Khewra Salt Mines is a salt mine located in Khewra, Jhelum District, Punjab in Pakistan, about 160 kilometres from Islamabad and 260 kilometres from Lahore. It attracts up to 40,000 visitors per year and is the second largest salt mine in the world. Situated in the foothills of the Salt Range, the Khewra Salt Mines are the oldest in the sub-continent.

A tourist train runs inside the mine tunnels. There are some incredible sculptures and structures inside the mine made up of salt. There are plenty of popular souvenir shops in the region where tourists can obtain some incredibly crafted lamps, sculptures and ornaments made up of salt.

Accomodation
For tourists visiting Khewra Salt Mines, the nearest place to stay is Kallar Kahar TDCP resort. Please contact us for more information on other sites to visit in the area and tours available.



How to get there
The Lahore - Islamabad Motorway (M-2) cuts through the centre of the Salt Range, with exit points at Kallar Kahar and Lillah. You can reach Khwera salt mines from those exits.