Mandi Bahauddin travel guide

Mandi Bahauddin is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is also called "The City of Lions" and "The Land of Judges".

Alexander the Great fought a battle with Rajah Porus at the nearby city of Phalia. Many conquerors have passed through this region. The city and district forms a central part of Chaj Doab and Punjab. The temperature goes to the extremes in January and June, going to around 48 °C in June and around 1 °C in January. There is rainfall during the Monsoon season. Most people live in rural areas of the district.

Getting in

There are two main roads coming into Mandi Bahauddin. One narrow road comes from the Grand Trunk Road. It winds at the banks of the Upper Jhelum Canal. This road is now being repaired and rebuilt. The other road comes from the M-2 Motorway. This road is much faster and comfortable. However, it is recommended to go through the road that comes from Grand Trunk Road. This road comes from Sarai Alamgir near Jhelum. This road goes through many small towns and villages. The villages are made of mud huts with the salt range at the background.

Getting around

This city is famed for having all roads at 90° to each other. Most roads are narrow and often have unnoticeable speed breakers. Yet the major roads are wide enough, just watch out for bikes. The few decades-old buses are not very safe. Try not to travel around by bus. The primary method of travel through the city. They are everywhere, and tend to be a cheap ride through the city. Plus it's enjoyable (just hold the handles and you will be safe). If you know how to ride it, it's still tough to navigate through the chaotic traffic and crazy drivers. Don't try it's unsafe even if you wear helmet.

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