Pathankot Tourism

Pathankot is at the meeting point of the three northern states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to its ideal location, Pathankot serves as a travel hub for the three northerly states. Pathankot is the ninth most populous city in the state of Punjab. It is the last city in Punjab on the national highway towards Jammu and Kashmir. Situated in the foothills of Kangra and Dalhousie, with the river Chakki flowing close by, the city is often used as a rest-stop before heading into the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, Dalhousie, Chamba, and Kangra, deep into the Himalayas.

Pathankot is a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Punjab, and became part of Gurdaspur district and recently in 2011 it has become the headquarters of Pathankot district in Punjab, India serves as the capital of the Pathankot district. Pathankot includes the two sub-divisions of Pathankot and Dhar Kalan and the two sub-tehsils of Narot Jaimal Singh and Bamial. The district today comprises 421 revenue villages, and the headquarters is in Pathankot.

Attractions in Pathankot
Have a memorable tour to Pathankot by availing any of the Himachal Pradesh packages from Indian Holiday. Here are some of the attractions in Pathankot:

Ranjit Sagar Dam - This tourist attraction is the highest gravity dam in the Asian continent. The Ranjit Sagar Dam gets water supply from the River Ravi. Thanks to the government's initiative, this dam has become a popular tourist spot.

Shahpur Kandi Fort - Built in 1505 by Jaspal Singh Pathania, the Shahpur Kandi Fort is another popular tourist attraction.

Nagni Temple - This temple dedicated to Nagni Devi, who protects the locals from poisonous snakebites, is a major tourist destination on the outskirts of Pathankot.,The temple attracts a huge crowd during the month of August. Places around Pathankot

These are other interesting locations around Pathankot:

Mukteshwar Temple - This sacred site located 20 km from the main town of Pathankot plays host to the annual festival of Mukesran da Mela during the month of April. According to legend, the Pandavas lived here for sometime while in exile. The site presently has a white marble shivalingam.

Nurpur Fort - This ancient fort situated around 25 km from Pathankot on the banks of Jabbar River was originally called Dhameri. The Mughal Emperor, Jehengir, renamed it Nurpur Fort.

Punjab Tourism

Punjab Tourism famously referred to as ‘The land of five rivers’, is situated in the north western part of India. This fertile land ranks amongst the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its religious diversity as it was here many religious movements were initiated. The scenic landscape, rich history and famous religious sites are the most important reasons for increasing number of visits by tourists. Here are the top 10 places to visit in Punjab.