India /Punjab /Pathankot /Pathankot
Sight Address : Ashapurni Mandir Pathankot District, Pathankot 145001 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Ashapurni Mandir is the holy shrine of Hindu religion, located close to city centre on national highway-154 in the city of Pathankot, Punjab. Ashapurni Mandir is an old temple situated at Pathankot in Punjab. A lot of devotees throng the temple to pay obeisance to the Goddess.It is said that Mata Ashapurni is very powerful and fulfils all wishes of the followers. Everyday kanya pooja and special pooja is held and free meals are offered to devotees at Ashapurni Mandir. Mata temple is filled with mantras and holy chants which refreshes the mind. The main festival celebrated here is the Navratra Mahotsav. The temple is particularly worth a visit during this festival. The temple is open from dawn to dusk. It can be visited at any time of the year.Ashapurni Mandir is a must visit along with family while in Pathankot.
Ashapurni Mandir
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Throughout the year
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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How to ReachEdit
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BUS : The main bus stand is the Maharana Pratap Terminus and this bus stand is well connected by buses from Jammu State Transport Corporation, Punjab State Transport Corporation, Haryana Roadways and the Himachal Transport Corporation. One can reach the city from Chandigarh by bus in six hours. Buses are the cheapest option and prices vary according to the service provider.
Train : Pathankot is a major railhead in the state and it has excellent connectivity to many places in the country. Pathankot has two stations and the main station is connected to Delhi (Dhauladhar Exp), Amritsar (Jat Bti Exp), Jammu (Tata Jat Exp) and others. Tickets from Delhi to Pathankot cost Rs 200 and this is the easiest option to reach the place. However this is an important transit point and most trains are always overbooked. Auto rickshaws are available from the station to the city center.
Air : Pathankot has a military airport that has a few scheduled commercial flights. One can reach Pathankot by air from places such as Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu. However the frequency of the flights might not be good. Auto rickshaws and taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the city itself.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Book a cab from Pathankot for any destination in himachal. Or if you want to have some kind of adventures then you can hire bikes from Pathankot and go to nature’s lap by enjoying the Himalayas.
- There are lot of tour and travels near the bus stand and railway station area.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Pathankot is a major tourist city in India.
- Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
