The 14 Best Day Trips from Jhelum

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Jhelum, Pakistan, led by Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha. The closest is Gujrat, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Jhelum

  1. 1

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Jhelum
  2. 2

    Gujranwala, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Jhelum
  3. 3

    Sargodha, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Jhelum

    Known for khayam chowk.

  4. 4

    Sialkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Jhelum

    Known for Bahria Twon Skt.

  5. 5

    Shekhupura, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Jhelum
  6. 6

    Jammu, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Jhelum
  7. 7

    Gujrat, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Jhelum
  8. 8

    Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Jhelum
  9. 9

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Jhelum
  10. 10

    Hafizabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Jhelum
  11. 11

    Kamoke, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Jhelum
  12. 12

    Abbottabad, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Jhelum
  13. 13

    Muridke, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Jhelum
  14. 14

    Dhirkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Jhelum

A sample day: Jhelum to Rawalpindi

  1. 08:30Leave Jhelum
  2. 10:00Arrive in Rawalpindi (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Walk the centre of Rawalpindi
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rawalpindi
  6. 16:00Head back to Jhelum
  7. 17:30Home in Jhelum

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jhelum?
The best day trips from Jhelum are Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sialkot, Shekhupura. The closest is Gujrat, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jhelum?
Gujrat is the closest, 51 km south-east of Jhelum, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jhelum?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Jhelum: Gujrat (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Jhelum for a day out?
Rawalpindi is the largest city in day-trip range, 97 km north-west of Jhelum and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Jhelum?
For a weekend away from Jhelum, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Abbottabad (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Shekhupura (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Sargodha (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Muridke (135 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jhelum?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Abbottabad at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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