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About Pathankot

This is one of the largest cities in Punjab and serves as the headquarters of the district. Located close to Kangra and Dalhousie, Pathankot is the gateway to the Himalayas. It is a layover point for tourists visiting the Himalayas. Before 1849, was a part of Nurpur - ruled by the Pathania clan.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Pathankot

Gurdaspur : Named Guriya Ji, the founder of the city, Gurdaspur is a famous city located in between rivers Ravi and Sutlej. Tourists love exploring Gurdaspur for its rich Punjabi culture, divine gurudwaras, bhangra, traditional pagri, paranda and the irresistible Punjabi cuisines.
Fatehgarh Sahib : It's a renowned battleground of the war between Sikhs and Muslims. The tourism here holds immense significance owing to Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, that is renowned for the martyrdom of Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh.
Amritsar : This is one of the largest cities in Punjab and the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh community. Named after Amrit Sarovar, the town was founded in the 16th century by the 4th Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji.
Dalhousie : This prominent tourist spot is located in Dhauladhar, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in 1854 and is named after Lord Dalhousie, who developed this place as a summer retreat. Dalhousie is built over five hills - Kathlog, Portreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun, and stretches over 13 sq km.
Ludhiana : Situated on the banks of the River Sutlej, Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab. It is centrally located and segregated into New City and Old City. Founded in 1480, Ludhiana is named after the Lodhi Dynasty.
Kapurthala : Famous as the 'City of Palaces and Gardens', Kapurthala serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. It is named after Rana Kapur, who founded it in the 11th century
Faridkot : The small city was carved out of Bathinda and Firozpur in 1972. It is named after the Sufi Saint Baba Sheik Fariduddin Ganjshakar. Here you can explore some of the most beautiful forts and gurudwaras.
Shimla : The stunning hill station is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is also famous as the Summer Refuge and Queen of Hill Stations situated at an elevation of 2202 m above sea level. The present district was formed in the year 1972. It was declared as the summer capital of British India in 1864 and served as the capital of Punjab post-independence. Later Shimla became the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

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