Surrounded by the majestic, snow-clad mountains of the Pir Panjal range, lush greenery and colourful fields, Patnitop, in Jammu and Kashmir, makes for a lovely getaway. It sits atop a plateau in the Shivalik belt and remains shrouded by a thick canopy of green pines and dense woods. Cut by the pristine Chenab river, Patnitop has mesmerising natural charms that leave you awed. It has a number of verdant valleys and vast, empty fields that are now being dedicated to camps, making camping one of the most coveted activities here. Travellers looking to engage their adventurous side can go trekking and hiking as well.

There is a charming legend associated with Patnitop. It is believed that a pond existed amidst the lush green pastures of the area, and the princess of the ruling kingdom used to bathe in it every day. Thus, the pond that was called 'Patan da Talab', or the Pond of the Princess, greatly influenced the name of the place. The hill station is also home to three freshwater springs whose cold water is believed to harbour medicinal properties.

Lying on the outskirts of Patnitop are the towns of Kud and Batote. Kud is popular for patissa, also known as soan papdi, while Batote is known for its high-quality kidney beans, known as rajma in Hindi. Situated almost 112 km from Jammu and 47 km from Udhampur, the hill station of Patnitop falls in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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A visit to Nathatop

A visit to Nathatop

A short trek from Patnitop takes one to Natha Top, which remains...

Billo ki Powri or Engraved Stairs

Billo ki Powri or Engraved Stairs

More than 400 steps carved out of a rock face are called Billo ki...

Gaurikund

Gaurikund

A natural spring, Gaurikund is known for its sacred water that...

Naag Mandir

Naag Mandir

The 600-year-old Naag Mandir sits on top of a hill in Mantalai and is...

Patnitop

Patnitop

Surrounded by the majestic, snow-clad mountains of the Pir Panjal...

Pine Forest

Pine Forest

Patnitop is known for its exquisite pine forests that have several...

Sanasar

Sanasar

A conglomeration of two small villages named Sana and Sar, Sanasar,...

Sudh Mahadev Temple

Sudh Mahadev Temple

The temple is said to be about 2,800 year old and invites devotees...

Trekking at Shiv Garh

Trekking at Shiv Garh

Enjoy the company of lush wooded pine forests on a day's walk to Shiv...

dharamsala

dharamsala

A pristine green expanse ringed by the mist-shrouded Himalayas and a...

Pathankot

Pathankot

Lying at the foothills of Kangra and Dalhousie, the small and...

jammu and Kashmir

jammu and Kashmir

Nestled on the banks of the pristine Tapi river, the winter capital...

srinagar

srinagar

Picturesque and enchanting, Srinagar is cradled high in the lofty...