Pathankot district, Punjab, India

Places to visit near Pathankot

Pathankot is a city in Pathankot district, Punjab, India, home to about 1,74,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 28 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 mosques & dargahs and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lakhanpur Fort (16 km), Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir (22 km) and Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir (23 km).

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Pathankot, Punjab
Pathankot, Pathankot district, Punjab, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pathankot at a glance

Location
Pathankot district, Punjab, India
Population
about 1,74,306
Coordinates
32.2748° N, 75.6529° E
Places within 50 km
109 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Dalhousie, 52 km
Railway station
Chakki Bank (CHKB), 3 km
Airport
Pathankot Airport (IXP), 6 km

Top places to visit near Pathankot

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pathankot: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pathankot, by type

Temples near Pathankot

58 temples within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Pracheen Kali Mata Temple (1 km); the best-known is Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pathankot

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Ravi Barrage Lakhanpur (15 km); the best-known is View Point Ranjit Sagar Dam (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pathankot

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Heera Masjid (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pathankot

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Maharaja Gulab Singh Statue Lakhanpur (16 km); the best-known is Lakhanpur Fort (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pathankot

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Chaki Pull View Point (14 km); the best-known is Ucha Thara View Point (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Pathankot

17 churches within 100 km of Pathankot. The closest is Christ Church C.N.I. (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pathankot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pathankot
  2. 23 km Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir · temple, Pathankot
  3. 17 km Lakhanpur Fort · fort, Kathua
  4. 16 km Skytrekkers · trek, Pathankot
  5. 22 km Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir · temple, Kangra
  6. 22 km Pracheen Kali Mata Temple · temple, Pathankot
  7. 0 km Back to Pathankot

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From travellers near Pathankot

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How to reach Pathankot

  • By train: Chakki Bank (CHKB) — about 3 km from the centre
  • By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), Pathankot — about 6 km by road
  • By air: Kangra Airport (DHM), Kangra — about 73 km by road
  • By road from Dalhousie: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Dharamshala: about 79 km · directions
  • By road from Jammu: about 112 km · directions

All places near Pathankot by distance

Within 15 km of Pathankot

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pathankot by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2858Pracheen Kali Mata Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs626Ravi Barrage Lakhanpur (15 km)
Mosques & dargahs1923Jama Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage822Maharaja Gulab Singh Statue Lakhanpur (16 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints622Chaki Pull View Point (14 km)
Churches1517Christ Church C.N.I. (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens515Nature Park (2 km)
Parks1113Shimla Pahari (1 km)
Other attractions79Cute . Icles by Mehak Dhiman (1 km)
Treks17Skytrekkers (1 km)
Museums17Gani Art Gallery (4 km)
Waterfalls06Panchpula Waterfall (53 km)
Caves23Gudi Baba Gufa ( Pandhavs Cave) (19 km)
Buddhist sites03Buddhist Temple (79 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ravi River (56 km)
Jain sites01Shree Kangra Jain Shwetambar Tirth (75 km)

Pathankot: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pathankot?

Lakhanpur Fort (fort, about 16 km), Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 22 km), Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 23 km), Skytrekkers (trek, about 1 km), Pracheen Kali Mata Temple (temple, about 1 km), Environment Park (park, about 3 km).

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

109 places on Spotwander: 28 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Pathankot?

Pracheen Kali Mata Temple, about 1 km by road; Shri Renuka Mandir (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pathankot?

Ravi Barrage Lakhanpur, about 15 km by road; Lotus Lake (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Pathankot?

Jama Masjid, about 1 km by road; Heera Masjid (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pathankot?

Start in Pathankot, visit Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir, then Lakhanpur Fort, then Skytrekkers, then Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir, then Pracheen Kali Mata Temple, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pathankot?

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

How do I reach Pathankot?

By train: Chakki Bank (CHKB), about 3 km away. By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), about 6 km by road. By road: 52 km from Dalhousie.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pathankot’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pathankot on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.