Activity
Things to do in Patnitop
12 sights, walks and activities, 8 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 8
- Best months
- Sep–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Patnitop
Tandem paragliding at Sanasar/Nathatop
₹2,000–₹2,500 per person8–10 minute flight · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Photo by Landiva Weber on Pexels
Skyview gondola ride, Patnitop
₹500–₹650 per person1 hour
A gondola ride between Patnitop and Sanget over pine forest and the valleys below.
Representative photo · Photo by ashwani kumar on Pexels
Nathatop meadow
Free2–3 hours
An open grassy ridge above Patnitop with views of the Pir Panjal range and paragliding in season.
Photo: Rupali Kushwaha · CC BY 4.0
Naag Temple
Free30 minutes
Sudh Mahadev and Gauri Kund
FreeHalf day
Skyview zigzag zipline
Price on request30 minutes
Snow tubing and sledge at Skyview
Price on request1 hour · Season Dec–Mar
Representative photo · Shailendrachauhan95 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- The Chenani–Nashri tunnel bypasses Patnitop; tell your driver to take the old NH road via Kud.
- Snow usually falls December–February; the road from Kud to Nathatop can shut for a day or two after a storm.
- Permits: No permit needed.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Patnitop?
Tandem paragliding at Sanasar/Nathatop; Skyview gondola ride, Patnitop; Pine forest walk; Nathatop meadow; Naag Temple; Sudh Mahadev and Gauri Kund.
What can you do for free in Patnitop?
Pine forest walk; Nathatop meadow; Naag Temple; Sudh Mahadev and Gauri Kund; Sanasar lake and meadow; Kud: patisa stop.
Can you do adventure activities in Patnitop?
Yes: Tandem paragliding at Sanasar/Nathatop (₹2,000–₹2,500); Skyview zigzag zipline (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Patnitop?
Sep–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Patnitop?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.