Sahiwal (ساہِيوال) is a city in the Punjab region of Pakistan. With almost 390,000 inhabitants (2018), it's a major regional city in the densely populated area between two rivers: The Sutlej and the Ravi. Sahiwal is a large city with a few interesting sights, but it's also an important transport hub for the famous nearby archaeological site of Harappa.
Located on the main Lahore–Karachi railway, Sahiwal is well connected by rail. There are direct train connections to Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Samasata and Madina-tul-Hajjaj.
Bus connections are also frequent and run to and from most larger towns in Punjab, including Lahore (Rs 120, 3 hours) and Bahawalpur.
There are three best approaches to reach Sahiwal:
About 24 km (15 mi) west of Sahiwal city are the archeological remains of Harappa, an ancient city dated 3000 to 5000 BC. This was one of the main centres of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, which is also called the Harappan Civilisation. Sahiwal serves as the main hub for visitors to Harappa, which is about 45 minutes' drive away. Buses (Rs 15) leave every 30 minutes and minibuses are available too for slightly more (Rs 20). Alternatively, you can rent a private autorickshaw for about Rs 350 (one way) or Rs 500 (return, with 2 hours waiting time).
All foreigners who stay the night in hotel or guest house in Sahiwal must go register with the friendly men who work at the District Foreigner Security Cell in the DPO Office Sahiwal. Registration takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Your guest house manager should arrange to take you to the DPO Office.
2nd-order administrative division
Primary administrative division