Top 4 fun activities at Skyview Patnitop

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Skyview Patnitop by Empyrean has emerged as the new identity for Jammu as if offers a blend of indoor and outdoor activities. Entitled as the largest tourism project in Jammu and Kashmir, Skyview Patnitop is determined on developing mountain tourism, adventure activities, and public infrastructure. Here we discuss the top 5 fun activities at Skyview Patnitop.

Spread over 21 acres of land in the Shivalik belt at an altitude of 2,024 meters in the Udhampur district of Jammu, Skyview Patnitop is credited with setting up India’s highest ropeway besides having first Asia’s longest zig-zag zipline, measuring 580 meters and much more!

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  1. Ropeway
  2. Zig-Zag Zipline
  3. Magic Carpet & Tubing Sledge
  4. Hiking Trails

1. Ropeway

Best Ropeways of India

Skyview Patnitop is credited with setting up the highest ropeway in India. The amalgam of adventure and leisure at Skyview Patnitop makes it ideal and most accessible for all the tourists and allows you to explore one of the most popular and fun activities at Skyview Patnitop, the thrill of the gondola ride.

The highest ropeway in terms of ground clearance in India will make you admire the beauty of nature as you hover over the lush green forest. The new ropeway connects Sanget valley, the lower terminal of the project, to Patnitop on the upper terminal. It spans over 849 meters between eight towers, with 65 meters of ground clearance. And the distance of 2.8 km from the lower to the upper terminal in just 10 minutes. It has 18 ropeways with a capacity to carry eight people. It can transport 6,400 passengers in eight operating hours. However, as per the SOP’s issued by POMA for ropeway operations globally, only four passengers are allowed in each cabin against the eight that were allowed earlier to maintain social distance.

2. Zig-Zag Zipline

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Situated at an altitude of 1,371 meters, this zig-zag zipline will certainly increase your adrenaline rush as you zip past the scenic aerial view of nature.

This incredible zipline has won the tag of the longest in Asia and the best Zipline in India, making it one of the top fun activities at Skyview Patnitop for tourists. It measures 580 meters, includes nine wires and 10 poles.

Zipline is a combination of adventure and a chance to witness the mesmerizing view and you will experience nature at its best. The breath-taking ride on the foothills of the Himalayas will certainly wonder you with the view leaving you speechless.

3. Magic Carpet & Tubing Sledge

Tubing Sledge

An instant movement of travelers from one place to another. We all have heard and watched the famous flying carpet as a character in the 1992 Disney film Aladdin. And how it has carried people from one place to another. With the same thrill, Skyview Patnitop will take you to a whole new world on the first magic carpet ride in India.

Skyview Patnitop offers activities for all ages and adventure levels. This rendezvous with nature will certainly be a great thrill while zooming down a hill on India’s first dry tubing sledge at the speed of light.

4. Hiking trails

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Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the 2.5-kilometer-long hiking trail at Skyview Adventure Valley is an extraordinary climbing experience. This area is an adobe to trees like Deodar, Oak, Juniper, Taxus, Acer Villosum, Juglans Regia. The fresh breeze followed by the chirping of birds has a therapeutic effect on the mind and body. This trail is an escape from the noisy city life into a refreshing world. Our trained guide will lead you during the soul-stirring walk to Adventure Mountain.

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Skyview Patnitop – The New Identity of Jammu

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Skyview Patnitop is the only adventure destination in Patnitop that offers world-class tourism at the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. It is one of the best family holiday destinations in India as it brings a unique and unmatched integrated leisure, entertainment, and adventure sight in the Jammu region.

Spread over 21 acres of green meadows sprawling from Sanget to Patnitop, you can experience the best of sights, serenity, thrill, culture, and tastes. A magical destination in motion with a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor activities channeled into an enriching and incredible modern setting.

Now that Skyview Patnitop is open for visitors, it is practicing strict sanitization procedures adhering to WHO and MoHFW for the guest to have a joyous time without any distress.

