Trekking Trails, Sanasar, Jammu & Kashmir India

Shank Pal Templeis located on the Shank Pal ridge at an altitude of 2800 mts and is a 5 hr moderate trek. The 400 yr old temple, is dedicated to Nag Shank Pal. No mortar has been used, to join the stones of the temple.

Ladoo Ladi(meaning a boy and a girl, in local dialect) is a soft nature walk of 4 km, starting from Madha Top.

Shanta Galais a pass on the Shanta ridge and offers the view of the Panchari valley on the other side of the ridge. The pass leads to the Lander area.

Surni Kund is a small pond on the high Shank Pal ridge.2 K\km from the Shank Pal Nag temple, it is a 7 hr demanding trek from Sanasar.

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.

Some travel agencies in the city can also organise trekking expeditions in different parts of Jammu. Details are available with the Tourist Office in the TRC.