Where to stay in Pathankot

See

Pathankot is surrounded by both the Shivalik range, part of what makes up the foothills of The Himalayas, and the river Chakki. There are some old temples like Kali Mata Mandir, Mandir Aashapurni, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, and Bhagwan Shiri Satya Sai Baba's Mandir at the northern part of town in the village Manwal. There are also beautiful British-era churches on Mission Road, huge Gurudwaras (Sikh temples) and a very ancient mosque right in the middle of downtown Pathankot, mixing all the colorful cultures of India. There is a beautiful view of the river Ravi from "Pari Baagh" Madhupur.

• Nurpur Fort
• Shahpurkandi fort
• Kathgarh Mandir

Eat

You can get excellent North Indian delicacies round the clock. A few of the renowned restaurants of the city are Hotel Venice, Hotel Woodland, Moti Mahal, Unite Hotel, Hotel Pathankot.

Drink

This city is famous for lichis. You can eat the fruit or ask for lichi juice. In seasons other than summer when you cannot get fresh Lichi, ask for packaged lichi juice. Many big companies like package it.

Stay safe

Pathankot is by and large a very safe place. Violent crime is almost unheard of, although it's important to keep an eye on your belongings in public, as petty theft can occur at Railway stations. Do report any such activity to the police. Keep away from the touts. Most part of Pathankot City is covered by Army camps. Heavy traffic and congestion at Gandhi Chowk and Dhangu Road Railway Crossing. These days the traffic and transport situation in Pathankot has become very pathetic and getting daily deteriorated and dangerous due to increasing number of vehicles, 2, 3 and 4 wheelers, and indisciplined and careless driving of the citizens.