Pathankot — Travel Guide
Pathankot, a small city situated in Punjab in Northern Region of India and the east side of Pakistan, has a long history and rich culture. The people of the Pathankot are basically Punjabis and speak the language called Punjabi(Sweet Punjabi) with the little affect of Dogri and Himachali. People from different Religions are residing here. It is the City situated at the foot of hills and near the head of Bari Doab canal, is connected by air, rail and road with the rest of the country. It serves as a travelhub connecting three different regions of India i.e religious and cultural Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir(the heaven on earth) and state of beautiful hills attracting millions of tourists Himachal pradesh. Pathankot has been the seat of Loi and Shawl weaving industry and lies at a point where the trade routes from the hills of Chamba, Nurpur and Kangra unite and enter the plains.
The city was the Capital of the Pathani Rajputs state of Nurpur. Due to its geographical location, Pathankot is the meeting point of three states Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Its scenic location and the cultural heritage of the Rajputs have made this city a well frequented tourist spot. The city is surrounded by the Ravi and Chakki rivers and the Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas. Here’s a list of the best places you can visit in Pathankot.
October to April is the best time if you want to enjoy a trip to Pathankot itself.
By Air
The town has its own Airport named as Pathankot Airport which is also known as a Military Airport.
By Train
The city has its own Railway Station named as Pathankot Railway Station.
Shopping in pathankot is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of pathankot to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in pathankot means splurging a little bit! Shopping in pathankot is the most important activities among the tourists.
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