Overview
Jhelum is a mid-sized Punjabi city serving as a convenient transit hub on GT Road between Islamabad and Lahore. The city is notable for its 16th-century Rohtas Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and several historic Sufi shrines scattered around the district.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Food
Street food along GT Road includes fruit chaat and traditional halwa puri breakfast. Local barbecue shops are plentiful.
Money
Pakistan Rupee (PKR) is the local currency. ATMs are available near banks on GT Road. Budget hotels start around ₨ 3000.
Transport
Jhelum sits on GT Road between Islamabad (north) and Lahore (south), making it a natural transit stop. Buses and trains connect to major cities daily.
Weather
Best visited October-March. Summers can exceed 40°C. Monsoon season runs July-August.