Patnitop

Enveloped between the snow draped mountains and fragrant pine forests is the beautiful holiday resort of Patnitop. This serene hill station offers breathtaking views of the lush green meadows, glistening glaciers and gurgling Chenab River. Patnitop has been developed as a major adventure sports destination by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism thus offering numerous adventure activities like camping, trekking, skiing and para gliding.

Places of Interest

Naag Temple
This 600 years old Naag temple is one of the significant holy sites of Patnitop. Surrounded by misty mountains, Naag temple is visited by hordes of Hindu devotes during Naag Panchami festival.

Trekking
The picturesque landscapes and the deep forests of Patnitop offer amazing trekking and camping option to adventure enthusiasts. Trekking is most enjoyable during summers. The most popular trekking route of Patnitop is the Sundari- Jungal Gali- Jasarkote-Sanasar route in Jangal Gali area. This route offers three exhilarating treks. Enjoy a relaxing promenade in the lush green meadows of Patnitop.

Accommodation in Patnitop
There are large number of hotels and lodges in Patnitop that suit the all budget travelers. Hotels and huts owned by KTDC offer comfortable accommodation with all modern amenities at an affordable price.

Best Time to Visit :May to June, September to October

How to Reach Patnitop

By Air
Jammu is the nearest airport from Patnitop that connects to Delhi and all major cities of India. Patnitop is 110 kms from Jammu.

Flights to Patnitop
Air Deccan, Go Air, Spice Jet, Jet Airways and Indian Airlines fly regularly to Jammu from Delhi.

By Rail
Jammu Tawi is the closest railhead, which serves the both Jammu and Kashmir state. Several passenger and express trains connect Jammu to all other key destinations in India.

By Road
Jammu can easily reached by the National highway 1A that connects Jammu from Punjab and to the rest of the state. The state transport corporation runs several buses to Jammu from all major cities of North India. You can board local buses or hire taxis to Patnitop from the Jammu bus stand, which is just half a kilometer from the Jammu Tawi railway station.