Gurdaspur — Travel Guide
Gurdaspur owes its name to Guriya Ji, the founder of the district. It was founded in the beginning of the 17th Century. A number of Sikh Gurus have been closely associated with the district, namely Guru Nanak and Guru Hargobind. Gurdaspur is the northern-most district of Punjab. It is located in the Jalandhar division and lies between rivers Ravi and Beas. The landscape of the Gurdaspur has varied topography, comprising of hilly tract, undulating plan, flood plains of the Ravi and the Beas and upland plain. The district has three Tehsils namely, Gurdaspur, Batala and Dera Baba Nanak. Beas and Ravi are the two main rivers that flow through the district, both of which originate near the Rohitang pass in Himachal Pradesh. The soli of the district is alluvial and fertile. There are the forests consisting of the miscellaneous hardwood species and the Chil pine.
The Best Time to Visit November to March.
BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Gurdaspur. Nearest airport is Raja Sansi Airport.
Gurdaspur - 64 km away
BY TRAIN
Gurdaspur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Shopping in Gurdaspur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Gurdaspur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in G
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