About Zirakpur
Katra to Zirakpur distnce : 398 km
Estimated travel time : 8.5 hours
Katra to Zirakpur is a very popular route for both tourists and businesses. Zirakpur, popularly known as the wedding town of Punjab, is an upcoming tourist destination and fast-growing city.
Zirakpur is a satellite town of the district Mohali in the state of Punjab. Zirakpur is located on the foothills of Shivalik hills and neighboring Chandigarh and Panchkula. Zirakpur is a small town slowly becoming famous as a tourist destination. Zirakpur houses the SAI (sports authority of India) regional centre near Nabha Sahib. Zirakpur is an important religious place for Sikhs and townhouses many historical sites related to Sikhism. The main Places of worship in town are Vishwakarma Temple, Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Gurudwara Lohgarh Sahib, Gurudwara Bauli Sahib, Shiv Mandir-Green City, Gurudwara Nabha sahib, and Gurudwara Singpura Sahidaa. Other attractions are nearby towns Chandigarh and Panchkula. Major sites of attraction are Sukhna lake, Pinjore garden, Rock garden, Rose garden, Chattbir zoo, and Mohali cricket stadium.
Taxi from Katra to Zirakpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Katra to Zirakpur by car is well connected through NH 44 and Bela - Behrampur Road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Katra to Zirakpur distance is 398 Km and is 8.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Jagti - Mini Patnitop, Kali Mata Mandir
Nagrota - Sarv Shakti Chandi Mata Mandir
Jammu - Bagh-E-Bahu, Shree Ranbireshwar Temple, Amar Mahal Museum, Bahu Fort, Dogra Art Museum
Janakh - Cross view point, View Point Ban Toll, Jammu Srinagar Highway View Point
Ghagwal - Baba Badbhag SinghJi, Jamia Mosque
Jasrote - Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sahib, Kali Mata Temple, Fort Temple, Rani Mahal, Wildlife Sanctuary
Sujanpur - Baag Wali Mata Mandir, Shani Dev Mandir, Shiv Ji Mandir
Pathankot - Mata Ashapurni Ji Mandir, Nav Durga Mata Mandir, Chakki River, Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir
Mirthal - Mirthal Temple, Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Gurudwara Sahib
Dasuya - Baba Lal Dayal Ji Temple, Forest Sightseeing, Tugal Shah Pir Baba Mosque
Garhdiwala - Gurdwara Ram Pur Khera Sahib, Devi Mata Temple, Church
Hoshiarpur - Vaishno Mata Temple, Shitla Mata Mandir, Maa Chintpurni Temple, Park & Garden
Garhshankar - Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir, Vishvakarma Mandir, Mosque
Balachaur - Baba Balraj Mandir, Mahadev Mandir, Baba Balak Nath Temple
Rupnagar - Sutlej RIver, Archaeological Museum, Indus Valley Civilization & Buddhist era ruins, Makbra
Kharar - Sanatan Dharam Mandir, , Shiv Mandir, Sai Mandir, Temple Of Panchmukhi Hanuman
Chandigarh - International Dolls Museum, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Capitol Complex Tourist Center