Patnitop Tourism

"Photographer's paradise" Patnitop Tourism With endless meadows and panoramic views of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, Patnitop is a perfect place to experience nature at its picturesque best and widest. Along with the widespread abundance in sceneries, the area is accessorized with activities like skiing and trekking as well as water springs, all together making it a popular tourist destination. Sanasar, located 17 kms away is also popular for a paragliding base, golf courses along with extended sightseeing options. These together, are sure to give one the most splendid and grand views and make the experience all the more enjoyable with a host of adventure activities. Download Patnitop PDF Guide > What's Great? A peaceful tourist hotspot with picturesque surroundings, almost 112 km away from Jammu. Home to beautiful meadows and forests. Breathtaking views of the Chenab basin and the Pir Panjal range. What's not so Great? No direct connectivity. Travellers planning to visit the town via airways or railways have to get down at Jammu airport and then take a bus or a direct taxi to the city. For Whom Sparsely populated, Patnitop is a great place for people looking to relax. It is also a good starting place for amateur trekkers and skiers.

Plethora of Adventure activities Patnitop is a hotbed of many adventure sports. It offers an entire range of stress busting adventure activities like paragliding, trekking, skiing etc. Nathatop is one of the major tourist attractions, located approximately 14 km away from Patnitop. Tourists can enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks and also experience many adventure sports including paragliding and trekking. It can be reached by taking a bus or a taxi. Shiva Garh is situated around 11 kilometres away from Patnitop, at an altitude of almost 3500 meters. It makes for a short but an exhilarating trek experience. Patnitop makes for a good starting place for many short treks into the nearby mountains. An excursion to Patnitop is incomplete without paragliding and basic skiing, introduced in the recent years.

Itinerary Day1:Reach Patnitop by morning. Check into your hotel and relax for a while. Have breakfast and head towards the Naag temple. You may hire a pony to take a trip through the Pine trees and take a camera along for memorable photography. Visit the main market and lunch at famous eateries. Then visit the Sudh Mahadev temple and Gauri Kund, which are situated in close proximity. Day2:Head off to Nathatop by a taxi or a bus for paragliding and trekking. In the evening, visit the Sanasar lake for a peaceful picnic experience. While returning from Sanasar, visit Billoo ki Powri. The trek experience at Shiv Garh can be avoided.

Restaurants and Local Food in Patnitop At Patnitop, other than a number of restaurants, there are several road side eateries selling excellent food at a throw away price. Also, though popular Indian cuisine is available and widespread one can also find a number of places having Chinese on their menus.Tea & snacks are available at Nathatop. Do trychocolate Barfi, Sund Panjeeri, Rajma with Rice, Kalaadiwhich is a type of processed cheese, Pickles (typical of Jammu are made ofKasrod, Girgle, Mango with Saunf, Zimikand,Tyaoo, Seyoo and Potatoes),Khatta Meat(Mutton cooked with Pomegranate or line juice). There is a also a small liquor shop in the area. View 2 Restaurants in Patnitop >>

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Patnitop Although Patnitop is an 'anytime' place, the best time to visit Patnitop would be in summers during May-June and in autumn (September-October). December to March is the best time to experience the scenic beauty of the snow capped mountains and enjoy leisure activities like skiing. Weather in Patnitop Loading... Patnitop in Winter (November-March) Winters are generally cold in Patnitop with the temperature at times falling below 0 degree celsius. It starts snowing around December end and keeps happening at frequent intervals till March. This is the ideal time to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the place and various adventure activities. Weather does not generally hamper the transport facility. Patnitop in Summer (May-June) Summers are pleasant with an average temperature of around 18 degrees celsius. One can enjoy a number of attractive tourist places during summer including paragliding and trekking. Patnitop in Monsoon (July-September) Monsoons in Patnitop are generally not very harsh. The weather is pleasant. However, adventure activities can not be enjoyed to the fullest during monsoon in Patnitop. Monthly Weather in Patnitop Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 5 17 February 8 23 March 10 27 April 16 35 May 20 38 June 21 38 July 24 34 August 23 33 September 21 34 October 15 32 November 9 26 December 6 22

Events in Patnitop Nag Panchami Festival, Naag Mandir 15th August More than 600 years old, this temple is nestled amidst lush greenery and snow clad mountain ranges. During the Naag Panchami Festival, pilgrims come from near and far to worship at the temple.