Northern Punjab



Northern Punjab, or the Pothohar Plateau, in this guide refers to northern part of the Pakistani province of Western Punjab.

Cities

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Map
Map of Northern Punjab

Other destinations

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Talk

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The major languages are Western Punjabi (Lahnda Varieties) and Eastern Punjabi but Hindko and Pothwari are also spoken.

Get in

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  • Main train links from Rawalpindi via Jehlum to Sargodha
  • Islamabad International Airport (ISB IATA)
  • Sialkot International Airport (SKT IATA)

Get around

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Buses go from Sargodha and Chakwal to Rawalpindi via Jhelum, Dina and Gujar Khan.

Do

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You can climb a mountain or watch a traditional match of beeni (which is a form of Asian arm wrestling).

Cricket, football, squash, kabbadi and beeni are the most popular sports in North Punjab.

Eat

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The most common food to eat is biryani with a drink.

Drink

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Lassi is the most famous drink to have and it comes in sweet or salty flavors.

Stay safe

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