PATNITOP TRAVEL GUIDE

Located in the Udhampur District of Jammu, India, Patnitop is a beautiful hill station with scenic surroundings and picturesque locations. In the background, the Himalayan Range makes the view absolutely breathtaking. The perfect weather conditions make this place a popular destination for skiing, during the winter season, which attracts tourists from all around the country. Several national level skiing events and competitions are also organized here. The soothing weather adds to the mesmerizing beauty of this hill station throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit Patnitop

Although hot, summer season which lasts from April to July is also a good time to visit Patnitop. During this time, you can visit a number of tourist attractions. The place receives moderate rainfall during the latter part of July, which gives the town a pleasant vibe. Winter season in Patnitop lasts for four months from November to February. This is considered to be the best time to visit the place. The town experiences snowfall during this time of the year, making skiing possible and flooding the place with adventure enthusiasts.

Weather Of Patnitop

Unlike many hill stations, Patnitop has hot summers, with the day temperatures often rising to 40 ˚C. The evenings are pleasant. Summer season here, lasts from May to July, along with light showers for relief. Winters are chilly, accompanied with heavy snowfall and temperatures falling below -14 ˚C, at times. Patnitop is flooded with tourists during this time of the year since skiing becomes possible due to the accumulation of snow.

How to Reach Patnitop?

By Air : At a distance of 111 km from Patnitop is Satwari Airport, which is located in Jammu and is the nearest airport from this popular hill station.

By Rail : Patnitop does not have a railway station of its own. The nearest railway station from this hill station is Udhampur in Jammu, which is well-connected to almost all the major cities in the country, such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanyakumari, Jaipur, etc.

By Road : Patnitop is well-connected by bus services to all the nearby cities and towns, such as Udhampur (50 km), Jammu (112 km), Katra (80 km) and Srinagar (180 km). Various options of buses, Volvos, A/C sleepers and semi sleepers and non-A/C sleepers and non-sleepers are available from these cities to Patnitop.