Patnitop

Patnitop is a hill station in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir, located on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Batote at an elevation of about 2,024 metres. Surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests overlooking the Chenab basin and Pir Panjal range, it was developed as a hill resort with meadows, viewpoints and adventure facilities. It is known for its pleasant climate, snow in winter and year-round sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Visitors can expect a forested hill resort with pine-covered slopes, open meadows and viewpoints offering views of the Pir Panjal and Chenab valley. The area includes landscaped parks, walking trails, viewpoints such as Nathatop, and open spaces for picnics and photography. In season, paragliding, trekking, nature walks and winter skiing and snow activities are available. Accommodation, restaurants and small markets are clustered along the highway and around the main meadow area.

Patnitop developed as a hill resort during the mid-20th century; the name is locally associated with 'Patan Da Talab' (pond of the princess) referring to a historic pond that once existed in the meadow area