List of Punjab cities
Punjab is an important administrative unit or province of Pakistan, it is second largest province of Pakistan by area, whereas it is the largest province by population. The meaning of Punjab is, five-waters, as there are five main rivers flowing in it. Lahore is the provincial capital of Punjab, which is an historical and culture center of Pakistan.
It provides an inclusive collections of beautiful pictures of Punjab and all of the famous and attractive visiting places in it. Travel guide is also available to visit various cities or locations in Punjab.
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Ahmedpur East
Cultural & Heritage SitesAhmedpur East, also known as Ahmadpur Sharqia, is a Tehsil of Bahawalpur. It is an important location due to various historical and archaeological sites around it. Tourist can stay here before visiting the Derawar Fort and other historical points.
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Attock
Mountaineous valleysAttock is located on the bank of the River Indus on the Pothohar Plateau, at the distance of 80 km from Rawalpindi and 100 km from Peshawar. Attock is famous for the magnificent view of the merger of the River Indus and Kabul River that is visible from the bridge over the River Indus on Grand Trunk Road.
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Bahawalnagar
Desert AreasBahawalnagar is located at the distance of 260 km from Lahore near the border between India and Pakistan on the western side of the Sutlej River. It was formally part of princely Bahawalpur State. It is accessible on the G. T. Road by turning on left to Sahiwal - Arifwala Road in Sahiwal city.
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Bahawalpur
Historical SitesBahawalpur is the twelfth largest city in Pakistan, located in Punjab immediately south of the Sutlej River, with a splendid view of 4,250 ft long Empress Bridge over the Sutlej River. Bahawalpur was the former capital of Bahawalpur State ruled by Nawabs, part of Rajputana States. Now the buildings of Nawabs are opened for the public.
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Bhakkar
Agricultural SitesBhakkar is a district in Punjab on the left bank of the Indus River at a distance of 406 km from Lahore via Bhakkar - Jhang Road. Most of its area is located in the Thal desert which is famous for its sand dunes and wonderful cultural traditions.
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Chakwal
Mountaineous valleysChakwal is located in the Dhanni region in Potohar Plateau at the distance of 90 km from Islamabad, and accessed from Lahore - Islamabad Motorway M-2 near Kallar Kahar. It is also known as land of army people as number of locals are serving in armed forces.
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Chichawatni
Agricultural SitesChichawatni is situated on the old G. T. Road in the Sahiwal District in Punjab, Pakistan, at the distance of 218 km from Lahore.
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Chiniot
Cottage IndustriesChiniot is situated along the Chenab River at the distance of 158 km from Lahore on the Jhang - Chiniot Road via Faisalabad-Multan Motorway M-4. It is famous for beautifully curving wooden furniture and wonderful sophisticated architecture of havelis, mentions, and mosques.
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Dera Ghazi Khan
Mountaineous valleysDera Ghazi Khan, known as D. G. Khan, is situated on the western bank of the Indus River on the foot of Sulaiman Mountains Range with an average height of 10,000 feet in South Punjab at the junction of four provinces. It is situated with the boundary of Balochistan, so number of Baloch people along with Saraikis are living there.
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Faisalabad
Industrial AreasFaisalabd, a major industrial center and 3rd most populated city in Pakistan, is located in the northeast alluvial plain of Punjab at the center of the lower Rachna Doab, at the distance of 184km from Lahore through Islamabad-Lahore Motorway M-2 turn left from Pindi Bhattian, 143 Km through Faisalabad Road.
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Gujranwala
Industrial AreasGujranwala is the third-largest industrial city of Pakistan at a distance of 96 km from Lahore on G. T. Road. It is also known as the city of wrestlers as well as the city of food lovers. It is the fifth most populous city in Pakistan. It is also known as the Golden Triangle of industrial cities, as it plays a major role in the exports of Pakistan.
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Gujrat
Industrial AreasGujrat is an industrial and historical city located between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers, at a distance of 140 km from Lahore on G. T. Road. It was a planned city in sub-continent. It is also known as the Golden Triangle of industrial cities, as it plays a major role in the exports of Pakistan. Three cities Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Sialkot are the part of this Golden Triangle. Due to Gujjar tribes were settled there, the town is called Gujrat.
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Hafizabad
Agricultural SitesHafizabad is located at the distance of 160 km from Lahore in Punjab Province on the bank of the Chenab River. It is accessed through G. T. Road and from Gujranwala, turns left on Gujranwala-Hafizabad Road at 40km. Hafizabad is famous for the best quality of rice and center of the export quality rice industry.
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Islamabad
Modern LivingsIslamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan in the Pothohar Plateau on the foot of Margalla Hills at a distance of 295 km from Lahore at an elevation of 1770 feet above sea level. It can be accessed through G. T. Road as well as Lahore-Islamabad Motorway.
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Jhang
Agricultural SitesJhang is located at the confluence of the Chenab river and the Jhelum river at Trimmu Barrage, on the east bank of the Chenab river. It is accessible from Faisalabad at the distance of 76 km via Jhang Faisalabad Road, otherwise turn right from Lahore-Karachi National Highway - N5 from Chichawatni via Toba Tek Singh at the distance of 90 km.
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Jhelum
Mountaineous valleysJhelum is situated in Pothohar Plateau, on the east bank of the Jhelum River, in the north of Punjab, Pakistan. Jhelum is famous for the number of soldiers in the Pakistan Army as well as in British Army before independence, so it is known as city of soldiers.
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Kalabagh
Mountaineous valleysKalabagh is situated in Mianwali District in Punjab, at the distance of 415 km from Lahore, turn left from Islamabad-Lahore Motorway M-2 on Talagang-Chakwal Road, on the western bank of the Indus River in the Salt Range, and a wonderful scenic views of the Indus River through the hills.
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Kallar Kahar
Mountaineous valleysKallar Kahar, a valley of peacocks, is located in Chakwal district at a distance of 250km from Lahore on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway M2. It is famous for its beautiful saltwater lakes and natural garden of loquat trees, with wildlife especially peacocks.
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Kasur
Green FieldsKasur, land of Bulleh Shah, is just located at the distance of 55 km from Lahore via Ferozepur Road, adjacent on the north of Lahore. There is also an important border post, Ganda Singh Wala, with India. Its border is connected with Lahore, Okara, and Nankana Sahab districts.
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Khanewal
Agricultural SitesKhanewal is an important city in the Central Punjab and is located at a distance of 300 Km from Lahore on Grand Trunk Road N5. It is also connected with Lahore - Abdul Hakeem Motorway with Lahore and Karachi. It is the most important Railway junction in Pakistan.
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