Patnitop a beautiful hill station in the state of Jammu &
Kashmir and it has so beautiful or peaceful. The grassland
is enclosed by dense forest and luxuriant green Pines. Jammu
is also known as the Switzerland of India and surely
patnitop has also the availability of such kind of beautiful
and attractive and places and hills which are available at
the Jammu. Travelers from every corner of world visit
patnitop every year in large numbers. This makes
a record in the history of most visited city in India.
Patnitop is alive with nature beauty like mountains, tress,
ice-cold fresh water falls and many other interesting things
which really gives the visitors a great holidays experience
and makes it memorable
Situated at an
altitude of 2024 m above sea level, Patnitaop is located 112
km away from Jammu on Jammu-Srinagar highway. The beauty and
tranquility of this humble plateau is simply unmatched.
There is no place better than Patnitop if you want some time
just with yourself, away from the city chaos. The landscape
of Patnitop, covering the vast grasslands of shinning green
color in summers, takes totally different attire in winters.
The town receives a large amount of snowfall that completely
covers the lands. This gives a great opportunity for winter
sports like skiing.
Patnitop is full of picturesque walks that give great views
of the mountains in the Chenab Basin and options for
excursions to nearby areas like Sanasar and Sundarani. And
with aero sports taking a big leap of development in the
town, Patnitop surely has become a heaven for adventure
lover. Any time of the year is a good time to visit Patnitop.
It all depends on your wishes, whether you like to indulge
in aero sports or in winter sports or you just want to get
lost in the enchanting silence of the town. Do carry light
woolen clothes with you as night get a bit chilly around
here.
Attractions
- Refreshing Sights
Patnitop as a
whole is a replete with splendorous beauty throughout the
year
during the festive times the devotees throng the Naag Temple
one of the most ancient shrine of the region, a grand fair
is also organised during the festival. Besides that this
sceneric town is a hub of winter sports activities, that
beckon tourist from around the world.
The Naag
Temple
Situated on top
of the hill, the temple is more than 600 years old. The
temple witnesses a large number of devotees on all days and
on special occasions, the number is mind boggling. The
temple is also a good option for excursions.
Skiing
Patnitop also
attracts a lot of tourist because of the skiing
possibilities that are present here. In winter months,
special skiing classes for beginners has been introduced,
specially in January and February. The snow covered slopes
of Patnitop are not very steep or bumpy, so they turn out to
be perfect for starters. For more experienced legs, there is
Madhatop, just 5 km away from here, which is more difficult
and challenging.
Paragliding
In recent
years, aero sports have become quite prominent in the town.
Tourist widely indulge in Parasailing and hot air
ballooning, but the most popular is Para gliding. May, June,
September and October are the most favorable months for
indulging is this activity.
Getting
There
By Air The
nearest civil airport is at Jammu. The distance between
Jammu and Patnitop is around 112 km and it takes around 4
hrs to cover the distance by road.
By Rail Closest
railhead Jammu Tawi is also in Jammu. The distance is 112
km.
By Road Road
The town is well connected to all major cities of Jammu and
Kashmir by state road transportation. Busses are frequent to
Patnitop especially from Jammu.
Local Transport Buses
are the main mode of transport inside the town. Taxis and
private coaches are also available for hire. |