Day tour
A full-day guided excursion from Islamabad to the Khewra Salt Mines in the Salt Range, with a tour of the tunnels, the Salt Mines Museum and souvenir shopping.
Located in the ancient and geologically rich Salt Range of northern Punjab, the Khewra Salt Mines offer an immersive experience of one of nature’s most fascinating underground landscapes. The region is known for its rugged hills, fossil beds and mineral deposits, and has been a centre of salt mining for centuries.
The Khewra Salt Mines are among the oldest and largest salt mines in the world, with a history dating back to the time of Alexander the Great. Visitors today can see remarkable pink-hued salt formations, artistically lit tunnels and historic mining chambers. Whether you are staying in Islamabad or nearby, this full-day excursion is a rare chance to explore a natural and cultural treasure hidden beneath the Salt Range.
Guided tour of the mines: Chambers, salt mosques, miniature monuments and sculptures carved from rock salt.
Pink salt formations: Artistically lit tunnels and crystal-clear saline lakes.
Salt Mines Museum: Vintage mining tools, geological samples and photographs.
Souvenir shopping: Salt lamps, wellness products and handcrafted salt items.
Underground lake: An optional boat ride, if available during your visit.
Start with a scenic drive from Islamabad towards the Salt Range in Punjab. Khewra is around 160 km away, a journey of about two and a half to three hours through hilly terrain and rural towns.
Arrive at the entrance of the historic Khewra Salt Mines, known for their vast tunnel network, crystal-clear saline lakes and salt-carved landmarks that glow under decorative lights.
A guided walk through the tunnels, exploring chambers, salt mosques, miniature monuments and sculptures carved from solid rock salt. Learn about the origin of Himalayan salt, the local legends tied to the mine’s discovery and how miners have worked here for generations.
Lunch at a restaurant within the mine complex, with Pakistani and continental dishes.
Explore the history and cultural relevance of the site at the Salt Mines Museum, with vintage mining tools, geological samples and photographs showing how salt extraction has evolved.
Visit the souvenir shops inside the complex for salt lamps, wellness products and other handcrafted salt items.
If available during your visit, enjoy a serene boat ride on the underground saline lake among the glowing salt walls.
Begin the drive back to Islamabad, arriving at around 8:00 PM.
Price per person sharing a twin room. The final price depends on group size, travel dates and hotel category; we confirm it before you pay anything.
The route is approximate. Trekking sections are on foot and won't show as a road on the map.
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