Trekking:

A variety of trekking options are available in this region especially during the summer months when all the trekking routes are open. It is a good starting place for any long and short treks. You can take a one day walk to Shiva Garh, about 11-km from Patnitop which is about 3,500m high. The Sundarani- Jungle Gali-Jasarkote-Sanasar route in Jangal Gali area offers three exciting trekking options. The complete tourist range covers Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, extending upto Latti-Dhuna. You can hire trekking equipments like tents, carry mats, sleeping bags, jackets, windcheaters, rucksacks, carry mats, from tourism shops of Jammu and Kud.

Skiing:

During the winter months of January and February, introductory skiing courses are conducted at Patnitop. At Madhatop (5/6 Kms from Patnitop on Sanitary Road) great possibilities for all kind of skiing are available. Skiers can available accommodation in Huts of JKTDC at Patnitop, KUD and Sanasar Private Hotels.

Aero Sports:

Paragliding is an important aero sport practiced in Patnitop. May-June and September- October are best for paragliding. Other aero sports like Parasailing and Hot air ballooning will also be practiced shortly.

Golf:

Sansar, 19kms from Patnitop has a vast golf course which is being now developed into a 9-hole course form the existing 6-hole course.

Excursions from Patnitop

Jammu: Jammu is famous for temples and shrines or Ziarats. Bahu Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu while the Dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that protects the local people.

Buddha Amarnath Temple: This is a unique Shiva Temple located on the foothills unlike most temple which are on hilltops. The Shivlinga of white stone is not self-made in this temple.

Bahu Fort and Temple: Erected by Raja Bahulochan some 3000 years ago, Bahu Fort has been rebuilt by the Dogra rulers. Situated on the left bank of the river Tawi and on the rock face this is perhaps the oldest fort in the city of Jammu.

Vaishno Devi: Three images of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati make up the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi. Located at a height of 5,200ft above sea level, Vaishno Devi is nestled in Trikuta Mountains of the lower Himalayas.