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Patnitop

''Patnitop, situated near Vaishno Devi Temple, is a busy hill station and a good place to enjoy the nature, which is always in its full bloom. With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m.
Patnitop offers pretty picnic spots, tranquil walks and breathtaking views of the mountainscape of the Chenab river. In winter, the resort is generally covered with a thick mantle of snow, thus providing opportunities for various snow games including skiing. ''

Relatively unknown, compared to the other tourist spots in the state Patnitop is no less beautiful or serene. If one is planning to travel for a calm and quite holiday tours then this place is hard to beat.

With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The meadow is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines. Tracks lead to pockets where time stands still and calm prevails.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Although Patnitop is an 'anytime' place, the best time for a visit are summer, during May-June, and autumn, September-October.

PLACES AROUND PATNITOP

The Naag (cobra) temple - The pride of Patnitop is its 600-year-old Naag (cobra) temple. Though small in size, it reflects the faith and reverence shared by millions of Indians all over.

Sudh Mahadev - Sudh Mahadev is an important pilgrimage in the area. Sudh Mahadev is well known for its archaeological importance as a charming natural site.

Vaishno Devi - It is located 61 km north of Jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In the cave there are images of three deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.

Bahu Fort Temple - Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi,this is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city of Jammu.

Buddha Amarnath Temple - This is a unique Shiva Temple which is located on the foothill and not on the hilltop and secondly the Shivlinga of white stone is not self-made.

Mubarak Mandi Palace - The architecture of this palace is blend of Rajasthani,Mughal and even Baroque European influences. The most stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal.

Raghunath Temple - Situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple, dedicated to Lord Rama is outstanding and unique in Northern India.