Naag Mandir Patnitop

Getting there

• By air

  Jammu Civil Enclave (IXJ), Jammu, is the nearest airport.

• By train

  Udhampur railway station (MCTM) is the nearest station.

• By road

  Patnitop lies on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which is part of National Highway 44, 112 km from Jammu.

Why devotees come here

Naag Mandir at Mantalai, near Patnitop in Udhampur district, is dedicated to Naag Devta, the serpent deity. It is one of the most ancient shrines in the Patnitop area and was built over 600 years ago. Its unique wooden construction has intricate carvings that visitors find remarkable.

Devotees come to Naag Mandir at Mantalai to pray to Naag Devta, the serpent deity. The temple is one of the most ancient shrines in the Patnitop area, and devotees from near and far revere it. Patnitop, the hill station nearby in Udhampur district, stands at an altitude of 2,024 metres.

Legend says Shiva and Parvati were married at this very location, and the temple keeps an extensive narrative of their marriage. Devotees believe the site is where Shiva married Parvati.

The temple was built over 600 years ago. Its unique wooden construction has intricate carvings, and visitors find the craftsmanship remarkable. Every year, Nag Panchami is celebrated here with special poojas held through the day, and devotees come from all around to take part.

Festivals

• Every yearNag Panchami

  Special poojas are held through the day, and devotees come from all around to take part.

Tips for your visit

• Devotees tie sacred red threads around their fingers while they pray, so you can do the same if you wish.
• Patnitop is a popular resort for people visiting the famed Vaishno Devi Temple.

Questions people ask