Pathankot Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

About Pathankot Pathankot is at the meeting point of three states, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, making it an important gateway to many North Indian holiday destinations. Over the years, Pathankot has emerged as one of the leading commercial hubs of Punjab; feeding major hydro-electric projects in the country like the Ranjit Sagar Dam. Due to its ideal location, Pathankot serves as a base for the defence forces - Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Mamoon Cantonment which is Asia s largest military station is located in Pathankot. Situated in the picturesque foothills of Kangra, with the river Chakki flowing close by, the city provides access to Amritsar, Shimla, Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Kangra Valley and Jwalaji. Pathankot has also been the seat of the loi and shawl weaving industry for centuries and was on the important trade route to Central Asia. Situated in the foothills, it has a pleasant climate and picturesque surroundings

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