Private Khewra Salt Mine & Katas Raj Temple Day Tour
Description
It Was Discovered By The Horses Of ALEXANDER THE GREAT Near About 326BC. Discover & Explore two of Pakistan's most extraordinary landmarks on one unforgettable private journey from Lahore & Islamabad. Explore the breathtaking Khewra Salt Mine—the world's second-largest salt mine—famous for its illuminated tunnels, underground mosque, and centuries-old Himalayan pink salt. Then step into the timeless beauty of the Katas Raj Temples, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site with over 1,500 years of history, surrounded by legends and stunning architecture. With comfortable private transport, hotel pickup from Lahore or Islamabad, and an experienced English-speaking guide, this exclusive tour offers authentic stories, hidden insights, and a personalized experience that goes far beyond a typical sightseeing trip.
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Itinerary
Katas Raj Temple is an important Hindu Temple situated in the Chakwal district of Punjab (Pakistan). It is a valuable piece of history and architecture, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahabharata. As the legend says, at the death of Shiva’s wife Satti, he wept so much that his tears created two holy ponds - one at Ajmer in India and the other at Katas/Ketas, which literally means “raining eyes” in Sanskrit. The deserted temples, fort, bathhouses and rest houses surrounded a pool sacred to Shiva, and it is here that thousands of Hindus used to flock every April to bathe. Most of the temples were built during the reign of Hindu kings around 900 years ago or more, although the earliest of the Katas Raj temples dates back to the later half of the 6th century AD. The government of Pakistan is taking a keen interest to preserve/protect & rest restore it. Here you can see a wonderland of nature in Pakistan.
The salt range is an area of great natural beauty that lies between the Jhelum & Indus rivers in Punjab in Pakistan. It is a low mountain range, rich in Salt and other minerals and teeming with wildlife. It is also called the ‘Museum of Geology’ where rocks from pre-Cambrian period (millions of years old) to the present times are found. The area contains some stunning places with a number of specific attractions, including the largest Salt mine in Asia , and 2nd largest in the world after Poland. There are also famous Hindu Temples like Ketas Temples very close to Salt Mines.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. Free pickup from all hotels or places in Lahore & Islamabad city. 2. Airport pickup also available from Allama Iqbal International Airport & Islamabad International Airport. 3. Please send us your hotel name and address after booking. 4. Our driver/guide will call/message you on your WhatsApp 11 hours before pickup. 5. Please be ready in hotel lobby 05 minutes. 6: We can also arrange to open and see those places inside the Salt Mines & Katas Raj Temple with mutual understandings which is not open for a common tourist . (Optional)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Khewra Saltmines is the 2nd largest and biggest mine in the world. That is one day excursion from Lahore & Islamaba. That is worthseeing place, which was discovered by the horses of Alexander the great in 327BC. There are three natural colours of the salt pink, red & white. Mr. Maqbbol is highly recommended. He arranged our tour from Lahote to Saltmines. STRINGLY RECOMMENDED!!!P
Thanks for joining us! We are glad you had a good time on tour! We hope see you soon with us for another wonderful trip of Pakistan 🇵🇰, because we also organise guided tours all over Pakistan & provide letter of invitation with all other visa assistance documents to get the tourist visa of Beautiful Pakistan. Tag or Follow us on instagram @pakistanguidedtours OR On TikTok @pakistanguidedtours143
Khewra Salt Mines is the 2nd largest salt mine in the world after polish mine. It is situated near Kalar Kahar on National Highway. It was discovered by the horses 🐎 of Alexander the great in 326BC. It is worth seeing and it is a geology museum inside the mountain range. Our tour was well organized from every point of view. Mr. Maqbool is highly & recommended!!! He is just like the Encyclopedia of the history & geography of Pakistan.
Excellent Guide Very Knowledgeable about Pakistan history. He showed us all the main sights while tailoring the trip to our interests.Highly recommended🌹
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with our great team. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
Fantastic tour with a fantastic tour guide, Maqbool and driver, Akram. Packed full of sights and Maqbool was super knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable.
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with our great team. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
It was a great trip, Mr. Maqbool is really a moon among the starts and sun 🌞 in the field of tourism among the tour guides & operators. We were totally impressed with his professionalism and customer service. We liked from start to the end of the tour. It was a wonderful, unique experience. Highly recommended!!!
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
It is a beautiful salt mine & Hindu temples. It is near about 3 to 4 hours drive from Lahore. Mr. Maqbool organized our tour the tour was excellent and amazing. I will recommend 100% this amazing tour. You will really enjoy because there are interesting stories behind these 2 famous places.
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
It was a great tour with Mr. Maqbool who was an amazing and friendly tour guide! So glad we did it on a tour for the first time. Such a cool, interesting area! You can see a beautiful nature inside the mountain and surroundings of Katas Raj Hindi Temples. Strongly 100% recommended to all tourists who hame 1 day more from Lahore or Islamabad.
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
As we know, after every hard climb, there is a beautiful view. Our trip from Lahore for Salt Mines & Katas Raj Temples was arranged by Maqbool Ahmad. He is very knowledgeable & professional. Everything from start to end was excellent. Only the road from Motorway to Salt Mine was under construction that he already had told to us . The tour is highly recommended!!!
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
I can frankly say, it was a wonderful day and tour of Salt Mines & Hindu temples Katas Raj from Lahore to Chakwal. Lahore is a city of gardens & colleges. The tour operator, the tour guide and the driver were helpful, courteous and friendly. They made a great team. Would recommend it anytime to anyone.
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
We Lahori friends made a plan to visit Salt Mines & Katas Raj Temples in Chakwal near Kalar Kahar. It was a fantastic, completely absorbing tour. Well worth the entrance fee and tour guide. The history of Salt Mines is so interesting. Our tour guide Maqbool was excellent, sharing his knowledge and history of the Salt Mines and Katas Raj over the centuries. He engaged with the crowd making it a fun experience. This tour and tour guide plus driver Hakim all are strongly recommended!!!
Hi honourable guest; Thank you so much for your feedback, that is most important for us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us. With best regards; Maqbool Ahmad
