Fairly unfamiliar, compared towards the other tourist spots in the state Patnitop is no less stunning or serene. If one is aiming to get from it all for some time, this location is tough to defeat.

With all its splendor at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The meadow is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines. Tracks lead to pockets exactly where time stands still and relaxed prevails.

Trekking in Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
Picturesquely located at a high altitude, you can find numerous enjoyable walks about this common hill station. Patnitop is really a good starting spot for many short or more time treks in to the close by mountains. An appealing one-day stroll is to Shiva Garh, about 11-km from Patnitop at an altitude of virtually three,five hundred metres.

Excellent bridle paths passing through wooded lanes and intriguing surroundings hyperlink Patnitop with Kud and Batote. You will find 3, gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs within the location, which are said to get medicinal attributes. The complete tourist circuit addresses Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, extending upto Latti-Dhuna.

Adventure Sports activities Actions in Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
Patnitop is an perfect location for walks and picnics. Sanasar, 19-km absent was chosen by J&K Tourism for major development. Situated in a Gulmarg-like meadow it has picnic spots around. The 6-hole golf course is being expanded to 9-holes.
Pony rides along little known trails, camping and walks can be indulged in by those with a less adventurous spirit. The daring can opt for Para gliding and basic skiing, introduces in recent years. Sudh Mahadev is another sacred spot situated close to Patnitop.

How To Get There in Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
By Road
Buses and taxis are available from Jammu/Katra/Udhampur. By a taxi it takes about 3 and a half hours to reach Patnitop and bus takes about 5 hours.

Places To Stay in Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
You can find a large number of huts and Tourists Bungalows, all managed by J&KTDC, having facilities of Drawing room/Dining room and fully equipped kitchen in all huts and LPG facility.

General Information about Patnitop Jammu Kashmir

Altitude
2,024m

Main Attraction in Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
Trekking, Skiing & Aerosports
Best Time Although Patnitop can be an 'anytime' place, the best time for a visit are summer, during May-June, and autumn, September-October. If seeking snowboard joys, December to March is the time to be here.
Location
110-km From Jammu, J&K

Prime Attractions of Jammu
Jammu
Jammu is justly famous for its temples. Infact, it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of its trends to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful Ziarats (shrines). If Bahu Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu, the Dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that protects Jammuites.

Vaishno Devi
The holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi is nestled in a beautiful recess of the Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower Himalayas. It is located 61 km north of Jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level inside the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Inside the cave you'll find images of 3 deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and

Mahasaraswati.
Bahu Fort & Temple
Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi, this is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice inside the city of Jammu. Constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over three,000 years ago, the existing Fort was more recently improved and built by Dogra rulers.

Buddha Amarnath Temple

This is a unique Shiva Temple which is located on the foothill and not on the hilltop and secondly the Shivlinga of white stone is not self-made. Fairs In Jammu
If one visits the Jammu area during Shivratri, one will find a celebration on almost everywhere. Mansar food and crafts Mela is a three-day celebration of the local crafts and cuisine, where people from adjoining states also take part.

Festivals Of Jammu
Lohri festival heralds the onset of spring. The whole of Jammu region wears a festive look on this day. Every year, on the first day of "Vaishakh", the people of Jammu like the rest of northern India- celebrate Baisakhi.

Kishtwar
Kishtwar is sited on a plateau above the Chenab River and below the Nagin Sheer glacier. It is noted for the fine saffron grown inside the area and for the many waterfalls close by.

Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Kishtwar High Altitude National Park in Jammu is interesting for the marked variations in topography and vegetation that occur here. Spread over an region of 400-sq-kms, the park contains 15 mammal species.

Mubarak Mandi Palace
The oldest building in this Palace complex date to 1824. The architecture is blend of Rajasthani, Mughal and even Baroque European influences. The most stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal. The Pink Hall now houses of Dogra Art Museum which has miniature paintings of the various Hill schools.

Raghunath Temple - Jammu
Situated inside the heart of the city and surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple, dedicated to Lord Rama is outstanding and unique in Northern India.

Sudh Mahadev
Sudh Mahadev is well known for its archaeological importance, as a excellent pilgrimage centre and as a charming natural site. It stands on the banks of the holy Dewak River, held by some to be as sacred as the Ganges.