Excursions:

KUD
103 Kms. This popular resort is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway , at an altitude of 1738 metres. Accommodation is available at the Tourist Bungalows of the J&K TDC as well as at several private hotels.

PATNITOP
110 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, 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 accommodation, there are a large number of huts and Tourist Bungalows, all managed by the J&K TDC. Several private hotels also provide rooms to suit every pocket and preference.

SANASAR
129 Kms.from Jammu and only 19 Kms. from patnitop, Sanasar ia a cupshaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf coures. It also provides opportunities for paragliding. Accommodation is available in huts,Tourist Bungalow and dormitory of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation.

BATOTE
125 Kms. Situated at an altitude of 1560 metres on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, this resort straddles the forested shopes of the Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the Chenab gorge. Accommodation is available in huts, Tourist Bungalow and dormitory of the J&K TDC.

SUDH MAHADEV
This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 mtrs.,about 120 Kms.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 Shive. The Devak stream originates at Sudh Mahadev and disappears among the rocks a few kilometres down stream. Accommodation:Pilgrims Sarai of J&K TDC.

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.