Covering Legends fabulous Tales and myth of Salt Range

The Salt Range, a geological phenomenon nestled in the heart of Pakistan, isn't only a
geography of stirring beauty but also a depository of witching fabulous tales and myth. As we
cut through this alluring region, we uncover the integrated stories that have shaped the culture
and traditions of the people abiding then.

Rising suddenly from the Punjab plains west of the River Jhelum and ending inversely rashly on
the Indus River, one hundred and eighty kilometres in the west, the Salt Range is a long direct
conformation of sheer scars, jagged peaks, rolling hills and desolate defiles. Nestling between
these hills, are rich denes scattered with lakes and rinsed by spring fed aqueducts. Namal Lake,
Khabikki Lake and Uchhali Lake are lakes in the Salt Range. The Awans, Khokhars, Gakhars, and
Janjuas had engaged in an endless battle for sovereignty over the Salt Range.

The place is a geologist’s dream with a rich variety of minerals and jewels. World’s 2nd largest
Salt Mines are located then at Khewra, accessible via M-2 motorway about 260 km from Lahore
and 160 km from Islamabad. Khewra City is also known as The Kingdom of Salt because of
gemstone swab which is 98 pure and natural source of swab in Pakistan.
The Salt Range began 800 million times ago when evaporation of a shallow ocean followed by
under thrusting of the Indian Plate formed a range that stretched for about 300 kilometres. Its
average height is 2,200 feet and its loftiest elevation, at Sakesar mountain, is 4,992 feet.

Interestingly, salt existence was discovered by Alexander’s horses during 326 BC. Later Mughals
mined salt from here on commercial scale, and the British further systemized mining process by
establishing a railway line. Now we have many attractions for visitors inside including Salt
Minaret, Salt Mosque, Salt Palace, Asthma Hospital, etc which are accessible either by foot or
through a mini train ride. Also a souvenir shop houses rock salt objects for trade.

Within the Salt Range there's a thick clustering of literal spots and places ranging in date from
the 4thc. when Alexander the Great fought his last battle with Raja Porus at the bank of Jehlum
River, through the Hindu Shahi period, the Mughal Empire to the period of Sikh rule and the
British social occupation. citadels, cloisters and tabernacle complexes similar as Kafirkot and
Malot( 9th – 19thc.), Nandna, Tilla Jogian and the World Heritage point of Rohtas perch on high
mountain platforms overlooking important passes through the Salt Range.
Habitation spots and ancient centers of religious passage similar as Katas Raj and Mari Indus,
early Mughal spots similar as Takht-e-Babri, the throne of Emperor Babar and his Bagh-e-Safa
considered to be the first Mughal Garden in Asia, are set up in Kallar Kahar in the middle of the
Salt Range.

Meet the iconic characters that inhabit the myth of Salt Range. From benevolent divinities to
mischievous spirits, each character contributes to the vibrant narrative shade of the region.
Their stories reverberate with themes of love, treason, and the eternal struggle between good
and evil.

Original carnivals devoted to fabulous tales are vibrant expressions of artistic identity. From
elaborate processions to traditional performances, these fests serve as a collaborative
acknowledgment of the significance of myth in shaping collaborative knowledge.

In a fleetly evolving world, artists and fibbers continue to reinterpret Salt Range myth,
breathing new life into ancient stories. This dynamic relationship between tradition and
invention ensures that the tales remain applicable to contemporary cult.

Tourism centered around the Salt Range's myths is not just about disquisition; it's also a source
of profitable food for original communities. We will bandy how promoting fabulous tourism
can appreciatively impact the region's residers.

The Salt Range is not just a treasure trove of stories but also of archaeological discoveries. We
will uncover vestiges that give palpable links to the ancient legends, bridging the gap between
myth and literal realities. Beyond the known milestones, there are unexplored homes in the
Salt Range staying to reveal their secrets.