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WANDERLUST
situated in the Udhampur district of Jammu famed gardens in Srinagar . We were very excited
and Kashmir. Surrounded with the beautiful to see a full-fledged golf course at such a high
meadows and panoramic view, Patnitop is a altitude and enjoyed a pony ride across the
beautiful place to visit. The Lush Wood Pine beautiful Sanasar Lake.
Forest in Patnitop offers ample opportunity for
trekking. It is blessed with many picturesque We also visited Nag Devta Mandir which is about
locations which are a sight to behold.Here we 600 years old, dedicated to God of Serpents.
explored many locations- one of them was On the way back from Patnitop, there is a place
Natta Top. At an altitude of 2133 meters, gift called Kud. Here one can buy fresh ‘Patisa’ which
your eyes the majestic and stunning view of the is a specialty of this place.
mighty Kishtwar range of Himalayas as well as The trip was refreshing and helped us recharge
lower level of Shivalik range. At this elevated our body and soul.
height it is extremely windy and difficult to click
photographs. The chill in the breeze makes one With many unforgettable memories and stories
shiver the moment one comes out of their car. we headed back home.
Thereafter, we proceeded to Sanasar Lake, 18
kms from Patnitop. Here, we witnessed the
majestic Tulip Garden, a close second to the
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