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Salt mine in Khewra, Pakistan
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The world's second largest salt mine, the Khewra Salt Mine, is a major tourist attraction, drawing thousands of visitors every year.
The primary way to get there is to rent a car or take a taxi. It is a 2- to 3-hour drive from Islamabad.
Read in the guideTrolleys charge Rs. 20 per person and Rs. 250 for group of up to 12 persons.
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