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Rohtas Fort
A vast 16th-century garrison fort built by Sher Shah Suri near Jhelum, with 4 km of walls, twelve monumental gates and no palace inside: it was built purely to hold the Punjab.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Punjab, Pakistan · Asia
Kharian sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bhagwal, 33km from Rohtas Fort.
Kharian is a town located in Punjab, Pakistan. With a population of 81,435, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kharian sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kharian to your route.
Kharian is a city in the north-central part of Punjab, Pakistan. It is regarded as the 'wealthiest' subdistrict in Pakistan, housing one of the largest cantonments in South Asia, and also being known for its significant overseas population. With a residential population of over 103,036 (as of 2023), Kharian is locatedRead more
at the foothills of the Sub-Himalayan Range and serves as the headquarters of its eponymous subdistrict within the Gujrat district. It is often called the Little Scandinavia of Pakistan because a majority of Pakistani Norwegians and Danish Pakistanis are originally from Kharian.
Kharian is known for its agriculture and large expatriate population. Many residents have migrated to Gulf countries and Europe in search of better financial opportunities, and the remittances they send back make up a significant portion of the tehsil's income. This influx of funds is one of the main reasons Kharian is often regarded as the wealthiest tehsil of Pakistan. Additionally, people from other regions of Pakistan move to Kharian seeking employment, filling the labour gap left by those who have moved abroad.
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Kharian is located in Punjab, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.8161 latitude, 73.8870 longitude.
Kharian has a population of approximately 81,435 people, making it a town in Pakistan.
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A vast 16th-century garrison fort built by Sher Shah Suri near Jhelum, with 4 km of walls, twelve monumental gates and no palace inside: it was built purely to hold the Punjab.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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