Wonders inside the mine

As part of the development of the mine, the authorities have recently refurbished the tourist section to cater to the growing number of visitors. Besides the adventure of visiting a salt mine on a rail system, newer attractions such as replicas of famous monuments have been created which continue to fascinate tourists everyday. First up is the Minar-e-Pakistan, a tall replica of the minaret of Lahore. The salt monument is not an exact copy of the original, but in many ways one can tell the resemblance. The minaret is lit up with lights that bring out the red and pink colours of the salt. Next up is the Assembly Hall, a which is a kind of a lit up hallway depicting the one in the Parliament building. Crossing the hallway, one comes across one of the best areas lit up inside the mine - the Sheesh Mahal. Different coloured lights are used to highlight different areas of the Sheesh Mahal. Families are seen posing for pictures in front of the Mahal as it serves an an exemplary background. Arguably one of the most unusual attractions inside a salt mine, right next to the Sheesh Mahal is a fully functional Post Office! Attached to it is also an internet cafe. The Post Office has two resident postman on duty inside the salt-walled cabin and one can send post to anywhere in the world via here. This also acts as a primary source of contact between tourists visiting the area or residing in nearby hotels while visiting. Truly not to be missed!