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Patnitop 112 kms. :
This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu- Srinagar highway passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountainscape of the Chenab basin. In winter, the resort is generally covered with a thick mantle of snow thus providing opportunities for various snow games including skiing. For accommodation, there are a large number of huts and Tourist Bungalows, all managed by J&K TDC. Several private hotels also provide rooms to suit every pocket and preference.


Katra 50kms. :
This small town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta hills. The shrine is approachable on foot along a 12 kms. Long well laid foot-path. Every year, nearly 4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji. Accommodations available in Tourist Bungalows, Yatrika and number of private hotels, besides pilgrims 'sarais'.

Mansar Lake 60kms. :
A beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered hills. Boating facilities are available on the spot. Every year around Baisakhi, a food and crafts festival is organised here by J&K Tourism.

Kud 106kms. :
This popular resort is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, at an altitude of 1738 metres. Accommodations available at the Tourist Bungalows of the J &K TDC as well as at several private hotels.
Batote 125 kms. :
Situated at an altitude of 1560 metres on the Jammu-Srinagar natioinal highway, this resort straddles the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the Chenab gorge.

Sudh Mahadev :
This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 mtrs, about 120kms from Jammu. The shrine is visited by pilgrims on the full moon night of 'Sawan' (July - August) to worship the "Trishul" (trident) and a mace which is said to belong to Lord Shiva. The Devak stream originates at Sudh Mahadev and disappears among the rocks a few kilometres down stream.

Surinsar Lake. 42 kms. :
It is a picturesque spot with a lake surrounded by wooded hills.

Shiv Khori 100kms. :
This holy cave, nearly a kilometre long with a 4 feet high naturally formed Shivlinjg, is considered second only to the shrine of Vaishnodeviji. A major festival is held here on Shivratri day.

Sanasar 119 kms. :
From Jammu and only 17 kms. From Patnitop, Sanasar is a cupshaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a gold course. It also provides opportunities for paragliding. Accommodation is available in huts, Tourist Bungalows and dormitory of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation.


Dera Baba Banda 75 kms. :
It is a major Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage centre. Baba Banda Bairaagi was Guru Gobind Singh's favourite 'Saint-soldier' who had the Gurudwara constructed on the banks of river Chenab, where he spent his last days.

Purmandal 40kms. :
Just off the National highway leading towards Pathankot is the Purmandal Temple Complex built on the banks of the of the sacred, mostly underground river Devak. Often reffered to as 'Chhota Kashi', its main temple is dedicated to 'Umapati', while the other temples worship Lord Shiva. These ancient temples are associated with Shaivites of the Kashmir Valley. Regular bus service from Jammu. Accommodation in pilgrims ' sarai' Krimchi On the way to Sudh Mahadev-Mantalai, a short detour takes one to Krimchi, site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of the temple shows distinct Greek (Hellenic)influences. Pancheri, a hill resort is a short distance away from here.

Gauri Kund :
Short of Sudh Mahadev is the legendary spring where the Goddess Parvati used to bath before commencing Her daily prayers at Sudh Mahadev. This spring came to be named after Her as 'Gauri Kund' Mantalai Situated a few kilometres further away from Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai is surrounded by lush deodar forests, at an altitude of over 2000 metres. It is believed that Lord Shiva had got married to the Goddess Parvati here.

Jajjar Kotli 35 kms. :
Onthe Natinal highway leading towards Srinagar is the Jajjar Kotli Tourist Complex, built on the banks of the Jajjar rivulet. The crystal clear, cool water of Jajjar attracts picnickers in large number during the summer.

Akhnoor 32 kms. :
To the west of Jammyu situated on the banks of the mighty Chenab river is the historic town of Akhnoor. This town is associated with the legend of Soni-Mahiwal. Ruins of the Indus-valley civilization are to be seen along the river bank commanding a panoromic view all round.

Salal Dam and Lake 95 kms. :
From Jammu to the west of the Holy Shrine of Vaishnodeviji is the Salal Dam and Lake. With an installed capacity of 400 mw of electricity, this is the largest Hydroelectric Project commissioned in the state so far. The lake formed behind the Dam is 33 kms. long. The Dam site can be visited with the permission of the Project Authorities.

Baba Dhansar 65kms. :
from Jammu, on way to Salal Dam, Baba Dhansar is a beautiful and cool picnic spot. Here, a huge spring gushes out of the mountainside in a thick grove of trees and forms a number of small water-falls before flowing into the Holy Banganga. Next to the spring in a small grove in the rock face is a naturally formed Shivling on which droplets of water fall naturally all the year round. A big mela is held here during Shivratri.



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