Nature Reserve
Kathlour Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected forest reserve spanning 1,800+ acres along the Ravi River floodplains.
Protected Wildlife & Forest Reserve
Get DirectionsKathlour Wildlife Sanctuary
Kathlour Village, Pathankot District
Road Distance25 km from Pathankot city center
Railway Access25 km from Pathankot Junction (PTK)
Best HoursNovember – March (6:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Visit Duration2 – 3 hours
Detailed Overview & Verification
Factual breakdown clearly separating archaeological & administrative history from oral folklore and religious traditions.
Fact / Documented History & Architecture
Kathlour Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest reserve covering over 1,800 acres along the Ravi River floodplains. It provides habitat for spotted deer (chital), wild boar, pangolins, and winter migratory waterfowl.
🚗 How to Reach Kathlour Wildlife Sanctuary
Accessible by private vehicle or cab via the Pathankot-Gurdaspur highway branch to Kathlour.
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Last verified: September 2026
Official Authority Source:Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation, Punjab