Northern Punjab or The Panjistan region or sometimes Pothohar Plateau, in this guide refers to northern part of the Pakistani province of Western Punjab.
Cities
Map of Northern Punjab
- 1 Attock
- 2 Dinga
- 3 Faisalabad
- 4 Gujar Khan
- 5 Gujranwala — the city of wrestlers, also known for its electrical, ceramics and textile industry
- 6 Gujrat
- 7 Hafizabad
- 8 Khushab
- 9 Nankana Sahib
- 10 Sangla Hill
- 11 Islamabad
- Jhang
- 12 Jhelum
- 13 Kasur
- 14 Khewra Salt Mine
- 15 Khurrianwala
- 16 Mandi Bahauddin
- 17 Mianwali
- 18 Murree
- 19 Rawalpindi
- 20 Sahiwal
- 21 Sambrial
- 22 Sargodha
- 23 Chiniot
- 24 Taxila
- 25 Toba Tek Singh
- 26 Wagah
- 27 Wah Cantt
Other destinations
Understand
Talk
The major language is Panjistani (Pothwari Mirpuri), but Hinku (Hindko) and eastern Punjabi 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.
See
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.