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Voykit pocket guide · Pakistan
Hafizabad
One day is enough to see the main mosque and market; stay overnight in nearby Gujranwala.
Hafizabad is a small Punjab town on the N‑5 highway, 85 km from Lahore and 47 km from Gujranwala. Its sights are limited to local mosques and a bustling market, so a half‑day visit fits most itineraries.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Jun (high heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PKR
- Money
- Pakistani rupee (PKR, Rs) in cash for almost everything outside big-city hotels and malls; carry US dollars as backup.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rs 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid Rs 2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High Rs 3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone sell SIMs with passport and biometric registration at franchise shops (not usually at the airport).
- Emergency
- Police 15 · Rescue 1122 · Edhi ambulance 115
- Plugs
- Types C, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two- and three-pin sockets; power cuts (load-shedding) are common, especially in the north.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10%.; Driver / guide: Rs 1,000–3,000 a day.; Hotel staff: Rs 200–500.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; bottled water everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug or hose elsewhere.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) at a street stall | Rs 30–50 |
| Meal at a local dhaba | Rs 200–400 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rs 500–800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
- About 85 km (53 mi) / 1.5–2 h by car via the M-2 or N-5; the usual arrival airport for Hafizabad.About 53 mi (85 km) / 1.5–2 h by car via the M-2 or N-5; the usual arrival airport for Hafizabad.
- ISB · Islamabad International Airport
- About 280 km (174 mi) / 3.5–4 h by car; use only if Islamabad is already on your route.About 174 mi (280 km) / 3.5–4 h by car; use only if Islamabad is already on your route.
- GRW · Gujranwala (no scheduled passenger flights)
- check — nearest rail and road hub is Gujranwala, 47 km (29 mi) away.check — nearest rail and road hub is Gujranwala, 29 mi (47 km) away.
Typical fares
- Taxi Gujranwala → Hafizabad
- ≈ Rs 800 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local rickshaws and taxis; hire a car with driver for flexibility.
See and do
Known for
- Mosques
- Local market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gujranwala | Car or taxi, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Pindi Bhattian | Car or bus, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Gujranwala hotels
- 30 min by car; budget options start at Rs 2,000 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | معاف کرناmaaf karna |
| Thank you | شکریہshukriya |
| How much is this? | یہ کتنے کا ہے؟yeh kitne ka hai? |
| Where is the market? | مارکیٹ کہاں ہے؟market kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalam o alaikum', right hand on heart; handshakes between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Hospitality: Accept tea; let hosts pay the first time; avoid: Refusing all offers
- Dress: Shalwar kameez is comfortable and appreciated; avoid: Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Shrines: Cover heads, shoes off, sit quietly at qawwali; avoid: Filming without permission
- Conversation: Cricket, food and family are safe topics; avoid: Religion, India and the army with strangers
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C; carry water.
- Road traffic on N‑5 can be heavy during peak hours.
Generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hafizabad yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mosques
- Local market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hafizabad, revision 5289061 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5289061
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/hafizabad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.