Khewra Salt Mine is beautiful day trip destination. I have visited on 2nd Sep 2013. It is 2nd biggest Rock Salt Mine in the world. More history is coming in the upcoming pics.
Distances.
It is 27Km from Lillah Interchange M-2 Motorway. Around 200 Km from Isb and Lahore.
The other way is from Jehlum, which is almost 80Km on Jehlum Pind Dadan Khan Road.
Some Tips.
In Mine, its frequent light goes off, though they have multiple power source, Keep a torch with you.
There is no washroom in the Mine. And also do Wudu from outside the mine, if you wish to offer prayer in the Masjid of Mine. There is no Wudu facility inside the mine.
Places to Visit.
Water Pools
Sheesh Mahal
Chandni Chowk
Some caves of salt
Minar e Pakistan
Salt Mosque
What to buy:
Beautiful things made of salt rocks.
Travelogue:
We started our journey from Islamabad on M-2 Motorway. It was a chit chat journey with friends. We passed through Potohar Platuoe and the beatiful hills of Kallar Kahar. Then we descended from Salt Range after Kallar Kahar. Found ourself in a plain with the beautiful Salt Range in the background. It took us Two hour ride to Lillah Interchange. We left the motorway and headed to 27 Km journey to Khewra with Salt Range on our left. The road is single and good mettalled. We pass Pind Dadan Khan in the way. It was perfect weather with rain sun and clouds. It took us 45 minutes to reach the Salt Mine of Khewra.
We all were excited. We took tickets and headed inside mine. A cool breeze welcomed at the entrance of mine. We took one Km walk inside the mine. (You can take ride on mini train, on foot is recommended). After the walk you will be at Chandni chowk, From Chandni Chowk we took left turn. and visited the beautiful mine. Took tea with snacks from cafeteria. Beautiful caves of salt was a rare experience. It was like a film. This visit makes your remember Allah and the might of nature. It took us 3 hours for a relaxed journey inside the mine. After the tour we were again at the Chandni chowk. Again started journey back. Rest story in the pics.
