In the Mahabharata and in the works of Sanskrit grammarian and linguistic scholar Panini, the region is also mentioned as ‘Audumbara’ which was classified as Ayudhajivi sangha (Warrior Community).

Numerous coins of great antiquity related to Ancient Audumbara Kingdom were found at various sites of Pathankot.

Moran, a Muslim dancing girl Ranjit Singh married lived in a fortress in Pathankot from 1811 till her demise.

You can find them at various places where they charge you 10/- but you can avail general conveniences in a clean environment[4] Pathankot is well connected by rail and road with the rest of the country.

Pathankot is connected by a vast network of private and public-sector bus services to other cities in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir.

Pathankot is used as a gateway for Chamba and Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh and for various locations in Jammu and Kashmir like Jammu City Mansar Lake, Srinagar, Udhampur, Holy Cave at Amarnath, Patni Top and Holy Cave of Mata Vaishno Devi (Katra) 155 km away from Pathankot.

The region is known for producing crops like wheat, maize, and litchi, benefiting from its fertile soil and favorable climate.

Its strategic location makes it a key trading hub connecting Punjab with Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Small-scale industries, local trade markets, and tourism also contribute significantly to the city’s economic activities.

Litchi Production Pathankot is a key litchi-growing region in Punjab, with a seasonal harvest in late spring.

The Punjab government has taken initiatives to boost horticulture and enhance market access, addressing challenges like pests and price fluctuations to improve productivity and profitability.

On 8 November 2014, Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal laid the foundation stone for a stadium in Pathankot.

[11] Pathankot city is surrounded by both the Shivalik range, part of which makes up the foothills of the Himalayas, and the river Chakki.

The Union Ministry for Forests, Environment and Climate Change has given the long-awaited signal to develop the twin islands of Kalara and Palangi, located in the midst of the Ranjit Sagar Dam Lake, as world class tourist spots.