Katas Raj Temple Khewra Salt Mines and Kalar Kahar Day Trip
Description
The salt range is composed of the salt deposits left behind when the sea evaporated 600 million years ago. In this unique tour you will visit the 2nd largest salt mine with 3 different colors of salt and famous Hindu temples. From both cities Lahore & Islamabad you will enjoy the scenic journey and will see the beauty of nature inside the mountain. Near about 2-hours you will spend in Salt mines and 1& half hour at Katas Raj temples the rest time in a journey. It will be a life time experience for a family, friends and children. We shall also show you some temples which are not opened for everyone.
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Katas Raj Temple is an important Hindu Temple situated in the Chakwal district of Punjab (Pakistan). It is a valuable piece of history and architecture, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahabharata. As the legend says, at the death of Shiva's wife Satti, he wept so much that his tears created two holy ponds - one at Ajmer in India and the other at Katas/Ketas, which literally means "raining eyes" in Sanskrit. The deserted temples, fort, bathhouses and rest houses surrounded a pool sacred to Shiva, and it is here that thousands of Hindus used to flock every April to bathe. Most of the temples were built during the reign of Hindu kings around 900 years ago or more, although the earliest of the Katas Raj temples dates back to the later half of the 6th century AD. The government of Pakistan is taking a keen interest to preserve/protect & rest restore it. Here you can see a wonderland of nature in Pakistan.
The Khewra Salt Mine, also known as Mayo Salt Mine, is the world's second largest salt mine, located in Khewra, Punjab, Pakistan.
Kallar Kahar is a town and subdivision (Tehsil) of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.
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Guide will be wear Black Cap or Black T-shirt
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
It takes about 3 hours by car from Lahore, but I was able to enjoy the scenery I had never seen before and the guide was amazing. It was great to sample pink salt and to have so many photos taken. Our guide Abdul answered all of our questions clearly and accurately and we are grateful for his help in creating wonderful memories of Pakistan. I have been on many tours before, and this tour has been very good in that it caters to the diverse needs and desires of each participant.
