The first tourist village, Panchari, in Jammu Division of Udhampur, was launched recently at the Sankari Devta ground in Meer Panchari.

Panchari Distance from: –
 Jammu Air Port: 110 Kms;
 Jammu R/Station: 103 Kms;
 Udhampur R/Station: 45 Kms;
 Katra R/Station: 73 Kms.
Scope of chopper landing is possible at Tourist Village Panchari.

Panchari is a hill resort covered with rich conifer forest on the side, a small township on the other side. It is surrounded by Natha Top on the east, Saroli Dhar on the West, Shankhpaul Dhar on the north and Kainth Gali on the South.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Village Network under Mission Youth in September 2021. The initiative is aimed at transforming 75 villages of the Union Territory that are known for their historical relevance, picturesque beauty, and cultural significance.

Here are interesting things you should know about Panchari, the first tourist village of UT of Jammu Kashmir with home stay:

View of huts in Panchari

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This tourism initiative will strengthen the rural economy and community entrepreneurship, empowering youth and women by providing direct and indirect employment opportunities .

Panchari Trekking Routes / Camping Sites (Only Day Camping Allowed): –

To explore these miracles of the nature, Panchari has various trekking routes.
Some of them are as under:

1. Panchari – Shankari Devta: 1 Day Trek
2. Panchari – Shankhpal: 1 Day Trek
3. Shankri Devta – Natha Top: 1 Day Trek
4. Sankri Devta to Sabore: 03 Km (Trek / Pony Ride);
5. Sabore to Ladha Dhar: 06 Kms;
   (Old Sankri Devta Mandir)
6. Sabore to Shankhpal: 08 Kms (Pony Ride / Trekking).
7. Chulna to Pathi: 21 Kms (Pony Ride / Trekking);