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Patnitop, a beautiful hill resort of the Kashmir valley, is
situated at a distance of 112 km from Jammu. Hovering above a
beautiful plateau and encircled by dense forests, it is located
at a height of 2024 m. Some of the main attractions of Patnitop,
Kashmir are delightful picnic spots, serene walks and
magnificent views of the mountains forming the backdrop of the
Chenab basin. Patnitop hill station wears a thick coat of white
snow in winters. A number of snow games like skiing add to the
charm of the hill resort in winters.
Patnitop counts amongst the best-developed tourist spots in the
Kashmir valley. The natural beauty, dense pine forests and
flourishing green landscape of this hill resort makes it a
popular tourist destination. Patnitop also boasts of three
freshwater springs, with ice-cold water and said to have
medicinal properties. A 9-hole golf course 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.
Explore Patnitop
Kud
Located 103 kms from Jammu, on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, this popular resort is situated at an altitude of 1738 mtrs.
Batote
125 Kms.from Jammu on the way to Patnitop, Situated at an altitude of 1560 metres on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, this resort straddles the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the Chenab gorge
Sanasar
Sanasar is 18kms from Patnitop (advised to carry Picnic lunch). Play Golf / have Pony or Joy ride in a Para Glider (only for age groups 15yrs to 45yrs and if weather permitting) - in Winters enjoy Snow Skiing at Patni Top / Natha Top.
Sudh Mahadev
This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 mtrs and about 120 kms from Jammu. Pilgrims visit the shrine on the full moon night of 'sawan' (July-August) to worship the 'Trishul' (trident) and a mace, which are said to have belonged to Bheem, one of the five legendary Pandava brothers. The Devak stream originates at Sudh Mahadev and disappears among the rocks a few kilometres downstream.
Gauri Kund
Some distance short of Sudh Mahadev is the legendary spring where the Goddess Parvati used to have bath before commencing her daily prayers at Sudh Mahadev. This spring came to be named after her as 'Gauri Kund'.
Mantalai
Situated a few kilometers further away from Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai is surrounded by lush deodar forests at an altitude of 2000 m. The place is associated with the legend of the marriage of Lord Shiva with the Goddess Parvati.
Mansar Lake
90 kms from Patnitop. A beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered hills. Boating facilities are available on the spot. Every year around Baisakhi, a food and crafts festival is organised here by J&K Tourism
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