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Pathankot [ visit pathankot city website ] is in Punjab.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Pathankot Air Force Base (IATA: IXP) has previously served some civilian flights to Delhi and Dharamsala, but as of 2008 there are no scheduled services. Air Deccan has started the air sevices for Pathankot too. Do check for the services.

For more information about Pathankot Click www.infopathankot.com

[edit] By train

Pathankot is a major railroad junction and the nearest mainline station to Dharamsala. Lines from Amritsar (2 hrs) and Delhi (8 hrs) merge here, and all services to Jammu (2 hrs) pass through. In addition to Pathankot station itself, there is a second station called Chakki Bank just 4 km away, which serves some express trains that do not stop in Pathankot station. Nowadays the majority of the Jammu trains stop only at Chakki Bank and not at Pathankot. Unfortunately Chakki Bank is a smaller station with limited facilities.

In addition, Pathankot is also served by the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway (a.k.a. Kangra Toy Train) built by the British, which crawls 128 km through stunning scenery to Joginder Nagar via Palampur and Kangra (near Dharamsala). However, the luxury Kangra Queen services were terminated back in 2003, leaving about 6 departures daily of slow, often packed second class trains, taking over six hours. Bookings for these can only be done locally at Pathankot station. Some of these trains run to Baijnath Paprola and a few to Joginder Nagar. The main stations on this line include Kangra and Palampur, although Dalhousie and Dharmasala are not on the line.

For more information about Pathankot Trains & their schedules Click Chakki Bank Railway Station & Pathankot Railway Station

[edit] By bus

The main bus stand has been renovated. Its close to the railway station. Formerly, there were two bus stations: a small one right next to the train station (for Himachal buses) and the main bus stand a few km away. Public HRTC buses to Dharamsala take 3-4 twisty, turny hours and cost Rs.75, while buses to Amritsar take 3 hours and cost the same.Dalhousie famous destination for honeymoon couples is at just 80 km from pathankot

Pathankot is situated at the entry point of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The famous Hindu Pilgrimage Vaishno devi is just 160 km from pathankot.From Chandigarh you can reach here in just 6hrs.It is well connected with bus services from Punjab roadways,Haryana Roadways,Himachal Roadways and J&K transport.

For more information about Pathankot Bus Stand Click Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminal Pathankot & To get Schedule of Buses Click Time Table

[edit] Get around

1.Madhopur also there are two spots where you can visit and go for picnic or outing. one is "Parion ka baag" second one is the "Coral restaurant", beautifully situated at the bank of the river. you can enjoy the food there.

2.you can visit the "Ranjit Sagar DAM", the way to dam is itself very excited. You will love the hilly area and the road which link the pathankot city and DAM.

3. Pathankot has the biggest cantonment area of army in India.There is a big air force training station at pathankot.

You can take auto rickshaw at very cheaper rates.You can reach at any part of pathankot by spending just Rs 5 or a maximum of Rs 10. These are quite the safest mode of transport in Patahnkot

Pathankot city known as gateway to Himachal Pradesh & Jammu and Kashmir. Pathankot is well connected by Air & Train. Pathankot has big military base. Dalhousie is nearest tourist hill station. It is aprrox 85 km from Pathankot. One can easily visit Dalhousie from Pathankot or Chakki bank railway station. Dalhousie is small & very beautifull station. While start for Dalhousie the TunnuHatti barrier is there to check all the cabs & other tax formalities. Star Tour N Travels Pathankot appointed as travel company by Himachal Tourism Corporation Shimla to provide services of Car Rental and Hotel Bookings to Dalhousie & other hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. One can take the genuine services from the company. 0186-2235189, 2235190

[edit][add listing] See

Pathankot city is covered by the Shivalik range foot hills of The Himalayas, with awesome river Chakki. There are some old temples like Kali Mata Mandir, Mandir Aashapurni, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, and Bhagwan Shiri Satya Sai Baba's Mandir at the northern part of town in the village Manwal. There are also beautiful British-era Churches on Mission Road, huge Gurudwaras (Sikh Temple) and a very ancient mosque right in the middle of downtown Pathankot mixing all the colorful cultures of India.

• There is a fortress called the Nurpur Fort built by the Pathania Rajputs, more than 900 years ago. It was damaged due to the great earthquake which struck this region early in 1905 A.D. 25 km from Pathankot. It is quite famous in North India, and the temple inside attracts tourists from all across. It is 25 km away from Pathankot.

• Shahpurkandi fort is also one of the main attractions of Pathankot city. It was built in 1505 A.D. by a Rajput chief, by the name of Jaspal Singh Pathania. It was strategically located to have control over the Kangra and Nurpur region. The fort is in ruins, and is famous for its temples and the view it commands over the Ravi river.

• The ancient Shiva temple Kathgarh. It is approximately 25 km from Pathankot, to reach there one has to go to Indora (HP), which is 20 km away from Pathankot. Don't miss this temple if you visit Pathankot.

• You should also visit Jugial Township 15 km (approx) from Pathankot. This place has greenery all around and one Laxmi Narayan Mandir which is the biggest among the nearby areas.

• There is an important temple named Kathgarh Mandir. It is is approx. 30 km from Pathankot towards Indora/chanour (H.P). This temple is very historical temple. As the saying goes that this temple was constructed at the time/era of Alexander The Great.

• There are huge gardens of mango,litchi etc.You can find "dusheri mango" gardens which are fully loaded in the months of April.Flavour of mangoes will make you crazy for them.Litchi gardens for which pathankot is famous are full with red coloured fruit in months of May.Don't miss the chance to eat this by directly plucking from Tree.

just at the outskirts now there is CCD and Nirula's also...for food lovers.

