Chakwal Travel Guide

 
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  •   Things to Do
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  • View of Kalar Kahar
      View of Kalar Kahar
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  • Main tunnel at Khewra salt mines
      Main tunnel at Khewra salt mines
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Things to Do  

ZEESHANFARRUKH

ZEESHANFARRUKH, Chakwal

 ZEESHANFARRUKH Says:  THINK ABOUT IT AND DO IT FASTLY 

Kallar Kahar.......Natural Lake and wild Peacocks

Kallar Kahar.......Natural Lake and wild Peacocks, Chakwal

 4x4Xplorer Says:  Kallar Kahar lake is situated in a beautiful valley in the southern hilly area of potohar plateau in the salt range. It is at an altitude of about 1500 ft from sea level. It can be approached from Islamabad by Motorway at a distance of about 100 kms to the south and from... 

Khewra Historic Salt mines

Khewra Historic Salt mines, Chakwal

 4x4Xplorer Says:  Khewra salt mines are located in the Salt Range, 45 Kms south of Chakwal and are one of the oldest and biggest rock salt deposits in the world.Rock Salt deposits in this area were known to humans from prehistoric times and it is often quoted that during the invasion of... 

Katas_Raj

Katas_Raj, Chakwal

 4x4Xplorer Says:  It is located in the salt range mountains 30 kms from Chakwal city near choa saidan shah, on choa –Kallar kahar road. The Katas site houses the Satgarha - a group of seven ancient temples - remains of a Buddhist stupa, a few medieval temples, havelis (palaces) and some... 

Ucchali,Khabiki and jahalar lake

Ucchali,Khabiki and jahalar lake, Chakwal

 4x4Xplorer Says:  The Ucchali complex is an internationally well known area for wetland conservation. This site is located in the Salt Range to the south of chakwal.The Ucchali complex is a combination of three interdependent wetlands: Ucchali, Khabbaki and Jalar. The three lakes are in a... 

Fort Nandna........Alexander Meets Local Raja

Fort Nandna........Alexander Meets Local Raja, Chakwal

 4x4Xplorer Says:  Fort Nandna According to the map, Fort Nandna is towards the Southeast of Chakwal at a remote tip of Potohwar plateau. This plateau is at an altitude of 1500 ft to 2000 ft from sea level. Baghanwala—is a crescent shaped small valley at the base of ruins of Nandna Fort. Two... 

Nightlife  

What nightlife?

What nightlife?, Chakwal

 maliks Says:  There is no nightlife in Chakwal except if you go to Bus stand and have a cup of tea or sugar cne or orange juice. Not safe at night. 

Local Customs  

welcome

welcome, Chakwal

 muhammadishaq Says:  People of chawal welcomes their guests very warmly. 

Shaking Hand

Shaking Hand, Chakwal

 maliks Says:  If you are a male. never shake hand with a female. Just say Asslam-o-alaikum. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

street dogs

street dogs, Chakwal

 muhammadishaq Says:  street dogs wounder around every where in chakwal so be carefull when u go there. 

Traffic, Pollution & eating

Traffic, Pollution & eating, Chakwal

 maliks Says:  Be careful when you walk in downtown Chakwal. There is unorganized heavily polluted tarffic. Try not to eat from street vendors (specially if you are on a short visit). Drink bottled water. Nestly water is recomended. 

Tourist Traps  

Transportation in Chakwal

Transportation in Chakwal, Chakwal

 maliks Says:  If you are a tourist (specialy from outside chakwal or pakistan), arrange your own transportation from a reputed company in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Don't use Ching Chi rikshaw at all. It is very dangerous and uncomfortable. 

Favorites  

Life is not bed of roses

Life is not bed of roses, Chakwal

 shahhussain Says:  Chakwal is the great city of Pakistan College life in Chakwal 

The Place

Plan a Chakwal vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Chakwal locals

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The People

11 Members Live Here
 
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 Chakwal and its Surroundings - Chakwal is a small town located about 100kms to the south of Islamabad……and is my homeland. Geographically, it is located on a plateau “Potowhar” which extends from Margalla hills (Islamabad) to the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  If you love to hike in chakwal area.....this is a great place. But before starting get the tips from my travel pages. Hope you'll... 

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A: Hi, Kya baat hai app ki, trekking and hiking in Chakwal, nice idea but please mention the best tiume of the year for that. Ciao, Imran Schah My photos of... 

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Chakwal and its Surroundings

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 Chakwal is a small town located about 100kms to the south of Islamabad……and is my homeland. Geographically, it is located on a plateau “Potowhar” which extends from Margalla hills (Islamabad) to the... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Chakwal. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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