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The 14 Best Day Trips from Jhelum

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Jhelum at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rawalpindi97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gujranwala97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Sargodha137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Sialkot90 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Shekhupura138 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jammu108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Gujrat51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Pindi Bhattian123 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Wah Cantt130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Hafizabad96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kamoke116 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Abbottabad143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Muridke135 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Dhirkot124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Jhelum

  1. 1

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Jhelum3 hr round trip

    Also nearby: Islamabad.

  2. 2

    Gujranwala, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Jhelum3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Sargodha, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Jhelum4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for khayam chowk.

  4. 4

    Sialkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Jhelum2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Bahria Twon Skt.

  5. 5

    Shekhupura, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Jhelum4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jammu, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Jhelum3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Gujrat, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Jhelum2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Jhelum3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Jhelum4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Hafizabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Jhelum3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Kamoke, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Jhelum3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Abbottabad, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Jhelum4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Muridke, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Jhelum4 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Dhirkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Jhelum3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jhelum to Rawalpindi

A realistic pace for Rawalpindi, 97 km from Jhelum. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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