Trekking
A range of soft trekking options is available in the Jammu area. Summer is the
season when all the routes are open, but some trekking routes are open in winter
as well. There are excellent camping sites in the wilderness. Contact the adventure
wing of the office of the Director Tourism, Jammu Province, for information and
brochures.
The Tourism Department has shops that hire out trekking equipment at Jammu and
Kud where local and imported trekking gear is available at fixed rates. The equipment
available includes 4-man tents, 2-man tents; sleeping bags; carry mat; jackets;
Windcheaters (Indian); rucksack, and trekking boots. The equipment is issued against
a cash security deposit equivalent to the cost of the item or against a guarantee
letter from any officer of the rank of Deputy Director, Tourism/Deputy Secretary
of the State or Central Government.
Skiing
Ski courses are conducted at Patnitop during the winter months every year. The
gently graded ski slopes of Patnitop are suitable enough for beginners. Madha
Top (5-6 kms from Patnitop on the Sanasar Road) has good possibilities for all
levels of skiing. After the newly planned ski lift becomes operational, Madha
Top will offer skiing options for both trained skiers as well as beginners.
Aero-Sports
The J&K Tourism Department has introduced paragliding inSanasar. Equipment
can be hired from the tourist office in Jammu city. May to June and September
to October are suitable months for paragliding in Sanasar.
