About Pathankot (IXP)
Blessed with immense natural beauty, Pathankot is located picturesquely at the foothills of Kangra and Dalhousie, in the Indian State of Punjab. Due to its favourable location, this place serves as a perfect base for tourists to explore nearby destinations in the nearby states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. There are a number of historical forts, temples and churches in the city worth exploring. On a tour of Pathankot, tourists must not miss to visit the 900-year old Nurpur Fort and 500-year old Shahpurkandi Fort, two of the most significant historical edifices and major attractions in the city. Located about 25 km from this city, the ancient Shiva Temple in Kathgarh is an important place where tourists can head to. There is yet another temple about 30 km from the city, which is believed to have been built at the time of Alexander the Great. Travellers can use Pathankot as a stop-over on their way to Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Amritsar, Chamba, Jammu and Hoshiarpur among other places. The Ranjit Sagar Dam is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Pathankot. It is renowned as one of the highest earth-fill dams in the country. Serving as a gateway to several popular tourist sites, this city boasts of a rich history and deep-rooted culture that makes it a much favoured destination. Tourists can grab a tailor-made travel package from MakeMyTrip to travel around this beautiful paradise-like land comfortably.
About Pathankot Airport
Pathankot International Airport
Pathankot
Punjab
India
Tel: +91-186-210-0044