Read on to know why Skyview Patnitop has emerged as the new identity of Jammu!

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Adventure for the Adrenaline 

Skyview is one of the most exhilarating adventure places in India with a magnitude of activities in its basket that will compel you to go back there again and again. The management has taken all the latest and necessary safety precautions and protocols for you to have an exciting experience without any worries. Here is the list of all the amusements there.

Magic Carpet

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All set to aback you, Skyview Patnitop takes you to a whole new world on a magic carpet ride.

Zipline

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Get that adrenaline rush as you zip past by the scenic views on India’s longest zipline that has 9 wires and 10 poles.

Tubing Sledge

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Slide down India’s first dry tubing sledge for an exhilarating experience.

Gondola Ride

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The magnificent gondola ride spanning 2.8km takes you over a beautiful scenery of terraced valleys and pine forests. A remarkable sight throughout the year as the views adapt to altering seasons. The spacious cabins and technologically advanced ropeway has been imported from France via Skyview’s collaboration with POMA – the world leader in ropeway infrastructure.

Hiking Trails by Skyview Adventure Valley

The Leisure Trail at Skyview Adventure Valley is an exceptional hiking experience, measuring 2.5 km dotted with fabulous picturesque views. The trail passes through an untouched landscape that gives a refreshing escape from the monotony of life. This area is an adobe to trees like Deodar, Pine, Juniper, Taxus, Acer Villosum, Juglans Regia, and many more. The fresh air carrying the melodious chirping of birds is highly therapeutic to the mind, body, and soul. This invigorating hike provides the ideal solitude from the concrete jungle and the blaring sounds of honks in the city.

Grubs Amidst the Views

Skyview Patnitop has some wonderful restaurants and cafés catering to the culinary needs of visitors. The decadent meals are provided while following all the safety protocols of digital menus, social distancing, sanitized cutlery, and more!. Here are the restaurants that guests can enjoy themselves with their loved ones:

  • Skyview Cafe by Empyrean: The aroma of tea, coffee, and baked goods greet you at the Skyview Café. Select from a variety of exotic teas, Chinese green tea- Blooming Flower Tea, or the specially brewed Turkish and Arabic coffee. Our skilled F&B team serves you with Dora cakes, Frankie rolls, cakes, and more for you to relish while you dine amidst the pleasing Himalayas.
  • The WOK: Straight from the oriental kitchens- The WOK has a variety of lip-smacking and mouth-watering dishes from dim sum to noodles and more!
  • Banana Leaf- Taste of India: Serving mouth-watering flavours from the North and South, this 100% vegetarian eatery will leave you wanting for more while you relish the scenic sight at Skyview Patnitop.

In addition to the numerous offerings of Skyview Patnitop, the location of this unique venture is a major USP as it caters to the tourists’ attractions of the region. These have listed below so that you plan an itinerary to help you enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Beyond Patnitop

There is a myriad of places to journey through around Patnitop, here is the list of some of them.

Billo Ki Powri

The 400 steps carved out of the mountain are thought to have been carved by the former King of Chenani to create a crosscut route to the town of Batote. It radiates fine craftsmanship at its best but over the years some steps have been eroded, hence, now only about 270 steps are identifiable. As you climb higher, you get to see an even more mesmerizing view of Kud.

Madhatop

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Only a 5 km trek from Patnitop, Madhatop is located amid dreamlike surroundings. Take a walk amongst the clouds which are enclosed by views of the mesmerizing Himalayan range, glaciers, dense green forests, and offer adventure activities like sightseeing and trekking.

Sanasar

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Named after two small lakes Sana and Sar, Sanasar is only 60 minutes away from Patnitop. Its undulating site makes it an ideal picnic destination. The drive to Sanasar is picturesque and unforgettable permitting you to soak in the natural beauty and make pit stops for photographs amidst scenic settings. Once you are in Sanasar, you can relish pony rides, or just spend time idling on the vast meadows. If you are looking for unsurpassed tourist locations in Jammu then you should add Sanasar to your list.