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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sanasar- cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers

Sanasar- cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers

119 kms. from Jammu and only 17 kms. from Patnitop, Sanasar is cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for a quite holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf course. It also provides opportunities for para-gliding.

Paragliding Joyrides at Patnitop Now you can enjoy the thrill of flying, at Patnitop. The paragliding joyrides rides are conducted at Dawariyai, 2 km landmark, on the Patnitop-Sanasar road.You can ask for paragliding, at the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) barrier. The take off site is at Dawariyai, on the Patnitop-Sanasar road. The area often called as the "Billoo Di Powri" point. Approx 400 plus steps have been carved out along the rock face to make the steep slope negotiable.The stairs eventually leading to Dawariyai, the "gateway". The exact dating of the work is still debatable. Any tourist can experience Paraglidng, because you will be flying with a pilot.The flight will take off from Patnitop and land at Kud.The flight will last for 7min to 15 mins, depending upon the wind conditions.One is retrieved by car to the take off area. The organizers also give a good quality video of your, memorable flight.

Paragliding at Patnitop

Billo ki powri at Dawariyai,400 steps cut into the rock face.High Flying from Natha Top Take off is from Natha Top and landing at Kud.The flight can be from 15 mins to an hour depending on the wind conditions.
Sanasar 20 km from Patnitop offers Paragliding, Camping, Trekking, Abseiling, Rock Climbing and scenic nature walks. "Extreme Himalayan Adventures" is promoting eco-adventure in Sanasar.





A range of trekking options is available here. Summer is the season when all trekking.routes are open while some are open in winter too. There are excellent camping sites also enroute.The Sundarani- Jungal Gali-Jasarkote-Sanasar route in Jangal Gali area lets you choose any of three exciting treks. 


For more details check the Jangal Gali trek route in trekking brochure available from JKTDC(Free). There are Trekking equipment hire shops of tourism Deptt. at Jammu and Kud. They stock imported and local gear. These rae available for fixed prices.




Accommodation :

Self contained huts in various cost ranges having facilities of Drawing/Dining room and fully equipped kitchen with LPG facilities.


Facilities :

Accommodation :

Tariff:

i) Two double bedroom hut (Delux) Rs. 1000/-
ii) Two double bedroom Hut Rs. 900/-
iii) Tourist Bungalow : Double bedroom Rs. 400/-
Food and Beverage Services :

Restaurant serving Indian food of choice

Other Facilities :

Golf Course.
Opportunities of para-gliding
Skiing during winter at Madha top on Patnitop-Sanasar Road.

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