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Gorgeous Places to Visit near Patnitop Hill Station

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What’s your idea of an ideal vacation? Is it getting lost in the busy streets of a commercial tourist destination or escape in the lap of nature? If the latter idea appeals to you, you must visit Patnitop. A beautiful hill station, nestled in the Shivalik belt of the great Himalayas, it is a non-commercial tourist destination. However, there are numerous tourist places to visit near Patnitop.


Places to visit near Patnitop

As mentioned, there are many tourist attractions in and around this hill station. Listed below are the most popular Panitop attractions.

·        Nathatop

A short trek from Patnitop takes you to Nathatop. Situated at an altitude of seven thousand feet, this region offers a mesmerizing view of the mountain ranges.

Adventure activities are quite popular here, but you must also make it a point to visit freshwater springs. There are many freshwater springs in the area that are claimed to have medicinal properties.

·         Sanasar Lake

Sanasar Lake is one of the most gorgeous places to visit near Patnitop. 20 kilometres away from Patnitop, the lake is surrounded by picturesque beauty. It offers you the scenic views of Himalayan mountain range. Covered by lush green vegetation, this area is also a hub of adventure activities.

You can try hot-air ballooning, parasailing, paragliding, rock climbing, etc. at this popular attraction.

·         Billoo ki Powri

Billoo ki Powri is another one of the famous Patnitop attractions. It is basically a staircase comprising of around 270 steps carved in the mountain.

Quite popular among the tourists, its biggest USP is the mystery that surrounds its origin.

·         Madhatop

Madhatop, at an altitude of 2,024 meters, is another name in the list of places to visit near Patnitop. A 5 km trek from Patnitop brings you to this stunning place.

At Madhatop, you will see pristine views, as far as your eyes could see. You can enjoy adventure activities or just sit back and relax amidst nature.

·         Sudh Mahadev Temple

Sudh Mahadev Temple at Patnitop was built around 80 years ago. Legends say that the temple sits on the same place where Lord Shiva accidentally killed a devotee by his trishul while protecting Goddess Parvati.

The temple holds a great significance for Shiva devotees. Many tourists visit the temple to seek blessings.

·         Shiva Garh

Shiva Garh is 3,500 m above the sea level. It is a popular trekking site situated 11 km from Patnitop.  It is a serene destination, loaded with natural beauty. The blue sky spread over green meadow offers an ethereal view.

You can enjoy many adventure activities here.

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