Having personally visited Khewra Salt Mines, I know exactly whats in store for tourists visiting the second largest salt mine in the world. We as a family took off from Lahore on a rented PTDC van who were managing the tour. It had been quite a while since we had gone for a trip together. The safest and most convenient route to take was the Motorway, which passes from very near the mine itself. Khewra Mines about 160 kilometers from Islamabad and 260 kilometers from Lahore. As soon as we reached the mine itself, we could instantly see flocks of people going in and coming out of the mine entrance, proving itself to be a hot destination for tourists. Another major attraction there is the rail service, which takes you for an inside-the-mine tour. A large number of small cafes are also found. Inside the mine, there are enormous "salt lakes" which can be termed as a miracle on their own. Large areas of the mine are now only tourist spots, meaning extraction of salt has been stopped from those levels, whereas it is still continuing elsewhere across the salt mine. A beautifully constructed salt mosque inside is one of the biggest attractions the mine has to offer. Families can be seen visiting the mine while children have a ball running around and enjoying themselves. A whole restaurant has been established inside the mine itself to cate to the growing needs of local and international tourists who throng the area regularly. A beautiful place to visit, Khewra salt mine should not be missed!
