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Khewra Salt Mines, One of the World's Largest Salt Mines

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Overview

The Khewra Salt Mines are among the largest salt mines on Earth, in continuous operation since being discovered, according to local tradition, by Alexander the Great's troops in 320 BCE, though large-scale mining dates to the Mughal era. Visitors ride a small train into illuminated tunnels featuring salt-brick structures including a mosque built entirely from translucent salt bricks.

History

Local tradition credits the discovery of the salt deposits to Alexander the Great's army passing through in 320 BCE, noticing horses licking the salty rocks. Systematic mining is documented from the Mughal era onward, with the mine reaching its modern scale of operation under British colonial administration in the 19th century.

Things to Do Here

✓ Underground Mine Train Ride✓ Salt Mosque (Badshahi Masjid)✓ Illuminated Salt Tunnels✓ Salt Crystal Shopping

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Questions

About 160km, roughly 2.5-3 hours by road, commonly combined with Rohtas Fort, which sits along a similar route.
Yes, the underground train ride and illuminated salt structures are popular with families and generally an easy, accessible visit.

Quick Facts

LocationNear Jhelum, Punjab
StatusOne of the world's largest salt mines
DiscoveryTraditionally dated to 320 BCE
Best TimeOctober-March

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