Sanasar

129 Kms from Jammu and only 19 Kms from patnitop is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers.

A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf course. There are several walks in the surrounding hills. The resort itself is ideal for paragliding, which is being promoted by the Tourism Department.

Equipment can be hired from the tourist office in Jammu city. May to June and September to October are suitable months for paragliding in Sanasar. Tourists with own vehicle can go on to Sanasar from Patnitop and return by the evening.

Nathatop

Nathatop is one of the most popular attraction in Udhampur District. Nathatop offers a great view of snow coated hills specially during winters.Beautiful hillock of Nathatop, at an altitude of 7000 ft(as per locals), is situated on Patnitop-Sanasar Road. Sanasar is often referred to as the hub for adventure sports and outdoor activities in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

En Route to Sanasar is Nathatop, which commands a stunning scenic view of the mighty Kishtwar Ranges of the Himalayas as well as the lower level of the Shivalik range.

Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah is a small valley-town in Doda, J&K. Bhaderwah valley is predominantly a mountainous torrid town situated 80 km from Batote.

The festive mood in the district begins with the melting of snow in April and the sprouting of greenery all round. Kailash Yatra is another famous pilgrimage of the area which is considered an important Hindu pilgrimage.

Bhaderwah offers to the tourist a variety of beautiful landscape, colourful local fairs, important festival mood and pleasant summer temperature ranges from 18 degrees to 32 degrees. Popularly called Chhota-Kashmir, has bewitching natural beauty which enthrills any visitor.

Patnitop

Patnitop is the most popular tourist spot of Jammu region. Located 112 kms 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.

It has lush green meadow and pine trees which resembles with Gulmarg. Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountains cape of the Chenab basin. In winter, it is covered with a white carpet of snow and its slopes have been successfully experimented for skiing.

Skiing courses are conducted at Patnitop in the months of January and February. During winter months there are introductory courses for tourists / beginners at gentle gradient slopes of Patnitop. At Madhatop (5/6 Kms from Patnitop on Sanasar Road) excellent possibilities for all kind of skiing exist. Skiing equipments and wooden sledges are available on hire at Patnitop and Sanasar. For beginners Instructors are also available. Accommodation is also available at Patnitop Hotels.