Jhelum to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Jhelum city is approximately 80 km by road, about 1.5 hours via Salt Range roads. Jhelum city and Khewra share Jhelum District, but the mine sits west of the Jhelum River valley in the Salt Range hills, not in the city centre.
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Jhelum
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 233 m
- Latitude
- 32.9402° N
- Longitude
- 73.7277° E
- GPS
- 32.9402° N, 73.7277° E
- Copy: 32.9402, 73.7277
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
- Although Khewra and Jhelum city share Jhelum District, the mine sits in the Salt Range west of the Jhelum River valley. Driving distance is approximately 80 km, longer than a map suggests because of mountain roads through the Salt Range.
- Chakwal city, 30 km east of the mine, is the usual approach for motorway visitors. Jhelum locals often drive in from the south and west via local Salt Range roads instead of looping through Chakwal.
- Khewra town is a separate settlement from Jhelum city. Do not confuse the district name with the mine being inside urban Jhelum.
Frequently asked questions
Is the mine inside Jhelum city?
No. Khewra town is a separate settlement in Jhelum District, about 80 km from Jhelum city by road through the Salt Range.
Is this the shortest drive from a major city?
Chakwal at 30 km is closer. Jhelum is same-district but still about 1.5 hours because of hill roads, not motorway distance.
Do I need to take M-2 from Jhelum?
No. Local roads through the Salt Range are the direct route. M-2 through Chakwal is only faster if you are already on the motorway.
Is Khewra in Jhelum District?
Yes. Both Jhelum city and Khewra town fall under Jhelum District administration, though they are separate urban areas.
How long should I plan at the mine?
Allow 2 to 3 hours for the underground tour, salt mosque, and Sheesh Mahal chambers. Add 1.5 hours round-trip driving from Jhelum city.
Can I take a train from Jhelum to the mine?
Yes. Khewra station is 3 km from the entrance. Several Lahore-Rawalpindi trains stop there daily.