This famous hill resort Patnitop is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres.It is easily the most well maintained tourist destination around Jammu and is unparalleled in its natural charm, climate, pine forests and lush green cover. Surrounded by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop has beautiful picnic spots, leisurely walks and breathtaking views of the mountainscape of the Chenab river. In winter, the resort provides for various snow games, including skiing.

Patnitop also boasts of three freshwater springs, with ice-cold water and said to have medicinal properties. A 6-hole golf course (now being expanded to 9-holes) lures tourists to Patnitop in summers. You can also take an excursion to Sudh Mahadev, a holy place near Patnitop. There are many activities to undertake while on a tour of Patnitop, Kashmir. For the adventure lovers, there are amazing trekking options near Patnitop.

Tourist Attractions around Patnitop

Skiing
Skiing courses are conducted at Patnitop in the months of January and February. During the winter months, there are introductory courses for tourists/beginners at the gentle gradient slopes of Patnitop. At Madhatop (5 km from Patnitop on Sanasar Road) excellent possibilities for all kind of skiing exist.

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 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In the cave there are images of three deities viz. the Mahakali.

Sudh Mahadev
Sudh Mahadev is well known for its archaeological importance, as a great 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.

Bahu Fort & 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.

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.

The Naag Temple
The pride of Patnitop is its 600-year-old Naag (cobra) temple. Though small in size, it reflects the faith and reverence shared by millions of Indians all over. The evenings in Patnitop are quite cold. The mountains are covered by fog and visibility can drop to a mere 10 feet.

Best Time To Visit Patnitop: May To June

How To Reach Patnitop?

By Air : The state has three major civil airports at Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh.
By Rail : Jammu Tawi is the main railhead of Jammu & Kashmir. It is connected to most of the important towns and cities of the country.
By Road : One can easily reach Jammu by the National Highway 1A that goes from Punjab and runs through this city, connecting it to the rest of the state, including the capital Srinagar.