Tourism in Udhampur District is a tourist`s delight. This district of Jammu and Kashmir has a lot to offer when it comes to tourism. Pilgrim tourists, leisure tourists, adventure tourists and nature loves throng this place from all across the world.

Pilgrimage Tourism in Udhampur District
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrines of India, located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. Thousands of pilgrims visit every year to seek blessings. The 2800 years old, Historic Temples Sudhmahadev is situated in the Chenani Tehsil of District Udhampur. The temple is one the oldest Shiva Temples of Jammu and Kashmir State. Thousands of pilgrims visits the temple especially during the three day fair held on the occasion of Jeshta Purnima. The beautiful location of Sudhmahadev temple and Mantalai Ashram adds to the beauty of the place. The Shiv Khori Shrine, one the natural wonders of the region, is considered second only to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Necessary infrastructure had been developed by the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board established recently to attract more Tourists. About three lacs Tourist has visited the shrine every year. Other holy places are Babore Temples, Krimchi Temples, shrines of Chountra Devi and Pingla Devi.

Leisure Tourism in Udhampur District
There are quite a few places of historical interest in Udhampur district. Sheesh Mahal of Ramnagar, Ramnagar Fort and Reasi Fort are some of the noteworthy places of the district. Babore is one of the most impressive sites of archaeological importance in the District Udhampur. Now a protected monument, there exited several temples of ancient time. The remains of Babore temples throw lights to how impressive art and architecture was prevalent even in that time. Another splendid ancient stone temple complex has been found in North-West of Udhampur town at the village Krimchi amidst green hills. The main temple which is 50 feet high is decorated with abstract designs and its porch bears a close resemblance to ancient stone temples of Kashmir valley. The Bhimgarh fort is another protected monument of District Udhampur. The fort is located in on a hillock in Reasi Town on the bank of river Anji. Another historic building in the area just near the Sheesh Mahal is the Ramnagar Fort .The fort is square on plan with polygonal bastions rising to three stories on four corners.

Nature Tourism in Udhampur District
The lake of Mansar is situated 40 Kms in the South of Udhampur town on the Udhampur Samba Road. It`s a scenic picnic spot. The flora and fauna of the place is a delight for the tourist. The lake has cemented path all around with required illumination, with projected view decks to enjoy flickering of seasonal birds, tortoise and fishes of different species. There is a wild life Sanctuary housing jungle life like Spotted Deer, Neelgai etc. besides other water birds such as Cranes, Ducks etc. Patni top is a famous hill resort on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway about 40 Kms from Udhampur. Enveloped by thick wooded forests, Patni top offers beautiful spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of mountain scope of the Chenab basin. Sanasar is a Saucer Shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a nine hole Golf Course. Kud is a popular tourist resort and is situated on the Jammu Srinagar National Highway. A most developed hill station of Udhampur District Kud has been blessed with good soothing and pleasant weather and has immense natural beauty.

Adventure Tourism in Udhampur District
Patnitop at a height of 7000 feet approximately is shrouded by dense forests rich in flora and fauna is a trekker`s paradise. It is a pleasurable trek of 10-12 Kms from Patnitop. About 8 Kms further steady trek steep in beginning brings one to another enthralling hilly resort Mantalai. Mantalai to Latti is a gradual trek of 13 Kms through pine scented forests. Latti to Kirchi is a trek of 18 Kms through Deodar forests having springs and small rivers in the entire track. One can take pleasure in impressive and perfect scenery. The saucer shaped meadow of Sanasar bordering Patnitop is an alpine resort enclosed by gigantic conifers. From Patnitop to Sanasar is a five hour trek though dense forests. The trekkers get delight from the obscurities of nature, unfolded in form of blue skyline in day, sunlight filtering through elegant deodars, hushed silence, calm cool breeze and pine scented flower strewn meadows.