Patnitop or Patni Top is a hill station in Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Located on the Jammu Srinagar it is the only hill station in the Jammu region, 112 km from Jammu city on the way from Udhampur to Srinagar. The origin of the name PatniTop is a distortion of the original name of “Patan Da Talab” meaning “Pond of the Princess”. In olden times a pond existed in the meadows and the king’s princess often used to have her bath there. Surrounded by beautiful meadows, pine fir trees, and panoramic views of the Shivalik mountains,
Patnitop is a beautiful tourist location, situated on a plateau in the Shivalik mountain range of the Himalayas, Patnitop is a tourist destination at an altitude of 2,024 m. A small hill station compared to other hill stations in the state, there are several things to do here including paragliding, skiing. There are several places worth visiting in and around Patnitop including Nathatop, Naag Mandir, Billoo ki Powri, and Kud Park.
The biggest #tourist attraction is heavy snowfall in winters. Easily accessed from Jammu through the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in India at 9.2 km. It starts from #Chenani south of Patnitop to #Nashri north of Patnitop, Another major attraction for tourists is the #ropeway. other places worth visiting are Shiva Garh, Bilo ki Powri, Baglihar dam, Madha Top, Sudh Mahadev temple, Naag Mandir, and Sanasar Lake.
tourist can do a lot of bargain shopping for Kashmiri handicraft, woolen, pottery and more at Patni top. During summer season adventure seekers can try out a range of trekking options as well as camping. The Sundrani- Jungal Gali-Nagarkot-Sanasar route in the Jangal Gali area is considered the best trek. There are Trekking equipment hire shops of tourism department at Jammu and Kud. Adventure seekers can try out parasailing and hot air ballooning also.
The hill station is famed for three freshwater springs known for their ice-cold water and medicinal properties. A haven for outdoor pursuits, Patnitop is ideal for a weekend visit. There are numerous hotels, resorts that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. Restaurants serve a variety of Dogra and Kashmiri cuisine at reasonable prices, especially the sweet dish, ‘Patisa,’ which is a must-try for every tourist. Patnitop is a perfect place to experience nature at its picturesque best and widest.
