About Pathankot
Chandrapur to Pathankot distnce : 1703 km
Estimated travel time : 28.9 hours
Pathankot is a truly treasure for the tourist that is nestled in the lush greens starches along with the majestic mountains, dotted with quaint temples, and the marvelous monuments that is the great attraction for sightseeing, scenic beauty, natural sceneries and many more. One of the gateway to numerous popular tourist destinations in Northern India the town itself is a wonder of nature.
Surrounded by the arduous Himalayan Ranges from the one side and other by the majestic Shivalik Ranges on the other Pathankot the town of paradise of natural beauty is flanked at foot hills of Kangra hills, and flourished by the Chakki River Chakki, best known for its serene green beauty and a rich historical past. According to the famous historian โ Cunnigham the name of Pathankot originated from the word 'Pathan'. But the traces of the picturesque town is connect with the Mahabharat's time where a city, which was named 'Prathisthan' is the Modern Pathankot . Pathankot is world famous for its Military station โ Mammon Cantt. It is the biggest Military base in Asia. Apart from that the town is center of scared ancient temples that show the cultural side of the town that is undeniable a great experience. The town get it's highest number of tourist in the month from April to October due to it's pleasant weather but if one want to really want to experience the to true joy of visiting this city, you should surely visit this city during the festivals of Baisakhi and Lohri, which livens the city of Pathankot with festive fervor.
Taxi from Chandrapur to Pathankot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandrapur to Pathankot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandrapur to Pathankot distance is 1703 Km and is 28.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagpur - Known as the Orange City, Nagpur is famous for its oranges and also offers attractions like the Deekshabhoomi, Sitabuldi Fort, and Ambazari Lake.
2. Wardha - A small town near Nagpur, Wardha is known for its association with Mahatma Gandhi. The Sevagram Ashram and Vishwa Shanti Stupa are worth visiting here.
3. Amravati - Located in Maharashtra, Amravati is famous for the Melghat Tiger Reserve, Shri Ambadevi Temple, and Chikhaldara Hill Station.
4. Akola - Another town in Maharashtra, Akola offers attractions such as the Narnala Fort, Raj Rajeshwar Temple, and Akola Fort.
5. Aurangabad - Famous for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad also has attractions like Bibi Ka Maqbara and Daulatabad Fort.
6. Jalgaon - Known for the world-famous Ajanta Caves, Jalgaon also has interesting places like the Mehrun Lake and Ajanta Echo Point.
7. Indore - Located in Madhya Pradesh, Indore offers attractions like Rajwada Palace, Lal Bagh Palace, and Indore Museum.
8. Ujjain - A holy city on the banks of the Shipra River, Ujjain is famous for the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Kumbh Mela, and Kal Bhairav Temple.
9. Jodhpur - Known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is famous for the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace.
10. Pathankot - Finally, reaching Pathankot, you can explore attractions such as Ranjit Sagar Dam, Mukteshwar Temple, and Nurpur Fort.