This is a beautiful hill station in the state Jammu and Kashmir at an attitude of 2,024 m above sea level. This place is surrounded by dense woods, lush greenery of Pines and ice-cold freshwater springs in the area. Pony rides, Para gliding and basic skiing are some adventurous sports liked by tourists here.

Main Attractions of Patnitop

Jammu : This state is famous for temple. Beside this you will find palaces,forests, forts and powerful Ziarats(Shrines).

Vaishno Devi : This holy cave shrine is nestled in a beautiful recess of the Trikuta Mountain that forms a part of the lower Himalayas. It is located 61 Km north of Jammu at height of 5,200 feet above sea level.

Bahu Fort & Temple : This is situated on a rock face on the bank of the river Tawi.It was originally created by Raju Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. The existing Fort was more recently improved and built by Dogra rulers.

Buddha Amarnath Temple : This unique Shiva Temple located on the foothill and not on the hilltop and this Shivlinga is not self made.

Kishtwar : This is sited on a plateau above the Chenab River and below the Nagin Sheer glacier. It is popular for the fine saffron grown in the area and for the many waterfalls close by.

Mubarak Mandi Palace : This oldest building dates back 1824. Here the architecture is blend of Mughal, Rajasthani and even Baroque Europena influences.

General Information

Altitude : 2,024m.
Best Time : May-June, and September-October. December to March.
Location : 110-km from J&K.