If you are curious to visit a blindingly green landscape where you will not crib for imperfections in life, then Patnitop will be your ideal pick. Located atop a hillock, Patnitop is one of the less explored hill stations of North India.

Unlike the other popular destinations like Shimla, Manali, McLeodganj which are thronged by tourists, Patnitop is delightfully embraced by lush green meadows and huge grasslands along with few cafes and dhabas.

Walking with your friends or family on the long stretches of cobblestone paths with tall pine and deodhar trees above your head will be one of the perfect times to solace. Here are some of the prominent attractions of Patnitop which deserve a visit during your tour to Kashmir.

Paragliding@Patnitop : Become all excited and thrilled with your paragliding activity in Patnitop. The point from where the actual paragliding starts can be reached by climbing 400 plus rock carved steps, which will be the snippet of adventures you tend to go through.

The joyride at an altitude of more than 2000 meters above the sea level is something fabulous and you can fell adrenaline rushing down your spine. This ride lasts for a maximum of 15 minutes, the thrilling moments are recorded and the video is shared to you as well.

Naag Temple : Get fascinated by the lush green, ultimately tranquil ambience while visiting Naag temple dedicated to Cobra, worshipped as God mainly by devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple has not followed any regular patterns like other conventional temples, made mostly of wood and is located inside a dense lush green region. During festival days, hundreds of devotees throng the temple to attend special poojas and rituals

Billoo Ki Powri : If you want to witness the gorgeous beauty of Patnitop, that too, in an aerial view, be ready to climb the 270 plus steps carved out of mountain , a location slightly away from Patnitop. You can find yourself at a point called Dawariyai after climbing al the steps, from where tourists start enjoying their paragliding activities. The origin of these stairs are unknown, but historians record that King of Chenani constructed these steps for an easy access to Dawariyai from Patnitop. It is a matchless experience to witness the beauty of Patnitop from the top point.

Kud Park : While travelling from Jammu to Patnitop, a beautiful location called Kud deserves a halt for its beautiful landscapes and a park. An ideal spot for picnic with friends or family, Kud Park is seen with unspoiled beauty of nature. More than the park, Kud is popular among the tourists and local residents for a sweet dish called “Patisa” also known as Soan Papdi, an Indian sweet variety made of milk products. Have few hours from your schedule while touring in Kashmir and give a try to the delicious Patisa when you explore Kud Park with your loved ones.

Shopping at Patnitop : Don’t feel so monotonous as this section is entirely on nature and its beauty in Patnitop. The destination is equally popular for number of shopping options and can even be acclaimed as Haven for shopping freaks. Youngsters can choose from variety of trendy clothes and fashion jewellery, while those spiritually inclined can look for antique items sold near Naag temple. Dry fruits, dogra jewellery and handicrafts of Kashmir are some of the widely sold items and it is a real challenge to choose from the colorful Pashmina shawls, an identity of Kashmir.

Don’t miss the mysty evenings, lush green meadows, tall pine trees, mountain cold and most importantly the perfect U shaped curves in roads leading to Patnitop!