Patnitop Jammu Kashmir
A beautiful hilly town nestled in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, Patnitop is India’s answer to the snowy slopes of the Alps.
One of Jammu & Kashmir’s most developed yet undiscovered tourist spots; Patnitop is the anglicized name of Patan da Talab. It derived this name from one of the lakes here which served as the bathing area for royalty.
Covered in several inches of snow during winter, Patnitop is one of the few sites in India to enjoy winter sports like skiing and snow trekking.
Bedecked in full alpine glory, Patnitop is one of the most beautiful places in J&K after Srinagar.
Map of Patnitop Kashmir India
How to get there
By Road: Located 112 kms from Jammu in Udhampur district, on can take a bus or a taxi to Patnitop from Jammu, Katra or Udhampur. Journey lasts for about three and half hours.
Best Time to visit
In summer: May-June
In Autumn: September-October
Nice Video on Patnitop Kashmir
Accommodation
Vardaan Resorts
Asia-The Oasis Resort
Hotel Green Top
Hotel Samsar
Hotel Jaikishan
Shopping
Being a relatively small town, several shopping avenues are not available in Patnitop. One would do better to leave shopping for major cities like Srinagar or Chandigarh. However, some beautiful traditional products may just catch your fancy. Most shops are local family-owned enterprises.
Food
It mainly consists of simple, local food that largely resembles the overall Kashmiri style of cooking with plenty of taste and flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Places of Interest in/around Patnitop
Naag Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple
Buddha Amarnath Temple
Bahu Fort & Temple
Although most places are at least a bus ride away from Patnitop, the hill station itself is made for relaxation and idling away time in the company of nature. Tourists are advised to enjoy nature’s beauty than spend several hours for a glimpse of few sites of little aesthetic or historic importances.
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2 Sep, 2008 