Patnitop, one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country, is located about 100 km from Jammu and is known for its scenic spots and adventure sports. The original name of the hill station was Patan da talab, meaning “pond of the princess”. Here are a few things you should definitely do when visiting Patnitop
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The Naag Temple– this 600-year-old temple in Patnitop is dedicated to snakes. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country visit this wooden temple, especially during the festival of Naag panchami. The temple is a feast for the eyes as it is nestled in lush green surroundings and mountains. Sanasar – another hill station in Jammu. The twin villages of Sana and Sar are located 20 km from Patnitop and are named after the lakes of the same names. The place offers tourists not only peace and serenity but also adventure activities like paragliding and camping.
Nathatop– about 14 km from Patnitop and 8 km from Shanty Ridge, Nathatop is an ideal place for nature and adventure lovers. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is popular among tourists for sports like paragliding and skiing Gaurikund- a natural spring located just 3 km from Sudh Mahadev Temple. It is believed that Goddess Parvati took a dip in this spring. An easy walk of about 2 km leads to this kund. Thousands of religious devotees come to Gaurikund every year in June to participate in a festival where Shiva and Parvati are worshipped in the form of Uma and Shankar.
Things to see in Patnitop
Sudh mahadev mandir- This Lord Shiva temple was built about 2800 years ago on the spot where a Shiva devotee was accidentally killed by a trishul. The trishul is made up of 3 parts and is believed to be from Lord Shiva himself. Thousands of Shiva devotees visit the temple every year.
Mantalai- known as the birthplace of Goddess Parvati, this place is located 17 km from Patnitop and is surrounded by a deodar forest. Mantamalai is home to another ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
Mansar Lake- Mansar Lake, located about 80 km from Patnitop, is an extremely important part of Hindu mythology. It is believed that this lake is sacred and pious and that a dip in it will absolve you of all your sins. There is also a nature reserve in the area, which is home to diverse flora and fauna.
White water rafting : If you are adventurous, this is the place for you! White water rafting in Katra offers you the excitement and adventure you have been craving for. The water sports activities are very well controlled and interesting. One can also visit this place for its scenic beauty. Rafting on the sparkling water is another exciting experience that one can have. With its best rafting routes, this is one of the best rafting places in the world. The length goes up to 15 km
Picnic in Sulla Park : This is a typical park thing. This park is very well maintained. Though the park is small, there are many different kinds of flora and fauna here. A small Shiv Kund is also located at this place. So you can take a break and go there to worship the Lord. The best time to visit this alluring place is from October to April. If you are planning to spend some quality time with your family, this is the place you have been looking for. Located on the banks of the Anji River, this place is very picturesque and you would love to take some photos together with your friends or family.
Paragliding at Patnitop : Patnitop is famous for its gastronomy, picturesque and natural views, and paragliding. It is extremely unlikely that you will leave town without giving paragliding a try. There are offices for this movement in Sanasar, which is about 19 kilometres from Patnitop.
There is nothing like feeling the breeze in your hair and seeing the dynamic perspectives of the slopes as you soar in the sky. Jump on one of the paragliders and get acquainted with the winged creatures flying in the sky nearby. If you are a nature lover, this is a special reward as you get a chance to observe the dreamlike gifts of nature like green coniferous trees and snow-capped mountains. So get ready to experience something truly extraordinary.
