Things To Do In Sanasar Kashmir-Your Sanasar Travel Guide

The name Sanasar hill stations in Kashmir derived its name from two small villages in the Jammu province Sana and Sar, and is a beautiful place offering lush green meadows, and breathtaking landscapes that form a heavenly backdrop, perfect for taking pictures to freeze the moment.

If you are looking for a peaceful place to spend some quiet time with your loved ones or alone, while also indulging in some really cool adventure activities, you should definitely try Sanasar tourism, which is slowly increasing as more and more people are finding out about this amazing place to spend their best time. 

There are plenty of things to do in Sanasar village in Jammu Kashmir, let’s check them out and see if any of the Tourist places in Sanasar draws your attention:

Adventurous Things To Do In Sanasar

1. Paragliding in Sanasar

Well, there is no need for you to imagine because you can turn this imagination into reality and head straight to the Sanasar. There are two types of flights that can go for. One includes a low flight where you may feel like you are about to touch the ground and the other one includes a high flight from the Nathatop, with a duration of 20 minutes, which it one of the best things to do in Sanasar Kashmir.

2. Trekking In Sanasar

The trail of Ladoo Ladi is a 4 km walk from Mathatop and the views that you will see here are above anything you have ever seen. Sanasar Village in Jammu and Kashmir allows you to explore the Shanta Gala Pass on the Shanta Ridge treating your eyes to the beautiful views of the Panchari Valley, making trekking one of the best things to do in Sanasar.

3. Camping In Sanasar

Extreme Himalayan Adventures is dedicated to promoting adventure activities and camping in the area for thrill seekers to provide them with an experience worth remembering.

The camp runs in collaboration with the Jammu Department of Tourism and can accommodate 100 people in one go. Doesn’t that sound like one of the best things to do in Sanasar?

Non-Adventurous Things To Do In Sanasar

4. Visiting The Nag Mandir

During the time of Nag Panchmi, the temple witnesses thousands of devotees who pay their visit to the temple to seek blessings from the Snake King Cobra. The most surprising part about this temple is that it is made of wood but somehow survived the seasonal changes, in spite of not being a conventional solid temple. 

The temple is not only a site for worshipping but also a beautiful spot for scenic views amidst the lush green surroundings, making it one of the must-vist Tourist places in Sanasar.

5. Shank Pal Temple

One of the best things to do in Sanasar is trekking 5 km to this temple, which makes this journey not only spiritual but also an adventurous one. The most amazing thing about this temple that while constructing the temple, no mortar was used, which makes it one of the Popular Tourist Attractions in Sanasar.

6. Golfcourse

7. Hot Air Ballooning

8. Horse Riding

Best Time To Visit Sanasar

Weather of Sanasar- Month Wise Breakdown

Sanasar In Summer- April to June

Summers are said to be the best time to visit Sanasar, with cool and pleasant weather, blooming meadows, making it the best time for adventure activities in Sanasar. The temperature goes as high as 25 degrees Celcius during the summer season in Sanasar. 

Sanasar In Monsoon- July to August

It is advisable to avoid Sanasar during the monsoon season because it begins to rain during this time and there are high chances of landslides, making the area risky to travel. 

Sansar In Winters- September to March

September and October marks the onset of winters but during the initial months the place isn’t very cold, making it favourable for tourists to visit the place and make the most of it. After October, the temperatures begin to drop and make it very cold. So if you are planning to travel during the winter season, especially after October, it is advisable that you carry woolen clothes. 

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How To Reach Sanasar Kashmir

By Air

The Jammu Airport is well connected with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and is located 120 km away from the Sanasar Village. There are frequent flight to Jammu from the major Indian cities, making it accessible to all. 

By Railway

Sanasar being an offbeat place does not have a railway station of its own, so you can reach Jammu via train and from there you can either take a bus or hire a private taxi to reach Sanasar which is 130 km away from the railway station. 

By Road

You can hire private taxis to reach the Sanasar Village for it has good road connectivity. Bus services are available from Udhampur, and Srinagar. 

Accommodation in Sanasar

List of Top Hotels In Sanasar:

• Skyview By Empyrean
• Vardaan Hotels
• Homestay by Neelkanth 
• Hotel Prem Palace Patnitop

If you would like to go for a unique experience then you can also go for the various guest houses in Sanasar.

Sanasar Itinerary

If you have very limited time, then we have some good news for you. You can explore the place in one day, while also indulging yourself in adventure activities. It might get a little hectic but it would still be fun. 

Early in the morning, you can go for paragliding, followed by hot air balloon ride. After having an adrenaline pumping experience you can head to the Sana and Sar Lake, after which the place has been named. After relaxing you can even go for horse riding and visit the two temples mentioned above, and then have lunch. 

In the evening you can explore the local market and the traditional cuisines as well. 

If you plan to stay one more day, you can even go for trekking activities, and also check out the 9-hole Golf Course, and soak in the beauty of Sanasar.