Sargodha
Sargodha is the sixth-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab.
Located along the Kirana Hills in central Punjab, it serves as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. Sargodha is the 11th-most populous city in Pakistan, being one of the fastest-growing cities of the country. It is also known as the City of Eagles.
Getting to Sargodha
Catching a rain is the best and easiest way to reach Sargodha. Sargodha Railway Station connects with different cities of Pakistan. By road from Lahore which is a two and half hour journey most of it along the M-5 motorway. Other roads connects Sargodha with Chiniot and other cities.
Worth seeing
Bhera. A historical city and the home town of Sufi Saint Hazrat Mehar Ali Shah. Alexandar the Great fought with Porus around this city. The bank of River Jehlum is also near by and good picnic point. Midh Ranjha. A very large and very old banyan tree is worth seeing in Abhal-Mohri villages. The bank of Chanab river is also near by, a good place for picnic. Takht Hazara. The birth place of famous love symbol Ranjaha.
Where to eat
Lots of typical Punjabi food and good restaurants are available all over Sargodha. The variety of citrus produced in Sargodha is famous throughout Pakistan and is often sent abroad. Specially "kinnow" products are well known. For this quality, the city is also referred to "California of Pakistan". Lucky Broast, Mela Mandi Rd. Pakistani Food. Naan. Peshawari Namkeen Shinwari, Club Rd. Pakistani Food. Naan. BBQ,
Getting around Sargodha the local way
- Get aroundThe rickshaws have rendered taxis out of business.
From Wikivoyage: Sargodha, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-04.
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