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Winter Carnival in Jammu

Jammu has been a strong attraction for tourists from time immemorial. The major attractions of this place are the picturesque locations and the architectural grandness, which is evident in the many age old monuments and ancient structures that are found in Jammu. They even boast of a strong historical connect and offer tourists a lot of knowledge in terms of cultural richness and historical extravaganza.

One of the major attractions has been the Winter Carnival in Jammu, which is held as an initiative undertaken by the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir, as an attempt to promote tourism in the state. It is usually a day long event and is held in the picturesque location of Patnitop and Nathatop, which are other tourist destinations, which are also a hot favorite amongst the tourists.

Winter Carnival in Jammu

Attractions of the Winter Carnival in Jammu

The event of Winter Carnival in Jammu is a very well planned event and includes a variety of winter sports to keep the visitors enthralled. There are many tourist packages available, which provide a trip to Jammu and help you visit the Winter Carnival as well. Some of the major games that are a part of the festival are, tug of war, sledging, fun skiing, a competition of building a snow man. There are also many cultural programs included in this festival.

It is generally, inaugurated by the Director of Tourism, who is also the chief guest for the function. It is a common scene to witness, many participants from all over the state and from different parts of the country, who come here to take part in these various sporting events and have great time of fun and frolic. Towards the end of the carnival, momentos are also given by the organizing committee to all the participants of the events.

Winter Carnival in Jammu

Therefore, it is one of major attractions for tourists to have a gala time with various adventure sports and enjoy the scenic beauty of Patnitop and Nathatop, which not only showcases the potential of tourism of the state but also provides an opportunity to all locals of boosting the economy of the state as well.

Timing of the Winter Carnival in Jammu

The Winter Carnival in Jammu is held by the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the Patnitop Development Authority and is a very popular event of the recent times. It is usually held in the month of February- March, when the winter recedes and gives way to have a lot of fun. There is a lot of planning undertaken by the state run departments to ensure that the tourists who visit this carnival have a  ball of a time and look forward to this carnival for the future years as well.

Reach the Winter Carnival in Jammu

Winter Carnival in JammuIt is very easy and convenient to reach this event of Winter Carnival in Jammu. One can reach Patnitop by various means of transport, like a Taxi or a Bus directly from the railway station or the airport of Jammu.

The distance of Patnitop from Jammu is around 110 kilometres and its a four hours drive to Patnitop from the Jammu Satwari airport.

Patnitop is one of the most famous health and hill resort of the country.

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