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Hotel
Greentop is located at Patnitop (Jammu
and Kashmir, India). Patnitop is a hill station at 112 kms
from Jammu about 60 kms ahead of Katra (Base for famous shrine
of Vaishnodevi).
Patnitop
is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m,
across which the Jammu-Srinagar highway passes. Enveloped by
thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers beautiful picnic
spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the valley of
the Chenab basin and the Pir Panjal range beyond. In winter
(mid Dec. to mid Feb.), the resort is generally covered with
snow, thus providing opportunities for arious winter sports
including amateur skiing and in summer it has good pleasant
weather and offering spectacular himalayan views.
Enroute
to Patnitop, Kud is a good stopover offering good himalayan
views. Other Sightseeing options around Patnitop are:
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Sanasar
: Further ahead, at a distance of about 19 Kms from
Patnitop, is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite
resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by
gigantic conifers.
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Sudh
Mahadev : This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at
an altitude of 1225 m, about 120 kms from Jammu.
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Gauri
Kund : Some distance short of Sudh Mahadev is the
legendary spring.
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Mantalai
: Situated a few kilometers further away from Sudh Mahadev,
Mantalai is surrounded by lush deodar forests at an
altitude of 2000 m.
Activities
at Patnitop
Ski
courses are conducted at Patnitop during the winter months
every year. The gently graded ski slopes of Patnitop are
suitable enough for beginners. Madha Top (5-6 kms from
Patnitop on the Sanasar Road) has good possibilities for all
levels of skiing. After the newly planned ski lift becomes
operational, Madha Top will offer skiing options for both
trained skiers as well as beginners.
Patnitop
is covered as a part of a Itinerary
covering Jammu and Vaishnodevi.
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