| Khewra | |
| Settlement Type: | city |
| Seal Size: | 250px |
| Nickname: | Kingdom of Salt, The City of SALTIANS, A Land of Peace |
| Motto: | To Spread the Message of Peace |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Punjab |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Jhelum |
| Subdivision Type3: | Tehsil |
| Subdivision Name3: | Pind Dadan Khan |
| Subdivision Type4: | Tourist attraction |
| Subdivision Name4: | Khewra Salt Mine |
| Established Title: | Union Councils |
| Seat Type: | Founded |
| Seat: | 14 March 1876 |
| Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
| Parts Style: | list |
| P1: | 22 Wards |
| P2: | 30 Maher (Gang-man's) |
| Leader Title: | Tribal Chief |
| Leader Name: | Muhammad Sufyan |
| Leader Title1: | Chairman |
| Leader Name1: | Maher Farooq Hussnain Nazar (UC-I) |
| Leader Title2: | Chairman |
| Leader Name2: | Maher jaffar Ali jaffri (UC-II) |
| Leader Title3: | Founder of Khewra Salt Mine |
| Leader Name3: | Great Alexander |
| Leader Title4: | Tribes |
| Leader Name4: | Paracha, Awan,Janjua Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal |
| Elevation M: | 277.48 |
| Elevation Ft: | 910.36 |
| Population Total: | 80,000 |
| Population Demonym: | Saltian |
| Timezone: | PST |
| Utc Offset: | +5 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal Code |
| Postal Code: | 49060 |
| Area Code: | 0544 |
Khewra is the second most populated city of Jhelum District and the neighbor city of Pind Dadan Khan in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] The city is administratively subdivided into two union councils[1] and is the location of the Khewra Salt Mine. The population of Khewra city is about 35,000 (or 80,000).
Khewra City is also known as "The Kingdom of Salt" because of its rock salt which is 98% pure and natural source of salt in Pakistan. Khewra Salt Mine is the second largest salt mine in the world.
Khewra City was established in 1876 with the support of the British Army who occupied on the Land of Khewra before 1947. Janjua Rajputs tribe was the founder of Khewra.
Khewra Salt Mine was reopened in 1872 by a local family of Janjua Rajputs, after the British had wrested control from the Sikhs.[2] Since 2002, the main tunnel of the mine has been converted into a tourist attraction. Some websites claim 35000-40000 visitors come here every year. In 2003 a major restoration work was carried out at the mines to make it a tourist destination. Decorative light-work was done and some of the salt crystals found here are translucent, meaning while it absorbs some light, some light pasts through them.[3] Depending upon the thickness (among other properties), the salt rock glows when lit in many different shades. The tourist attractions inside the mine include Assembly Hall, Pul-saraat, indoor brine ponds, Badshahi Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Crystal Valley, Minar-E-Pakistan, Narrow Gauge Electric Railway, Pakistan Post Office, salt crystal formations and old mining machinery.
The valley is almost entirely populated by the Khewra's community in between high mountains.
Metha Patan Valley is a destination for trekking and hill walking. Metha Patan has a natural waterfall which provides sufficient water to Khewra City. It attracts tourists because of its natural environment. Metha Patan Valley has a potential for mountaineering and rock climbing.