Overview
Vehari is a working agricultural city of 145,000 people in Southern Punjab, known for cotton processing factories, cottonseed oil plants, and seasonal mango and guava harvests. It lacks conventional tourist attractions but serves as a practical stop on the southern alternate route between Multan and Lahore, lying roughly 20-30 miles east of the main northern route.
Culture
Before you go
Climate
Summers reach 45-50°C; winters drop to 3°C December-February. Rainfall is scarce year-round, making the area arid and dusty.
Food
Baba Gama Falooda House near GPO serves falooda, kheer, khoyaa, and fruit chaat from Rs 40-140.
Transport
Vehari is on the southern alternate rail and road route between Multan and Lahore. Distances: 96 km to Multan, 300 km to Lahore.