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• Himalaya Tour And Travels provides all complete package tour to Himachal J&K at very cheap rates with the best facilites. Contact 09814591763 (cell). There is not a whole lot to do in Pathankot, but this is precisely its charm.

• Book a cab from pathankot for any destination in himachal. Or if you want to have some kind of adventures then you can hire bikes from pathankot and go to nature's lap by enjoying the himalayas.

• There are lot of tour and travels near the bus stand and railway station area.

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Pathankot was once famous for the timber trade with fine varieties of Deodar, Pine, Fir and Spruce being brought in from the far flung forests of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. You can buy pure and semi pure pashmina shawls from here because of its closeness to two important pashmina manufacturing states Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and other things and its also famous for its crockery factory.

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If you really love to eat spicy Punjabi food then visit "Makhan da dhaba" near the railway line. It is very famous for its cheap and tasty food.He serves Dal Tarka, Channa Masala,Muttar Paneer and many more spicy dishes and any two person can eat good food in Rs.50 only. This may be among the cheapest and tasiest food in the area.

Well, if you love sweets, you can visit 'Banarsi Di Hatti' (Banarsi's Shop), famous for a sweet caled Palang-tod, meaning one which can break (tod) a bed (palang), basically a milk cake or PGT. The shop has been making it for more than 70 years.

Also there area famous puris with chana and lassi in breakfast, and the famous bakery shops of Saini bakers and A-One bakers.

If you get bored with all spicy and fast food and want to have some home like food prepared with pure desi ghee at very reasonable prices then you can go to "Chamba Dhabha" at Post office chowk..Don't go with the name of "Dhabha" basically this is the one of the oldest hotel of pathankot. Here you can really enjoy the taste of himachal as all the cooks and staff has roots from chamba.

If you're just passing through Pathankot and want to have anything from a quick munch to a splurge , stopover at:

• Moti Mahal is the best restaurant in pathankot with its lounge bar,terrace morrocan open bar & restaurant & a party hall to catter parties upto 200 people, which is a branch of well known moti mahal restaraunt of delhi.Moti Mahal’s Tandoori Trail showcases great recipes, some inherited and some a result of experimentation by the author, which are as delicious today as they were 57 years ago. This is a collection of secret recipes offered to the lovers of good food and as a token of their loyalty towards Moti Mahal’s cuisine worldwide. Enjoy and savour each of them. Besides this treasure house of recipes, a picture gallery of unique photographs of Kundan Lal Gujral at several award ceremonies, as well as with various dignitaries including former president Zakir Hussain, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Kennedy.

Spice n Ice, The Lounge Cuisine: Tandoori, Mughali , indian , chinese , continental Seating: Lounge, Comfort Hours: 11:30am- 11:30pm address: g.k. plaza, saili road, near patel chowk.ph. 2252515. 9988089700

• Hotel Woodland (2 STAR) [1], Dhangu Rd. Situated in the heart of the city. With the best in class restaurant and best in class a.c rooms. Certified by HRANI (Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India).

• Honey Bun It is a fast food restaurant and a bakery shop near Hotel Woodland. Its amazing ambiance will surprise you. The prices are very reasonable. It is the best place in the town where you will get best value for money along with great eating experience.

• U-nite Hotel, Gurdaspur Road.

• Hotel Venice

• U can enjoy CCD(Coffee Cafe Day) near Manwal

[edit][add listing] Drink

This city is famous for Lichi- a red skinned fruit having white pulpy juicy interior. You can eat the fruit or ask for lichi juice. In seasons other than summer when you can't get fresh Lichi, ask for packaged lichi juice. Many big companies like Real- package it.

You can ask for Apple which is grown in adjoining Himachal Pradesh any time of the year at reasonable price.

MOTI MAHAL LOUNGE BAR ==SPICE AND ICE== The only lounge bar in the city where you can take a sip of all types of cocktails and mocktails Aalong with some oldest scotch collections. the place is known as the army den on weekends because of huge army crowd. so if you want to see the best crowd of the city , you must visit this place.

HOTEL WOODLAND (2 STAR)

BAR --- One of PATHANKOT's hottest nightspots from the moment it opened, FOREST BAR in PATHANKOT is a dazzling venue decorated in a riotous collection of styles. It features a forest outlook and furniture design that looks like jungle safari. It is the perfect place for drinks, lively conversation, people-watching, and experiencing the undeniable excitement of the city.

• To have the great taste of LASSI go to lassi shop in sabzi mandi at Gandhi Chowk.There you will get a full glass of lassi at very cheaper prices and just with one glass you will not feel hungary till evening

For more information about Pathankot Click www.infopathankot.com

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Hotel Woodland (2 STAR) [2]. Hotel Woodland is a Luxurious hotel centrally located near the domestic airport and railway station. The Hotel is Pathankot's only Luxury hotel which is rated 2 STAR by HRANI (Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India). It has 18 rooms in a variety of classes. Relish your stay at Hotel Woodland.

• Hotel u-nite

• Dee pee residency

• Walia Resort

• Hotel Venice.Hotel Venice is marvellous hotel with very well educated staff.You will enjoy the hospitality and food provided.This is at Dhangu road and is easily accessible

• Hotel Stay-Well - As of April 2008, Hotel Stay-Well was under construction, but was still open. A highly recommended hotel for it is conveniently located near the bus station and a short rickshaw to the train station.

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[edit] Get out

Pathankot is the part of punjab or you can say this is the last city of punjab.Pathankot is 7th largest city of punjab and it enjoys the rich culture of Punjab,J&K and Himachal.All languages Hindi,Punjabi,dogri,pahari,Urdu are commonly spoken here.