Ramban/Rahi Vijay Sharma
Block Gandhri which is nearly 180kms far from Srinagar district and 180 from Jammu district, making it almost central point between Jammu-Srinagar. It is about 32kms from District head quarter Ramban.
The area is connected with motor able road with surrounding beautiful deodar and fir trees, snow cap mountains, hilly terrain, deep valleys and is famous for natural attractions as well as sink beauties. The road from Ramban to Bhatni offers a majestic view of the pir-panjal range and Shankpal spot right at the top of the village.
The Bhatni village appears abode of tranquility with vast meadows, forest track and undulating slopes. The Bhatni Mela is held every year in the month of August starting from Nag Panchmi. The three days mela depicts centuries old tradition of local folk culture by “Kud” performed with zest and passion by locals on these days.
Tourism Potential:
The area offers opportunities of adventure activities such as trekking, camping, etc. The trekking routes are:
1)Bhatni Village
To ……Doda. (One Day)
2) Bhatni village to………….Shankpal (Ladha dhar) …………Sanasar (famous tourist spot). (one day)
3) Bhatni to……….Shankpal Top (Ladha dhar)………Mongri/Panchari (Udhampur) (one day)
4) Bhatni to…….Tanger…….Sawalkote Hydro power project. (one day)
5) Bhatni to….. Surni Kund….Sanasar….Patnitop (two days)
6) Bhatni to……Borg………Duthan Village (one day)
Ladha-Dhar (Shankpal Top)
The picturesque Ladha-Dhar range borders the three District viz. Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi. The famous pilgrimage spot Shankpal temple is located the top plateau of Ladhadhar at an altitude of about 2800 meters above the sea level which is the highest point of Shankpal Ridge. The scenic spot is an outstanding opportunity for adventure tourism.
