Patni Top or
Patnitop is the peak tourist destination of India located in Udhampur
region of Jammu and Kashmir State. NH 44 is directly connected to
Patnitop from various cities of India. Srinagar is just 112 km away
from Patnitop. River Chenab is flowing close from the town. Altitude
of Patnitop is 2,024 meter popular for trekking, aero sports and
skiing events. Because of peak spot winter is always chilled, though
best time to visit here is between May to June. Autumn starts in
September and winter in December.
It is one of the
best Indian tourist places and no less beautiful than any abroad
destination. The charming plateau is covered with dense woods forest
and lush Pines greenery.
Period to reach Patnitop
Although this
tourism spot is 'anytime' location, but best time are summer and
autumn. However, if you want to enjoy snow or participate in winter
events then reach between December to March.
Adventure Sport
Trekking;
The high altitude
and pleasant walks are few demanding event of this place. It is the
hill station to start short or longer treks and surrounding areas is
covered with peaks as well. One-day walk towards Shiva Garh is
amazing that is just 11 km from Patni top at altitude of 3,500 m.
Places To Visit In
Patnitop
Nathatop:
We will not consider
this as top spot to visit, but yes it is one of the amazing
destinations of town famous for Snow peaks located at 13 Km distance
towards Sanasar. Actual heavy snow and clad peaks are speciality of
Nathatop. Here you can experience the environs of State Kashmir close
to Jammu. You can hire cab from Patnitop to Natha Top and other
nearby tourist spots.
Naga Mandir:
Next place of
Patnitop is Naga temple at 2 km distance from city center. It is
placed on 2 place of favorite tourist destinations. The Naga means
Cobra and Mandir is temple that means it is the temple of snake which
is older than 600 years. Nag Panchami is the main festival and
hundreds of devotees of Lord Shiva visit the temple at such period.
Kud Park:
Only 4 km from Patnitop placed in 3rd place of best attraction of
town. This park is popular for greenery and different variety of
flowers. It is top picnic spot also famous for 'Patisa', the sweet
item.
Skiing:
Snow covered mountains at winter are allowing visitors for many
events and skiing is one of them. Plenty of centers are conducting
skiing courses in winter at Patnitop. White sheet spread everywhere
is the comment of experts for Patnitop in chilled season. It is the
ideal spot for skiing sepcially for those who have no prior
experience.
Madhatop:
Patnitop itself is
favorite Indian tourist place, but the best part is you are getting
many other spots nearby to enjoy your vacations. Madhatop is another
location at 10 km distance from city center placed on 5th
position to visit. The altitude of Madhatop is 2,024 m almost similar
to Patnitop easily accessible through road. You can enjoy 5 km steak
trek from Patnitop to Madhatop. Book the spot for honeymoon couple as
it is famous pristine compared as cheap and best destination.
Sudh Mahadev Temple:
One more important
spot at 7 km distance placed on 6th position for
attraction in Patnitop. This temple is nearly 80 years old built
because of devotee killed accidentally by his trishul.
Few more interesting
places of Patnitop listed as Shiva Ghar, Billoo Ki Powri, Nature
Walks, Sanasar lake, Baglihar Dam, Sudh Mahadev, etc. Reach this popular Indian tourist place and enjoy your holidays.
How to reach Patnitop?
By Road: State
transport is available for Patnitop from Jammu, Katra, Udhampur and
many other cities. You can hire taxi from Jammu to reach spot, though
it will take 3 ½ hour to reach the spot.
Jammu Tavi is the
biggest railway station and properly linked with major cities of
India. Satwai airport is a domestic air hub linked with many cities
of India. Jammu airport is available as well also known as Jammu
Civil Enclave.