Full-Day Trip to Khewra Salt Mines & Katas Raj Temples from Islamabad
Highlights
Islamabad
nature, religious, rural, archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Tour Type
nature, religious, rural, archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
34 Hours
Easy
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Description
Embark on this excursion to travel across the famous Khewra Salt Mines, which were first discovered by Alexander the Great’s horses in 326 BC when they licked stones in the area. Pay a respectful visit to Katas Raj Temples, a religious complex with a Buddhist stupa erected by Asoka and Gurdwara of Sikh.
Itinerary
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Khewra Salt Mines & Katas Raj Temples Tour
- Pick up the guest at 8 am from Islamabad and reach Khewra and Katas Raj from Islamabad in an average of 3 hours via a Pretty comfortable ride for the road (at least some patches where you leave the motorway at Lillah interchange).
- First, we will visit the Khewra mines which were first discovered by Alexander the Great’s horses in 326 BC when they licked stones in the area. This Himalayan salt is famous in European countries where it is sold at ten times the cost. Khewra Salt Mines is the second largest salt times in the world. The mine is famous for its production of pink Khewra salt and is a major tourist attraction, drawing up to 250,000 visitors a year. Alexander's troops in 320 BC explored the mines for the first time. Visitors are taken into the mine on the Khewra Salt Mines Railway.
- The last stop of the day will be Katas Raj Temple, a complex of ancient temples. The temples are considered to be the second most sacred site in the historical Punjab region. Katas Raj is the second holiest site of the Hindu religion and is believed to be the site where Shiva shed a tear for his beloved Sati. Katas Raj is a religious complex with a Buddhist stupa erected by Asoka and Gurdwara of Sikh. There is only one Hindu temple that is active now. The current shape of Katas Raj could be dated about 1500 years ago.
- Later, return to Islamabad at 07:00 PM to conclude the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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