Pathankot in Punjab is the bridgehead between India and its state Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated near the head of Bari Doab canal and well connected by rail and road to the rest of the country. Pathankot in Punjab has been the seat of Loi and Shawl weaving industry and lies at a point where the trade routes from the hills of Chamba, Nurpur and Kangra unite and enter the plains. Pathankot covers an area of 22.10 sq kms with 129198 populations. Through Pathankot Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Maclodgunj, Kangra Valley, Jwalaji, Chintpurni, are some of the various Hill Stations of Himachal Pradesh that can go through Pathankot.