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Dec Pandava brothers. A beautiful stream District, Patnitop, Jammu Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. 2 Naag Mandir famous as Devak stream originated at this and Kashmir 182161, Max: 12.0°C Min: Rain: 9.0mm place and disappears among the 6.400000095 367432°C Mantalai is famous for its age-old rocks.  Lord Shiva temple. It is believed that this is the place where Goddess Parvati was born 5 Gauri Kund What To and got married to Lord Shiva. The temple is small and houses a beautiful idol of Goddess Parvati in the form of Kanya. A SEE shiva lingam is also there in this temple 5 Sights which is worshipped by all. Also, there are http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-patnitop-lp-1115989 idols of Nandi outside the temple. One rock which is considered divine and related to 1 Nathatop the wedding of shiva Ishadhari, Patnitop, Jammu and and parvati can also be seen in Kashmir, India the temple.  On a trip to Patnitop, don't forget to visit the Located at a short distance from Sudh revered 4 Shudh Mahadev Mahadev is the divine Gauri Kund. It is Naag Mandir. This temple is believed to be believed that it is the legendary spring one of the oldest temples of the region and where Goddess Parvati used to take a bath is flocked by tourists and locals all year- before starting the prayers. There are many round.  more stories associated with this kund. It is The temple is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva, one of the most visited attractions of the who is worshipped here. The place is an region and must not be left unexplored. A excellent point to enjoy the stunning vistas temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati of the Chenab Gorge and the beauty of its Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir has also been constructed here.  180001, India pine trees. It is

 also an excursion spot for some Nathatop is one of the major tourist tourists. Trekking to this temple can be a attractions near Patnitop. You can enjoy Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir little for cumbersome for some.  picturesque views of the snow covered Shudh Mahadev is situated at an altitude of peaks surrounding this place. Tourists can 3 Mantalai Where To enjoy many leisure activities like paragliding approximately 1225 metres above sea level. at this place. In winters, people enjoy the Thousands of devotees and tourists flock to snow joyrides here. These peaks can this shrine on the full moon night to worship Eat the divine Trishul and mace, which is be viewed from the 14 km long trek that 4 Places also serves as an adventure sport for the believed to be of Bheem - one of the five interested ones. Patnitop Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/patnitop page 3

http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-patnitop-lp-1115989 If you are driving on Jammu- Near Naag temple, Patnitop, Jammu Srinagar highway, you must take a and Kashmir, India 1 Kailash Bar and Restaurant halt at A famous restaurant situated near Naag Prem Di Hatti. If you have a sweet tooth, this Temple, Bistro serves Indian, Chinese and place is a must-visit. The specialty of this local cuisines which make it a hit restaurant is the Patisa, which is a local among every visitor. Along with the wide sweet made of desi ghee. You can also relish variety, the quality of food offered Kalakand which also a famous sweet.  by Bistro Restaurant is also applaudable. The wooden ambiance of the restaurant makes it one of the most cozy places to dine with family and

friends.  Kailash Bar and Restaurant is a nice place for a fine dining experience. This is the only 3 Hotel Shivalik place on the highway where you can dine at reasonable rates. The food is delicious and staff of the restaurant is friendly. Below the restaurant is a coffee shop where you can relish a hot cup of coffee.  

2 Bistro, The Restaurant Behind Taxi Stand on NH4, Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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See A: Nathatop B: Naag Mandir C: Mantalai D: Shudh Mahadev E: Gauri Kund Accommodation F: Misty Pines G: The Devdaar Cottage H: Hotel Green Top I: Misty Pines J: The Devdaar Cottage K: Hotel Green Top L: Misty Pines M: The Devdaar Cottage N: Hotel Green Top Food O: Kailash Bar and Restaurant P: Bistro, The Restaurant Q: Hotel Shivalik R: Prem Di Hatti