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If you’re already in Pathankot, the 15 minute local bus from the railway station drops you right at the fort’s bus stand. On the way you can pause at the small tea stall just outside the stop for a quick chai before heading up. The Shahpur Kandi Barrage is a nice spot for a river shot, especially early in the morning when light is soft. A phone camera will capture the stonework fine, but a lightweight tripod can steady those barrage shots. If you’re staying near the station, the Best Western La Vista Pathankot is only a few kilometres away and offers easy bus access.