Kharian
Pakistan · Punjab ProvincePK
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Kharian is a city in the north-central part of Punjab, Pakistan. It is regarded as the 'wealthiest' subdistrict in Pakistan, housing one of the largest cantonments in South Asia, and also being known for its significant overseas population. With a residential population of over 103,036, Kharian is located at the foothills of the Sub-Himalayan Range and serves as the headquarters of its eponymous subdistrict within the Gujrat district. It is often called the Little Norway of Pakistan because more than 70 percent of Pakistani Norwegians are originally from Kharian.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 85,765
- Coordinates
- 32.816, 73.887
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 280 m
Overview of Kharian
Part of Punjab Province, Pakistan, Kharian is a compact city. Some 85,765 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include sports.
Things to do in Kharian
Sports in Kharian
(1)Our data lists Golf as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kharian's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Punjab Province; once there, walking covers most of Kharian. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Kharian that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kharian known for?
- Kharian is mainly a destination for sports, set in Punjab Province, Pakistan with around 85,765 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kharian?
- You can plan around Golf in Kharian. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Kharian located?
- Administratively, Kharian sits in Punjab Province, Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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