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Shahpurkandi Fort

Pathankot, Punjab, India

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Overview

A 16th-century Pathania fort above the Ravi gorge near the new dam — crumbling towers with Himalayan foothill views.

Why visit: Punjab's most scenic small fort, where plains meet mountains.

Things to do

›Ravi gorge views
›Fort towers
›Dam colony drive

Heritage WalkPhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹100

Duration

1 hr

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