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Katas Raj Temples

Hindu temples around a sacred pool in Punjab's Salt Range, linked to Shiva and the Mahabharata.

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Nov–Mar
Our full guide to Katas Raj Temples is being written. It's on the Pakistan list as Worth a Detour.

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