About Patnitop

Hill stations are the place where you can lighten up, set you mind open, unwind your worries and put yourself into the lap of Mother Nature. Due to its geographical location and lovely climate Northern India has a plenty of hill stations. Patnitop hill station is one of them. The Patnitop is situated in the heaven. Do not get confused about the actual physical location of Patnitop because it is situated in the Jammu and Kashmir which is called as �Heaven of the Earth�. There is a story behind this synonym as when the emperor Shahjahan came here with his wife Mumtaz then he said these words �if there is a heaven in the earth anywhere, then it is here, here and only here�.

Patnitop is situated at the height of 2024 meters above sea level and just 110 kilometers away from the Jammu and Kashmir. Patnitop is a lovely hill station with full of lush green landscapes and surrounded by dense forest. One can visit here by themselves but hard to go from here by leaving all the surroundings. Patnitop�s geographical location fascinates visitor by its scenery and picturesque view. There are lots of Patnitop hill stations all around in Patnitop. Some of the Patnitop hill stations are Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, Due to climate and weather Patnitop is one of the favourite destinations of tourists. Patnitop hill stations are getting developed by the trekking and all these kind of winter and adventurous sports point of view. There are three, gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the Patnitop hill stations area, which are said to have medicinal properties. If you want some starting points in the nearby mountains for short or long treks then Patnitop hill stations are the best.

Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji

The Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji is a holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi situated in the amazing niche of the Trikuta Mountains lying in the lower part of Himalaya. You can find a way about 61 kilometers away from northern side of Jammu lying at height of 5200 feets above in the J & K. the statues of goddess Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati are established inside the cave there. A must visit place and one of the Patnitop hill stations.

Bahu Fort

You can find at the left bank of the river Tawi, the temple named as Bahu Fort. Most probably this is one of the oldest fort and structure in the state of Jammu. Among Patnitop hill stations Bahu Fort contains a significant position. This fort is constructed over 3000 yrs. ago by Raja Bahulochan. But now the existing fort is maintained and managed by Dogra rulers.

Buddha Amarnath Temple

The Amarnath temple contains a significant value in Hindu mythology. Amazingly it is true when you visit this place which is located on the football and second most important thing about Amarnath Temple is the Shivlinga of white stone which is not self-made.

Raghunath Temple

You can find a lots of temples in Jammu among them Raghunath Temple encloses an important place. The Raghunath Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and one of the outstanding and unique temples in Northern India.

Best Time to Visit Patnitop Hill Stations

Patnitop hill station is anytime visit place where as the best time to visit Patnitop hill stations is in summers that is during May and June as well as in the autumns during September to October. If you are seeking for snowboard joys, then you should come here during December to March.