Jhajjar Kotli

Patnitop, the serene hill station is a winter gateway for nature lovers. It is 112 kms from Jammu and thousands of visitors reach here to enjoy the picturesque beauty of nature. During winter, the resort is usually covered with a thick mantle of snow which provides opportunities for adventurous people who love doing skiing, trekking, paragliding etc. The nearby places of PatniTop are also main attraction for nature lovers. During the time of summer many visitors reach Jhajjar Kotli which is a very famous picnic spot.

Jhajjar Kotli is basically a tourist complex situated on the banks of Jujjar rivulet. Jhajjar Kotli is located on the National Highway leading towards the Srinagar, the summer capital of the state. The refreshing and crystal clear water is the main attraction of this place. If you desire to see the extreme natural beauty then you must visit this place once.

This place is maintained by the JKTDC. To aid the tourists there is a magnificent tourist bungalow in Jhajjar Kotli maintained by the department of tourism. It’s a deluxe tourist bungalow with modern facilities. The rooms are well maintained and well decor. You can also take the advantage of cafeteria, a bar and a restaurant here. The facilities and services provided by this bungalow gives the true feeling of relaxation and makes tourist feel like home even away from home. For Rs 250 you can book the double bedrooms and for the deluxe ones it will cost you around 300 per day. Veg and non veg Indian cusines are being served in restaurants. Even bar of the Jhajjar Kotli complex is very well stocked.

If you want a relaxing break from your cumbersome work then you must visit this famous picnic spot. This place will give you calm and tranquility with a good scope to serenely enjoy the nature’s company.

During the month of summer Jhajjar Kotli tourist complex receives a large number of tourist and visitors. You can reach here by bus or by hiring a taxi from Patnitop. The distance between Jammu and Jhajjar Kotli is only 35 kms.