Patnitop is a scenic beauty located at the height of two thousand and twenty four meters above sea level. From Jammu Patnitop is at a distance of one hundred and twelve kilometers on the Jammu Srinagar Highway. The peace and landscapes of this simple plateau are just heavenly. This is the right place for you if you wish to steal some moments away from chaotic city life and stay in solitude. The views offered by Patnitop include vast pieces of land covered with freshly stemmed grass blades in summers and peacefully dozing trees in winters. Patnitop gets heavy snowfall that blankets the town in white during winter season. This provides the tourists with ample of opportunity to enjoy winter sports like skiing.
Patnitop has innumerable beautiful walking paths that provide astounding views of the lofty mountains in the Chenab basin. These paths are hikers delight as they provide some amazing excursion option to the close by locations such as Sanasar as well as Sundarani. With the upcoming aero sports this town has been attracting thousands of adventure sports freaks every year. There is no better time to visit this town, it is open to tourists all year around. The time to visits Patnitop actually depends on your interests, if you are all about adventure sports then winter it is, however, you wish to enjoy the peace and solitude then you must plan during summers or spring time. You must check the weather with your tour coordinator as to how many woolen clothes you need to carry.
What to see: Patnitop is a scenic beauty, however, it does hold some amazing attractions that are not to be missed.
1. Naag Temple: This temple is located on a hilltop and is said to be more than six hundred years old. This temple is the oldest and most well preserved shrine in the town. Large number of devotees flock this temple to offer prayers, however, the numbers increase manifold during the festivals. During the festivals huge fairs are organized as well.
2. Skiing: Patnitop is famous for the skiing opportunities available here. December, January and February are gala months for ski enthusiasts. If you are an amateur then you can even become a ski pro by taking lessons in Patnitop. The snow clad slopes in this town are slightly steep and less rocky which makes it all the more easy for beginners to practice with ease. Experienced skiers must visit Madhatop, which is at a distance of just five kilometers, to enjoy the thrill of skiing through steep valleys with lot of hurdles.
3. Paragliding: Aero sports such as paragliding have gained popularity in Patnitop in recent years. If you visit Patnitop then you must go parasailing, hot air ballooning as well as Para-gliding. The months of May, June, September and October have clear sky and are hence the best to enjoy aero sports.
How to reach Patnitop:
Air: The closes airport is at Jammu. From Jammu it takes about four hours to reach Patnitop by road.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi which is again in Jammu.
Road: Patnitop is well accessible by road from most of the cities of Jammu and Kashmir. You can even plan a trip to Patnitop from major cities in north India by car.
