Location:
110 km From
Jammu, J&K
Altitude: 2,024 m
Major Attractions: Trekking, Skiing & Aerosports
Best Time To Visit: Summer- May To June
The Beautiful Serene Hill Station
Patnitop a beautiful hill station in the state of Jammu & Kashmir is no
less beautiful or serene. If one is aiming to get away from it all for some
time, this place is hard to beat. With all its beauty as a hill station, it
is a charming plateau at an altitude of 2, 024 m. The grassland is
surrounded by dense forest and lush green Pines.
Arriving At Patnitop
By Roadways : 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.
The Major Fascinations At Patnitop
Trekking : Picturesquely situated at a high altitude,
there are many pleasant walks around this popular hill station. Patnitop is
a good starting place for many short or longer treks into the nearby
mountains. An attractive one-day walk is to Shiva Garh, about 11-km from
Patnitop at an altitude of almost 3,500 metres.
The beautiful paths passes through wooded lanes and
fascinating scenery linking Patnitop with Kud and Batote. There are three,
gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the area, which are said to have
medicinal values. The complete tourist circuit comprise of
Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev,
Mantali, extending upto Latti-Dhuna.
Other Fascinations At Patnitop
Patnitop is a perfect spot for walks and picnics. Sanasar, 19-km away 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 interest. One who is interested in extreme
sports can opt for Para gliding and basic skiing, introduces in recent
years.
