Sargodha
Pakistan · Asia
About 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.
It is one of the few planned cities of Pakistan (others include Faisalabad, Islamabad and Gwadar).
Sargodha was established by the British as a canal-colony in 1903 (originally spelled Sargoda) as a tehsil of Shahpur district. Sargodha was badly affected by an outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1903, and experienced a milder outbreak in 1904. Although it was a small town in the beginning, the British Royal Air Force built an airport there due to its strategic location. The term "Sargodha" has its origin in the words "Sar" (from "sarowar") meaning "pond" and "Godha" meaning "Sadhu", which means "Pond of Godha". The city was founded by Lady Trooper by the supervision of Sir Charles Montgomery Rivaz KCSI (1845 – 7 October 1926), a colonial administrator in British India and Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab from 1902 to 1907. Being the...
Sargodha travel guide
Getting there
By train Catching a rain is the best and easiest way to reach Sargodha. Sargodha Railway Station connects with different cities of Pakistan.
By road 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.
Getting around
By bus There are public buses in Sargodha. There are no passes or prepaid tickets. Payment is thru cash to the conductor and a ride can cost anywhere between Rs10-25.
By rickshaw They are still the most popular and efficient form of travel and are commonly found. Expect to pay anything between Rs20-100 depending on the distance.
By taxi The rickshaws have rendered taxis out of business. Taxis can be found though at the airport and at the major bus stands.
See
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. There is a mosque from old times on his name, which indicates that the famous love story may be true. Company Bagh. Shaheen Chowk. Iqbal Colony, Near Block No. 33. Satellite Town. Qurban Ali Chowk, Near Eidgah Road.
Buy
Chen One shopping mall Mall of Sargodha Al Rehaman plaza
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,
Drink & nightlife
Some famous places for drinking
Maher Chachu Lassi House Hafiz Soda Water
Sleep
Karana hotel Mrvi hotel Tabash hotel Night inn Q's International Hotel
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.