khewra salt mine (ksm)
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Khewra Salt Mine
A presentation by
Ahmad Tariq Bhatti
Introduction
Area DescriptionRank 2nd largest salt mine in the world (the largest one is
Wielicza Salt Mine in Krakow, Poland)
Location Pind Daden Khan, Tehsil of Jehlum District, Punjab, Pakistan
Leased area 3,398.53 Acres
Geological Horizon Pre-Cambrian
Temperature inside the tunnel 18-20 °C
Commercial salt Average 96%
Shades of salt White, Pink and Red
Mining method Room and Pillar
Rock Saly Resources 6.687 Billion Tons Approx.
Production (2009-10) 416,561 Tons
Total length of tunnels 4o Kilometers
Introduction
Brief HistoryThe history of the mine dates back to
its discovery by Alexander the Great's troops in 320 BC, but its
trading started during Mughal era. The main tunnel at ground level was
developed by Dr. H. Warth, a mining engineer, in 1872. After the partition,
Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) took over
management of the mine. In 2002, PMDC launched a Khewra Salt Mines
Resort Development Project and successfully converted the oldest portions of the mine into a highly
successful tourist destination.
A camel caravan on our way.
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountain
View of the salt-rich mountains
The mountain of Khewra mine entrance
Outer view of the mine entrance
A building before the mine entrance
Mine Entrance
Salt-brick mosque
Salt-brick mosque
Salt-brick rooms
A salt structure made due to falling of salt from the ceiling
Replica of Minar-e-Pakistan
Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining
Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining
Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining
Texture of a salt ceiling
Texture of salt walls & ceiling
Texture of salt walls & ceiling
Texture of salt walls & ceiling
Texture of a salt wall
Texture of salt walls & ceiling
Texture of salt walls & ceiling
Texture of a salt wall
Texture of a salt wall
Salt-water pond
NotePictures used in the presentation are taken on
09/10/2012.
Referencespmdc.com
swisspak.com
Thank you!