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Gateway to the Himalayas

Plan Your Journey

Pathankot is highly accessible and serves as the meeting point of Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Plan your trip seamlessly.

How to Reach

By Air

Pathankot has its own Domestic Airport (IXP) just 3 kms from the main city. It is highly convenient for travelers.

Pathankot Airport (IXP)

Located on the Pathankot to Majra Road, the airport is a civil enclave within the Air Force Station premises.

Flight Connectivity

Domestic flights operate on seasonal schedules. Travelers also frequently use Amritsar (119km) or Jammu (105km) airports.

Nearest Int. Airport

Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji Int. Airport, Amritsar (119 Kms)

Contact Airport

0186-2100044

By Rail

Pathankot is a major railway junction linking Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Delhi.

Major Trains

Adi Jat ExpressBti Jat ExpressJammu MailDauladhar ExpressShan-e-Punjab

Station Superintendent

0186-2220417

Railway Enquiry

139

By Road

Pathankot is highly connected via National Highways NH-44 and NH-154 with Volvo & AC buses plying daily.

Driving Distances

Mukerian40 km
Dalhousie82 km
Dharamshala90 km
Chamba118 km
Palampur115 km
Jammu105 km
Amritsar108 km
Chandigarh245 km
Delhi490 km

Gateway Destinations

Pathankot is the perfect base for exploring the greater western Himalayas.

Dalhousie

82 km

Colonial-era hill station with Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary and Dainkund peak. A must-do day trip.

2.5 hrs drive

Dharamshala

90 km

Home of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan govt-in-exile. Also the McLeod Ganj trekking hub.

2.5 hrs drive

Chamba

118 km

Ancient town along the Ravi river with stunning stone temples and famous Chamba Rumal embroidery.

3.5 hrs drive

Jammu

105 km

City of temples and gateway to Kashmir. Vaishno Devi pilgrimage base at Katra (150 km).

2.5 hrs drive

Amritsar

108 km

The Golden Temple, Wagah Border ceremony, and the legendary Amritsari kulcha.

2.5 hrs drive

Basohli

45 km

Offbeat gem known for ancient Basohli miniature paintings and lakeside scenery on the Ranjit Sagar reservoir.

1.5 hrs drive

Plan Your Visit

Operating hours and ticket prices for major attractions in Pathankot. Timings may vary seasonally; confirm locally before visiting.

AttractionVisiting HoursEntry Fee
Lakshmi Narayan Temple5:00 AM – 9:00 PMFree
Ashapurni Temple5:00 AM – 9:00 PMFree
Kathgarh TempleSunrise – SunsetFree
Ranjit Sagar DamSunrise – SunsetFree
Nurpur FortSunrise – SunsetMinimal
Shahpurkandi FortSunrise – SunsetFree
Atal Setu BridgeOpen 24 HoursToll (Vehicle)