Gujrat to Khewra Salt Mine
Gujrat drivers usually reach Khewra Salt Mine in about three hours over 185 km of paved road. The standard run drops south to Kharian, joins M-2 toward Lahore, passes Bhera and Kallar Kahar, then exits at Chakwal for the final climb into Khewra, Jhelum District. Gujrat's ceramics and fan industry keeps morning traffic heavy on the Kharian link until 9 AM.
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Gujrat
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 219 m
- Latitude
- 32.5742° N
- Longitude
- 74.0754° E
- GPS
- 32.5742° N, 74.0754° E
- Copy: 32.5742, 74.0754
Khewra Salt Mine
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 288 m
- Latitude
- 32.6479389° N
- Longitude
- 73.0083944° E
- GPS
- 32.6479389° N, 73.0083944° E
- Copy: 32.6479389, 73.0083944
Quick summary
- Expect roughly 185 km from central Gujrat to the mine gate. That follows motorway and hill roads, not a straight line across the Jhelum River plain.
- Khewra lies west of Chakwal in Jhelum District. Gujrat is in northeast Punjab, so you cross the busy Gujrat-Kharian industrial strip before the motorway stretch opens up.
- Compared with Sialkot, Gujrat saves about an hour because you avoid the Wazirabad northern loop. Compared with Lahore, you skip the Thokar Niaz Baig entry queues.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gujrat farther from Khewra than Gujranwala?
Slightly farther. Gujranwala is about 45 km northeast of Gujrat, so Gujranwala drivers add roughly 30 to 40 minutes on the same M-2 corridor.
Should I use Lilla or Chakwal interchange?
Chakwal is the standard exit for Khewra. Lilla works but adds backtracking on local roads unless your maps app shows a faster cut-through.
How long is the underground tour after arriving from Gujrat?
Plan 2 to 3 hours at the mine including queue time, train ride, and walking chambers.
Is the Gujrat-Kharian road safe at night?
It is a busy commercial corridor with street lighting in town sections. The Chakwal-Khewra hill road is harder after dark; most visitors finish returns before sunset.
Can I compare this route with driving from Sialkot?
Sialkot is about 65 km farther and usually 45 to 60 minutes longer because drivers loop through Wazirabad before joining M-2.
Where should I stop for lunch on M-2?
Kallar Kahar service area is the most popular break before the Chakwal exit. Bhera also has restaurants and fuel.