Punjab · Pakistan
Jhang travel guide
Jhang is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, home to about 414,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- LYP65 km · Faisalabad International Airport
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Jhang
Jhang is the capital city of Jhang District in central Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab River, it is the 14th most populous city in Pakistan.
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When to go
The best time to visit Jhang
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jhang are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 73 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jhang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 65 km from the city centre in a straight line; Multan International Airport (MUX, 146 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Jhang is located about 210 km from Lahore, about 100km from Chiniot, 70 km from Faisalabad and some 35 km from Gojra. This large city is well connected by road. Jhang Faisalabad Road leads to Jhang from Chiniot or Faisalabad. The 19th century railway station is one of the oldest in Pakistan. Jhang is connected by rail to many major cities including Lahore, Karachi.
Getting around
They are still the most popular and efficient form of travel. Expect to pay anything between 20-100 Rs depending on the distance. Taxis can be found though at the bus and railway stations.
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LYP · Faisalabad International Airport
MUX · Multan International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jhang
Stay safe
In the case of an emergency, call police by 15 from any landline phone. If you are using a cellphone, dial 911 for police rescue.
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Questions
Jhang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jhang?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jhang are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 73 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jhang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 65 km from the city centre in a straight line; Multan International Airport (MUX, 146 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Jhang?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Jhang
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.