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Location: 110-km
From Jammu, J&K
Altitude: 2,024m
Adventure Attractions: Trekking, Skiing & Aero sports
Best Time To Visit: Summer- May To June
Autumn - September To October
Winter - December To March
Relatively unknown, compared to the other tourist spots in the
state Patnitop 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 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 where time stands
still and calm prevails.
Visiting Time
Although Patnitop is 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.
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.
Good bridle paths passing through wooded lanes and fascinating
scenery link Patnitop with Kud and Batote. There are three,
gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the area, which are said
to have medicinal properties. The complete tourist circuit
covers Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar,
Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, extending upto
Latti-Dhuna.
EXCURSIONS
Patnitop is an ideal place 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 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
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.
Where To Stay
There are 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. |