Khewra Salt Mine Visitor Access
PMDC ticket prices, entry rules, and the standard underground tour at Khewra Salt Mines. Use the live fee tables and calculator below, then confirm charges at the gate on the day you travel.
About this site
Independent informational website about Khewra Salt Mine in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. Not affiliated with PMDC or any government body.
PMDC fee structure as of 4 October 2026. Independent guide. Confirm all charges at the mine gate on the day you visit.
Entry fee (incl. tax)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pakistani adult | Rs. 475 |
| Pakistani student (valid card) | Rs. 265 |
| Senior citizen (60+) or child (2 to 12 years) | Rs. 265 |
| Foreigner adult | US$ 24.00 |
| Foreigner student | US$ 12.00 |
| Infant (under 2 years) | Free |
Electric train (add-on, incl. tax)
| Pakistani adult train | Rs. 285 |
| Student, senior (60+), or child (2 to 12) train | Rs. 270 |
| Infant (under 2 years) | Free |
Parking
| Motorcycle | Rs. 20 |
| Car / jeep / taxi / rickshaw | Rs. 50 |
| Hiace van (18 seats or below) | Rs. 80 |
| Coaster (30 seats or below) | Rs. 100 |
| Bus / truck | Rs. 120 |
Other PMDC facilities
- Guest house (per day): Rs. 3,500
- Asthma resort (max 10 days, all expenses): Rs. 25,000 , Separate PMDC programme. Not part of the standard tourist tour.
Visiting hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PKT daily. Source: PMDC tourist resort fee structure.
Trip cost calculator
Estimate for 4 October 2026 using PMDC published rates. Independent guide. Confirm all charges at the mine gate on the day you visit.
Estimated total
- Pakistani adult × 2Rs. 950
- Pakistani adult train × 2Rs. 570
- Parking (Car / jeep / taxi / rickshaw)Rs. 50
PKR total: Rs. 1,570
Check-in at the mine gate
Most individual visitors arrive during operating hours and check in at the PMDC counter near the mine entrance. Queue at the counter, then wait for the next train batch. Queues are longest on weekend afternoons and public holidays.
See our opening hours page for the live schedule and gate notice board tips.
School and group visits
School groups, corporate outings, and large parties should speak with PMDC staff at the mine entrance in advance. Visit during opening hours at least one week before your planned trip to coordinate timing and group size.
What the standard tour includes
The public tourist route usually covers the electric train ride, lit salt chambers, mosque replica, Sheesh Mahal, and brine lake, plus the gift shop near the exit. Photography is allowed for personal use.