Dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The temple attracts millions of pilgrims every year, especially during Navratri and the Amarnath Yatra.

Best Time to Visit: All year round, though winter and monsoon months can be challenging due to weather conditions.

The Shri Amarnath Temple is located at the end of Lidder Valley. This is Lord Shiva's one of the most worshipped temples. This temple is located 46 kilometers from Pahalgam and 14 kilometers from Baltal (Sonmarg), at a height of 3,888 meters. Pilgrims travel to Amarnath during the month of Sawan (August). This is organized by the Amarnath Shrine Board. The most used route is the Chandanbari route via Pahalgam, which is 96 kilometers from Srinagar and 280 kilometers from Jammu.

Location: Amarnath Cave, Himalayas

Significance: Amarnath Temple, known for its ice Shiva Lingam, is a popular pilgrimage destination. During the Amarnath Yatra, pilgrims navigate risky trails to reach the shrine.

Best Time to Visit: July to August, during the Amarnath Yatra season.

The historic Shankaracharya Temple was founded in 371 BC by King Gopaditya. It is located on Shankaracharya Hill in Srinagar. It stands 1100 feet above the city. The Maharaja Gulab Singh Stairs allows you to experience a 360-degree view of Srinagar. The temple is significant archaeologically as well as religiously. It is in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir, easily accessible by scheduled buses or city cabs, combining spiritual holiness with architectural charm.

Location: Srinagar

Significance: Nestled on a hilltop, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva provides panoramic views of Srinagar and Dal Lake. It is an important religious site in the region.

Best Time to Visit: Summer months (April to October).

The Kheer Bhawani Temple is located in Tulmulla village, near Srinagar. This temple is devoted to Goddess Raganya Devi, an avatar of Goddess Durga. It is located over a sacred spring which is known for changing colors. Its name comes from the popular Indian sweet dish "Kheer," which is served as the main offering here. Maharaja Pratap Singh built the temple in 1912, which was later restored by Maharaja Hari Singh. According to legend, Lord Rama worshiped the goddess while in exile, and the temple's site shifted as a result of his and Lord Hanuman's intervention.

Location: Tulmulla, Ganderbal

Significance: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragyna Devi and is famous for its sacred spring, believed to have miraculous powers. It’s a vital religious site for Kashmiri Hindus.

Best Time to Visit: March to May, especially during the Kheer Bhawani festival.

The beautiful Martand Sun Temple, located in Ranbirpora Kehribal, 9 kilometers from Islamabad (Anantnag), is a beautiful and significant archaeological site in India. It is dedicated to the Sun God and rivals Odisha's Konark Sun Temple. This temple was built between the 7th and 8th century by King Lalitaditya, displays extraordinary creativity and architectural talent with Greek-inspired designs. Despite being assaulted and destroyed by Alexander Butshikan, the ruins still reflect the beauty of this extraordinary monument.

Location: Anantnag

Significance: This magnificent ancient temple devoted to the Sun God is a wonderful example of Kashmiri architecture, albeit in ruins. It remains a significant destination for history buffs and spiritual seekers.

Best Time to Visit: Year-round.

The Maharani Temple in Gulmarg, a royal temple of the Dogra dynasty in the once-princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and sits on a small hill in the center of town. Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh, built this temple in 1915, which is also known as the Maharani Temple or Mohineshwar Shivalaya. One fascinating feature is that it can be seen from every area of the city. The Maharani Temple is open every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., with aarti performed twice per day.

Location: In the heart of Gulmarg town in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Significance: Maharani Temple became a centre of faith for many people in Gulmarg and surrounding areas.

Best Time to Visit: All year round.

The ruins of the Avantiswami Temple, a medieval Hindu temple, can still be found in Avantipora or Avantipur, which is in the union region of Jammu and Kashmir, northern India. Built by King Avantivarman in 855 AD, the temple, formerly known as Vishwasara, was part of the ancient city, which also served as the king's capital. During the reign of King Avantivarman, the region prospered, resulting in the remarkable stone temple architecture of Kashmir, which stands out from other ancient temples in India.

Location: Awantipora, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Significance: During his reign, Avantivarman, the founder of the Utpala dynasty in the ninth century, built a number of spectacular Hindu temples in the region. Sadly, just a few of these structures remain today, while others were vandalized by Islamic invaders.

Best Time to Visit: All year round.

Raghunath Mandir is perhaps the most famous of the Jammu Temples. It is the largest temple complex in Northern India. Situated in the heart of the city in the Raghunath Bazar, the temple was built in 1857 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh. The main temple has the idols of Lord Rama, Mata Sita and Shri Lakshman ji placed on a raised platform. The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheets on three sides. There are many galleries with lakhs of saligrams. The numerous other temples in the complex are dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. The Temple also houses a Sanskrit Library containing rare Sanskrit manuscripts.

Location: In the heart of the city in the Raghunath Bazar

Significance: The main temple has the idols of Lord Rama, Mata Sita and Shri Lakshman ji placed on a raised platform.

Best Time to Visit: March to May and November to February.