Madhatop


One of the breathtaking treks of the radiant valley of Jammu and Kashmir, Madhatop is a walk amidst the clouds. Take this five kilometers trek from Patnitop to be greeted by dense virgin forests, the gleaming Chenab basin, mist clad mountains, stunning glaciers and a wide array of adventure sports. The spot offers unmatchable scenic vistas of the Himalayan range and welcomes tourists to witness its untouched, immaculate natural bounties.

Engulfed with lush green cedar trees, Madhatop’s natural beauty multiplies during winters when it transforms into a snowy abode. Known as a popular Skiing destination, the ground here features gradient slopes with magical twists and turns, offering prismatic views of the Glacier Mountains, making it an ideal spot for amateur skiers and trekkers. Taking one through the enchanting trails of the Himalayan Range, Madhatop casts a spellbinding effect on the spectators with its mystical fresh water springs, salubrious climes, and heavenly appeal.
Madhatop is about 5 km trek away from Patnitop along the Sanasar Road. The region of Madhatop remains covered with thick snow during the winters, which attracts skiers. There are 3 fresh water springs located here that are popular for their curative properties. At an altitude of 2024 m, Madhatop is about 112 km from road and is accessible by road

Jammu and Kashmir is known for its natural beauty and the amazing snow capped mountains that it has to offer. With various religious places it is truly one of the best tourist destinations in all of India. Pahalgam is one of the cities in Jammu and Kashmir which has a variety of destinations that it has to offer. There are places where you can go for whitewater rafting, places where you can go on a pony back ride and other various activities that you could choose from. One of the major attractions around these parts is the Tulian Lake. The lake is at an altitude of 3,353 meters which is about 11,001 feet above sea level. The lake is located about 16 km from Pahalgam and about 11 km from Bai Saran. The place is freezing at times due to which the lake often has chunks of ice that you find floating around the place and is also frozen almost through the year.

The Tulian Lake is one of the must see places when in the state of Jammu. It is surrounded by mountains from three sides and with the lush green valley and the beautiful tree around the place. It is a place no less to heaven on earth. One could sit there the entire day and keep gazing at this enchanting beauty created by God and never would want to leave the place. The main features of the place are the pony back rides that are available also the lake remains frozen almost all through the year which is a great feature of the lake. During the winters you may find the roads closed due to excessive snow fall and the lake at time is frozen stiff. The mountains that surround the late are about 300 meters in height and usually covered with snow all through the year. The pine forests around the area too are a sight for sore eyes. The Tulian Lake lies between the two Himalayan mountain ranges. The names for which are Pir Panjal and Zanskar. There are temples and other places of interest nearby which you can visit while you are there at the Tulian Lake. The lake has been attracting large number of tourists from India and also from around the globe and a visit to Jammu and Kashmir would be incomplete without seeing this awe of nature created by God.

Jammu and Kashmir is a land truly blessed by the Gods and no wonder it is also known as paradise on earth. There are many tourists that come and visit this wonderful awe that nature has to provide. From the pilgrims to the lakes and the mountains to the valleys, everything in and around Jammu and Kashmir has an elegance and a charm in its own. Jammu and Kashmir may be known for many things and many places that attract the tourists at large however, one of the main places that have been attracting the tourists over the years to the place again and again is the Madhatop Hills.
This is one of the most famous destinations for the travelers and the on lookers who come to see Jammu and Kashmir. Madhatop has many attractions at its display and one of them is the Patnitop which is located at a 5 km trekking distance from the place. This is one of the major activities that the tourists embark on when at Madhatop. The whole region of Madhatop is a thick covering of snow almost all through the year and the view from the place is as good as it gets. There are lots of activities that one could take up and for the more adventurous group there are activities like trekking and skiing which are few of the major attraction of the place. Apart from these activities the place is known for its three fresh water springs that have been around the area since man first stepped in to these regions. The springs are a great place to relax and enjoy a quality time of your own. It releases the tension off your body and gives you a deep sense of cleansing both in and out. Patnitop is one of the main skiing destinations found in all of India and has been attracting the tourists at large to the place from all over the globe.
The view and the pureness of the place found when in these parts are something that every traveler would be looking forward to when in Jammu and Kashmir and one could go as far as to say that without visiting this place your trip to Jammu and Kashmir would be a total waste.


Nathatop

One reaches Nathatop after a short trek from Patnitop. The hill station is covered with snow during winters thereby enhancing its beauty two times. One can happily go skiing in these mountains. Nathatop has become very famous for its paragliding and sometimes people from different parts of the country travel to experience the beauty and these experiences offered by the place. One gets an excellent and clear view of the Himalayas from the peak of these hills. It has an altitude of about 2711m.

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One of the breathtaking treks of the radiant valley of Jammu and Kashmir, Madhatop is a walk amidst the clouds. Take this five kilometers trek from Patnitop to be greeted by dense virgin forests, the gleaming Chenab basin, mist clad mountains, stunning glaciers and a wide array of adventure sports. The spot offers unmatchable scenic vistas of the Himalayan range and welcomes tourists to witness its untouched, immaculate natural bounties.

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