Visit in Patnitop,
Patnitop is located at an elevation of 2024 meters above the sea level on the top of the Pir Panjal ranges. It mostly experiences moderate climatic conditions all through the year. However, the main seasons reported in Patnitop are summer, monsoon and winter. Summer is mild and moderate whereas winter is excessively cold and freezing. Even then, Patnitop can be visited throughout the year. For nature lovers and mountaineers, summer is the best time to visit Patnitop and for skiers and flyers, the best time to visit Patnitop is winter.
Summer Season in in Patnitop remain between April and June when maximum and minimum temperature ranges between 38°C and 5°C. Summer days are quite calm, pleasant and salubrious but summer nights are considerably freezing and cold. This is the best season to enjoy sightseeing in and around Patnitop. This time, nature is infused with life and elegance is at its best. If you are visiting Patnitop in summer, carry light woolen clothes that may be needed at the night for sure.
Monsoon Season in Patnitop lasts between July and September when the hill station and its surrounding terrain receives medium to heavy rains. At times thunderstorms can be also experienced here. Monsoon is not very harsh in Patnitop. So, tourists can visit Patnitop in rainy season also. With the rejuvenating rains, the place appears remarkably alluring and touching.
Winter Season commences in Patnitop during the month of November and extends till March. The landscape of this part receives medium to heavy snowfalls. Maximum temperature in this season barely goes beyond 20°C and easily drops below -10°C. Being very freezing and sharp, winter is the ideal time to visit Patnitop if you snow sports including skiing, zorbing and so on. During winters, the entire plateau wears snow carpets. Tourists are suggested to carry heavy woolen clothes if planning to visit Patnitop in winter.
Sights of Patnitop