Patnitop’s weather remains cool even during peak summer days. Patnitop unveils awe-inspiring views of pine forests, extensive meadows, verdant landscapes with Nearby tourist places like Sanasar, Sudh Mahadev, Gauri Kund, Kud, Batote, Nag Tample, Mantalai, Madhatop, Mansar Lake. Patnitop is popular adventure sports and activities such as paragliding, golfing, skiing and trekking, etc. The Holy […]

The locals often suggest tourists to visit this temple and they affirm that all their wishes are almost granted from the serpent God. The locals point to the millions of red ribbons tied in the temple premises showing their faith. Whose wishes are fulfilled often returns back and conducts a langar. Photography is not allowed […]

Angling, Trout fishing in Lidder River. (License is required for fishing) Get license from Director of Fisheries Srinagar or contact Tourist Reception Center. Golfing in 18 hole golf course of Pahalgam Golf Club. Pony Ride in Baisaran, Chandanwari, Aru Valley. Trekking to Kolahoi glacier, Tarsar Lake, Marsar Lake, Tulian Lake, Chandanwari, and Sheshnag. Camping in […]

Nestled amidst the lush wooded forest, Mansar is a beautiful lake located at a distance of 90 km from Patnitop. In Mansar Lake, J&K tourism organizes a food and craft festival during the festival of Baisakhi every year.

An ancient temple of Lord Shiva, also known as Aparneswar is located near Mantalai Lake, which itself is 19 km from Patnitop. This is the place where mother Parvati was born and got married to Lord Shiva. The main shrine is very small and having an idol of Parvati as kanya. Another set of idols […]

With an average elevation of over 2,000 meters, Batote is the tourist destination of choice for tourists. Famous for its beauty and weather travelers throng this place in summers too. Some noteworthy places to visit in Batote are Baghu Nallah, Tringla, Boon Badi among others. The place Baghu Nallah is frequented often due to the […]

Kud is just 5 kms before Patnitop when driving from Udhampur, and is more than just a stopover. Kud boasts of having shops selling the best Patisa (a lovely Indian dessert also called Sohan Papdi/Soan Papdi). It is kind of a utility stopover with ample parking space and lots of shops like chemists, tea shops, […]

A leisurely 5 km trek from Patnitop lands you at Madhatop. Standing tall at an altitude of 2,024 meters, it is also accessible by road. Thanks to its pristine beauty, it is a great getaway destination for trekkers, honeymooners, winter sport enthusiasts and almost everyone arriving here for leisure. The silver mountains, salubrious climate and […]

Temple of Sudh Mahadev is believed to be 2800 years old and this ancient temple houses a natural black marble lingam, Trishul (trident) of Lord Shiva and a mace (Gada) of Bheema, one of the five legendary Pandava brothers. This holy temple of Lord Shiva is located in Chanhani, a town near Patnitop at an […]

Gauri Kund is a natural spring, which has background of Hindu mythology. It is located near Sudh Mahadev (3 km), Mantalai and Patnitop in Jammu. According to legend, Goddess Parvati used to take bath in this spring just before she performed worship to Lord Shiva in Sudh Mahadev. To reach Gauri Kund, one has to […]