Northern Punjab

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

Cities

Other destinations

Talk

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

Get in

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

Get around

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

Do

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

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

Drink

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

Stay safe

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