Nature
Sanasar
A cup-shaped meadow ringed by tall conifers, 17 km from Patnitop, with a small lake, a golf course and paragliding.
Places to Visit Near Katra & Jammu
Cave shrines, hill stations, lakes, forts and palaces within a day's reach of Katra — from Shiv Khori and Patnitop to the temples of Jammu.
Nature
Jhajjar Kotli
A picnic spot on the banks of the clear Jhajjar stream, about 35 km from Jammu on the highway — handy on the way to or from Katra.
Planning day trips
- Hire a taxi for the day from Katra or Jammu, and agree the route, stops and waiting time in advance. See the taxi directory.
- Hill roads are slow. Distances in kilometres understate travel times.
- Hill stations like Patnitop can get heavy snow in winter, which can close roads.