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at Dawariyai, 2 km landmark, on the Patnitop- Sanasar road. One can ask for paragliding at the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) barrier. The takeoff site is at Dawariyai, on the Patnitop- Sanasar road. The area often called as the Billoo Di Powri point. Approx 400 plus steps have been carved out along the rock face to make the steep slope negotiable. The stairs eventually leading to Dawariyai, the ‘gateway'. The exact dating of the work is still debatable. Any tourist can experience paragliding accompanied by a pilot. The flight takes off from Patnitop and lands at Kud. The flight lasts for 7 to 15 minutes depending upon the wind conditions. One is retrieved by car to the takeoff area. The organizers also give a good quality video of tile memorable flight. To Shop: Here one can buy Kashmiri specialties like handicrafts, embroidered woolen carpets, embroidered long shirts and woolen products, Best time to visit: The evenings in this hill station are quite cold. The mountains are covered by fog and visibility is just 10 feet at the time. The peak season is in summer (May to June). If travelers want to have a peaceful holiday, then the best time would be July end to August as the place is less crowded at this time. If you are seeking snowboard thrills, then the best time would be September to December. in Jammu. Patnitop Connectivity: Nearest Airport: The nearest airport and railhead are is well connected to Jammu, which is 112 km away. By Road - Taxis can be hired outside the airport and railway station of Jammu. To stay: As there are very few hotels available in Patnitop, it is advisable to stay in Jammu and visit the place in the daytime. lovers. The only sound one hears is the tinkling of bells around the neck of goats and cows and the rustling of fiber and twigs as one walks in the tush meadow in a dream world of one's own. The walk in the unpaved path (named Kutcha) between the rows and rows of tall trees leads to quiet retreats and excellent views of pine- covered forest. The beautiful paths passing through wooded lanes and fascinating scenery links Patnitop to Kud and Batote. Travelers can also visit three springs, gushing with ice-cold freshwater in this hill station. They are said to have medicinal qualities. The complete tourist circuit comprises Jammu-Katra, Vaishnodevi Temple, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gaurikund, and Sudmahadev, Mantali, extending upto Latti- Dhuna. Sanasar, situated at 19 km away from Patnitop was chosen by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Board for major development. The 6-hole golf course is being expanded to a 9-hole course. Travelers who are less adventurous can take up pony rides in little known trails. Those who are highly adventurous can indulge in para- gliding and basic skiing. Pine Forests - Pine forests offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of tile 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. It is the closest winter resort to Jammu and to Udhampur and is second to none in its natural charm, climate, pine forests and lush green cover. J&K Tourism as well as the army have some holiday homes here. Other activities in Patnitop include horse rides and short treks into the surrounding hills. Patnitop also draws a lot of tourists when It snows during winters (January-February). The meadows with their gentle slopes are ideal for skiing and sledging. Skiing courses for beginners are conducted here. One can also drive through thick forests 12 kms downhill to Batote, an old hill station also known for apple orchards, Amar Cheshma and other springs and countless dhabas (eateries). ENGRAVED STAIRS Enveloped by thickly wooded Cedar / Deodar 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 man- tle of snow thus providing opportunities for vari- ous snow games including skiing. It is the closest winter resort to Jammu and to Udhampur and is second to none in its natural charm, climate, pine forests and lush green cover. J&K Tourism as well as the army have some holiday homes here. One can enjoy the thrill of flying, at Patnitop. The paragliding joyrides rides are conducted Tourism/hospitality industry has now become one of the vital contributors to the economy of J & K. The industry is witnessing an immense growth in the past decade in terms of number of tourists and the contribution made by them to the J & K economy. The field of tourist is quite vast in India as a visitors of tourists attractions, catering to different purpose of tourists, be it religious, be it heritage, be it leisure, be it business or even medical purpose. PDA with its glorious traditons, established 23 years ago has been contributing to the field of tourism in J & K. To meet the needs of demand of tourism and hospitality industry, new initiatives have been taken for making its best efforts towards the natural resources development with focus on tourism and hospitality sector. PDA being a best tourism sector in the area has already marked its attendance by organizing various curricular, extracurricular and extension activities and has been able to render best service to the tourism industry. Some of the upcoming projects are: 1. Construction of Patnitop Ropeway Project. 2. Development of Mantalai as International Yoga Centre/Health Resort. 3. Construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant at Patnitop. 4. Lazer Light and Music Show at Patnitop. 5. Setting up of Green City at Patnitop. 6. Development of Parking facilities including Paragliding at Sanasar. 7. Construction of Multitier Parking lot at Patnitop. Apart from above, some major tourism related activities/projects have already been completed and some of them are: 1. Budgeted accommodation at Kud and Sanasar. 2. Wayside amenities at Patnitop. 3. Installation of view points, sitting benches and dust bins. 4. LED street lights on Circular Road, Patnitop. 5. Tourist Information Centre at Patnitop with facilities like: Free Wifi, Massage Chair, Table Tennis, Carom, Kids Zone, Free Computer/Net Surfing etc. 6. Adventure sports activities at Sanasar. 7. Beautification of Sanasar Lake. 8. Development of 9 hole Golf Course at Sanasar.