Katas Raj Temple & Khewra Salt Mine tour from Kalar Kahar

Two centuries of stone and salt in one day

This full-day tour from Kalar Kahar visits Katas Raj Temple, a complex of Hindu temples connected by walkways, and Khewra Salt Mine, the world's second-largest salt mine. An English-speaking guide leads the trip in an air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water is included. Pickup is arranged, and children from age 3 are welcome. The tour runs 8 to 12 hours depending on group size and pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Katas Raj, Khewra Salt Mines, Kallar Kahar

• Explore Shri Katas Raj Temples
• Tour Khewra Salt Mine
• Visit Kallar Kahar town

The experience

The Shri Katas Raj Temples, also called Qila Katas, are a series of Hindu temples linked together by walkways, built into the landscape near Kalar Kahar. The tour brings you to this complex to walk through the structures and understand their layout and history. From there, the route moves to Khewra, where the Mayo Salt Mine (known locally as Khewra Salt Mine) opens up: it is the world's second-largest salt mine, and the tour takes you inside to see how the salt is extracted and the scale of the operation underground.

Transport is customized to fit your group (a luxury car for smaller parties, a luxury van for larger ones), so everyone travels with space and comfort. An air-conditioned vehicle keeps the journey manageable across the 8 to 12 hours the full day requires. Bottled water is provided throughout. Your guide speaks English and travels with you, explaining what you are seeing at each stop and answering questions as you move between the temple complex and the mine.

Pickup is included in the booking, so you do not arrange your own transport to the starting point. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at both sites can be navigated by visitors with mobility needs. Children from age 3 onward can join. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at Kalar Kahar itself.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle customized to your group size.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (23 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (15 to 22 years) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Infant (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pakistan Tour with Qaisar Hussain

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so you do not need a car or arrange separate transport to Kalar Kahar. The tour collects you and handles the route between both sites. This works well if you are staying elsewhere in the region or prefer not to drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 22 years); Child (7 to 14 years); Infant (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is inside the Khewra Salt Mine that I will actually see?

Khewra Salt Mine is the world's second-largest salt mine, and the tour takes you into the workings to see how salt is extracted and the sheer scale of the operation. You walk through the mine itself rather than viewing it from outside.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs 8 to 12 hours depending on how many people are in your group and the pace at which you move through each site. Both the temple complex and the mine require time to explore properly.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You will need to arrange a meal during the day. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to get to the tour?

Pickup is included, so the tour collects you from your location. If you prefer to meet the group at Kalar Kahar, public transportation options are available nearby.