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Introduction:
Patnitop is an ideal place for walks and picnics. Situated in
a Gulmarg-like meadow it has picnic spots around. The 6-hole
golf course is being expanded to 9-holes. Those with a less
adventurous spirit can indulge in pony rides along little known
trails, camping and walks. The daring can opt for Para gliding
and basic skiing, introduces in recent years. Sudh Mahadev is
another sacred spot situated close to Patnitop.
Patnitop, which lies at a distance of 112 kilometers from Jammu.
This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at
an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway
passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers
beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views
of the mountainscape of the Chenab basin. During winters Patnitop
is completed snow covered. There are several picnic spots in
Patnitop, as pine forests on all sides surround it. This area
is perfect for nature walks. Tours and travel to Patnitop usually
involves a lot of picnicking. It is the best-developed tourist
spot of Jammu and is second to none in its natural charm, climate,
pine forests and lush green cover. The occupancy of the huts
and Dak Banglow is full in summer months. There is ambitious
plan of Patnitop Development Authority to develop Patnitop,
Kud, Sud-Mahadev, Mantalai circuit. The costruction work of
Mall Road at Kud is also proposed to be taken up.
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