Sanasar, Unexplored Jannat in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Sanasar, Unexplored Jannat in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

How to get there 

Sanasar is 119 km from Jammu and only 17 km from Patnitop. 

There are several ways to reach Jammu and Patnitop, the fastest, of course, would be to fly to Jammu and hire a private cab from Jammu to Patnitop.

Jammu Tawi is a main railhead at Jammu and is well-connected with all the major cities.

You can reach Sanasar from Jammu Tawi via Kud and Patnitop by bus or taxi.

The taxi fares are pretty reasonable. You will have to negotiate, of course. Usually the driver will double up as a guide, and take you to the best hotel and also get you some good discounts.

Where to stay

Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Development Corporation provides decent accommodation in both Sanasar as well as in Patnitop.

Patnitop is comparatively more expensive than Sanasar and people prefer to stay here as the amenities are better.

Moreover, since Sanasar is only about 17 km away, visitors usually make a day trip from Patnitop.

Sanasar has a row of cottages that you could stay at. Actually they are more like self-contained huts. The service is good but the power cuts and lack of telephone and mobile network makes tourists prefer Patnitop over Sanasar. 

In Sanasar, double room accommodation would be between Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 for a couple per night. In Patnitop it comes to around Rs 600 to Rs 2,500 per night for a couple.

Quick travel tips

~ The clement weather (in the summers) will equal the temperatures at the early onset of winter in places like Bangalore. But be prepared and carry light woollens such as shawls and sweaters. 

~ Sanasar doesn't really have fancy eateries or hotels, hence may not be accepting debit/ credit card. So, keep enough cash ready while travelling to such places.

~ There are quite a few good hotels and resorts in Patnitop such as Green Top, Oasis Resorts, Hotel Jaishree etc Most of these would be around Rs 2,000 per day for a double room. 

~ Though visiting the Nag temple may not figure prominently on your agenda, it is worth a visit, especially since it is said to be a few thousand years old!

~ For all those from the south, make a trip in December. The fierce winters might scare you to stay indoors but the snow-covered outdoors will help make unforgettable memories.