Khewra Salt Mine Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
salt mine in Punjab, Pakistan
About Khewra Salt Mine
Its history dates back to its discovery by Alexander's troops in 320 BC, but it started trading in the Mughal era. The main tunnel at ground level was developed by Dr. H. Warth, a mining engineer, in 1872, during British rule. After partition the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation took over the mine, which still remains the largest source of salt in the country, producing more than 350,000 tons per annum of about 99% pure halite. Estimates of the reserves of salt in the mine vary from 82 million tons to 600 million tons.
Where to Stay in Khewra Salt Mine
- 🏨Khewra Salt Mine Tourist Resort
Khewra Salt Mine Travel Guide Sections
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