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Voykit pocket guide · Pakistan
Khurrianwala
Visit Khurrianwala for a half‑day (4‑5 h) to see the industrial town sights and a few parks; stay overnight only if you need rest after Faisalabad.
Khurrianwala is a small industrial town near Faisalabad with a few parks, a historic well and a market. It is reachable by bus or taxi in 30‑45 min, and most attractions are within walking distance, making a half‑day visit sufficient.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid Rs 2,000–3,000 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 1122 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Lassi (glass) | Rs 20–30 |
| Ice cream scoop | Rs 40–60 |
| Taxi (city short ride) | Rs 300–500 |
| Bus fare to Khurrianwala | Rs 50–80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore)
- About 130 km (81 mi), 2–2.5 h by car or taxiAbout 81 mi (130 km), 2–2.5 h by car or taxi
- SKT · Sialkot International Airport
- About 100 km (62 mi), 1.5–2 h by car or taxiAbout 62 mi (100 km), 1.5–2 h by car or taxi
Typical fares
- Faisalabad → Khurrianwala bus
- ≈ Rs 60, 30‑40 min (check)
- Taxi Faisalabad → Khurrianwala
- ≈ Rs 500, 20‑30 min (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
Taxis are common; agree fare before boarding. Walking covers most sights. No public rail; local buses run 24 h along Shaikhupura Road.
See and do
Known for
- Industrial area
- Forest Park Gatwala
- Am Tex Waterfall
- Historical well and monument
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad | Bus or taxi 22 km (14 mi), 30‑40 minBus or taxi 14 mi (22 km), 30‑40 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Faisalabad hotels
- Closest accommodation; 22 km (14 mi) away, 30‑40 min by bus or taxi.Closest accommodation; 14 mi (22 km) away, 30‑40 min by bus or taxi.
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 bus stop? | بس اسٹاپ کہاں ہے؟bus stop 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
- Night taxi fares may be higher; confirm price.
- Check opening hours of parks and the artificial waterfall (may close after dark).
Generally safe during daylight; use taxis at night and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khurrianwala yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Industrial area
- Forest Park Gatwala
- Am Tex Waterfall
- Historical well and monument
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Khurrianwala: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Khurrianwala, revision 5289897 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5289897
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/khurrianwala). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.