Places to Visit in Pathankot

Top attractions and must-see spots in Pathankot

  • Ashapurni Mandir

    One of Pathankot's oldest temples, dedicated to Mata Ashapurni and lively during Navratri celebrations.

  • Barth Sahib Gurudwara

    A Sikh pilgrimage site marking where Baba Sri Chand meditated, about 11km from Pathankot.

  • Hydraulic Research Station

    A Chakki Bank research center showing scale models of dams and irrigation systems, open to visitors.

  • Kali Mata Ka Mandir

    An old hilltop temple to Goddess Kali reached by a short trek, busiest on Tuesdays and during Navratri.

  • Kathgarh Temple

    A riverside Shiva-Parvati temple about 25km from Pathankot, known for its two lingams and Roman-style architecture.

  • Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary

    A 758-hectare sanctuary on the Ravi floodplain, home to deer, black bears, and migratory birds.

  • Lakshmi Narayan Mandir

    A spacious Vishnu-Lakshmi temple in Pathankot known for its large courtyard statue of Hanuman.

  • Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple

    An ancient cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, nestled amidst scenic hills and believed to be associated with the Pandavas.

  • Nagni Temple

    An ancient snake goddess temple about 16km from Pathankot, famous for its August Saturday fair.

  • Nurpur Fort

    A ruined 10th-century Rajput fort in Himachal Pradesh, about 25km from Pathankot, with a Krishna temple inside.

  • Ranjit Sagar Dam

    A 600MW hydroelectric dam and reservoir on the Ravi, about 30km from Pathankot, popular for picnics.

  • Shahpurkandi Fort

    A 16th-century Rajput fort overlooking the Ravi River, built to guard the Nurpur and Kangra frontier.

  • Shani Dev Mandir

    A Saili Road shrine to Lord Shani, popular with devotees seeking relief from hardship, especially on Saturdays.

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