Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Places to visit near Parol

Parol is a town in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to about 7,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 23 temples, 8 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lakhanpur Fort (19 km), Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir (37 km) and Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir (40 km).

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Parol at a glance

Location
Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Population
about 7,800
Coordinates
32.3460° N, 75.4344° E
Places within 50 km
65 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Dalhousie, 68 km
Railway station
Budhi (BDHY), 13 km
Airport
Pathankot Airport (IXP), 28 km

Top places to visit near Parol

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Temples near Parol

47 temples within 100 km of Parol. The closest is Airwan Temple (1 km); the best-known is Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Parol

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parol. The closest is Jasrota Fort Temple (18 km); the best-known is Lakhanpur Fort (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parol

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parol. The closest is Lotus Lake (12 km); the best-known is Ranjit Sagar Lake View Point, Lakhanpur (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parol

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parol. The closest is Jammu Hills (15 km); the best-known is Ucha Thara View Point (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parol

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parol. The closest is KK Birla Gardens (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Parol

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Parol. The closest is Dargah Peer Baba Lakh Data Ji (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Parol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parol
  2. 17 km Jasrota Kali Mata Temple · temple, Kathua
  3. 16 km KK Birla Gardens · garden, Kathua
  4. 9 km Lakhanpur Fort · fort, Kathua
  5. 17 km Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir · temple, Pathankot
  6. 44 km Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir · temple, Kangra
  7. 40 km Back to Parol

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How to reach Parol

  • By train: Budhi (BDHY) — about 13 km from the centre
  • By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), Pathankot — about 28 km by road
  • By air: Jammu Airport (IXJ), Jammu — about 85 km by road
  • By road from Dalhousie: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Jammu: about 86 km · directions
  • By road from Dharamshala: about 106 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Parol

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Parol by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2347Airwan Temple (1 km)
Forts & heritage826Jasrota Fort Temple (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs523Lotus Lake (12 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints217Jammu Hills (15 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens313KK Birla Gardens (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs713Dargah Peer Baba Lakh Data Ji (4 km)
Parks610Long Park (12 km)
Churches67The Church of Blessings and Grace (8 km)
Museums05Dogra Art Museum (85 km)
Other attractions34Kathua Waterfront (11 km)
Treks13Skytrekkers (26 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ravi River (41 km)
Waterfalls02Panchpula Waterfall (70 km)
Caves02Trilokpur Cave Temple (76 km)
Buddhist sites01Gurdwara Janam Asthan Baba Buddha Sahib (Dist. Amritsar) (98 km)

Parol: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Parol?

Lakhanpur Fort (fort, about 19 km), KK Birla Gardens (garden, about 12 km), Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 37 km), Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 40 km), Jasrota Kali Mata Temple (temple, about 17 km), Skytrekkers (trek, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parol?

65 places on Spotwander: 23 temples, 8 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Parol?

Airwan Temple, about 1 km by road; Airwan Ancient Shiv Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Parol?

Jasrota Fort Temple, about 18 km by road; Lakhanpur Fort (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Parol?

Lotus Lake, about 12 km by road; Ujh Dam (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parol?

Start in Parol, visit Jasrota Kali Mata Temple, then KK Birla Gardens, then Lakhanpur Fort, then Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir, then Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Parol?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Parol?

By train: Budhi (BDHY), about 13 km away. By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), about 28 km by road. By road: 68 km from Dalhousie.

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