Rolling green slopes at Nathatop with blue mountain ranges in the distance

Hill stations · Near Patnitop

Nathatop

Open grassy slopes beyond Patnitop with wide Himalayan views, known for paragliding in season and snow in winter.

Best time
Spring to autumn for views; winter for snow

Nathatop is a high, open ridge a short drive beyond Patnitop, with rolling meadows and sweeping views of the surrounding ranges.

  • Paragliding operates in season, subject to weather and operators.
  • Snow in winter attracts families from the plains.
  • Combine it with Patnitop and Sanasar in a single day trip.

Weather changes quickly up here, so carry a warm layer.

Timings, fares, rules and routes can change at short notice. Please confirm time-sensitive details with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board or the relevant authority before you travel. Page last reviewed: 4 October 2026.

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Green meadow with deodar trees and cottages at Patnitop under a blue sky

Patnitop

A forested hill resort at about 2,024 m on the old Jammu–Srinagar highway, with meadows, walks and winter snow.

A small lake in the cup-shaped meadow at Sanasar ringed by conifer forest

Sanasar

A cup-shaped meadow ringed by tall conifers, 17 km from Patnitop, with a small lake, a golf course and paragliding.