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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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