Khewra Salt Mines | Jhelum - Pakistan

in hive-119463 •  3 years ago 

The Khewra Salt Mines is located in Khewra, north of Pind Dadan Khan, an administrative subdivision of Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is Pakistan's largest and oldest salt mine and the world's second-largest. It is a major tourist attraction as well.

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Khewra Salt Mine is situated in Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil of Jhelum District. It is located about 200 km from Islamabad and Lahore, it is accessed via the M2 motorway, about 30 kilometers off the Lilla interchange while going towards Pind Dadan Khan on the Lilla road. Khewra mine is about 945 feet above sea level and about 2400 feet into the mountain from the mine entrance. The underground mine covers an area of 110 km2

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Khewra Salt Mines are attracting thousands of visitors yearly. The Khewra Mines have become a popular tourist destination for locals and foreigners alike.

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