Sialkot
Sialkot is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan.
It is the capital of the Sialkot District and the 12th most populous city in Pakistan as well as the 7th largest city in Punjab. The boundaries of Sialkot are joined by Jammu in the north east, the districts of Narowal in the southeast, Gujranwala in the southwest and Gujrat in the northwest.
Getting to Sialkot
- 01Sialkot International Airport
- 02Sialkot Junction
- 03Sambrial
Small station which is of use if travelling to and from the international airport as it is just 5 km away.
Worth seeing
- 01Sialkot Fort
One of the oldest forts in Pakistan, first built by Raja Sálbán, king of the area during the 2nd century CE and is believed to have re-established the city.
- 02Sialkot Cathedral
This cathedral consecrated in 1857 is in cantonment area.
- 03Iqbal Manzil
Birthplace of Muslim poet and philosopher Muhammad Allama Iqba, the national poet of Pakistan.
Where to eat
Chicken Cottage, Hotel Taj Palace, Katchery Road. Coffee, cocktails, snacks. Dinners Club, Hotel Taj Palace, Katchery Road. Pakistani, Chinese. Vivo Cafe & Grill, Ghazi Road at V-Mall Sialkot Cantt,. 13:00-23:30. Upscale. Good Salads, steaks, oriental, continental and Italian food. Best food, Great service. The music played there is lovelly and the staff is very polite to customers. little expensive.
Getting around Sialkot the local way
- Get aroundThe most common means of public transport is auto rickshaw.
From Wikivoyage: Sialkot, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.
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