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Rawalpindi- How to reach, Section II

Section II - Travel Within Pakistan
By Air -
PIA serves 38 domestic airports with scheduled connections including multiple daily flights between major cities of Punjab like Multan, Lahore, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Peshawar. Two private airlines, Aero Asia and Bhoja Air, also serve Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. PIA has daily flights to Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, closer to the city of Rawalpindi, in an area known as Chaklala. Being the main airport for the Pakistani capital it often hosts officials and citizens from other nations. Airport is closer to Rawalpindi than to Islamabad, and it serves the city along with the capital.
By Road -
Pakistan has an extensive network of roads and highways, linking every town. There are several highways like Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road) between Lahore and Peshawar and Indus Highway linking Peshawar with the Southern Punjab. A landmark has been achieved with the completion of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway, which has opened the remote area of the Salt Range for visitors.
You will find all types of public transport in Punjab ranging from Taxis, auto-rickshaws, vans to tongas (horse & cartridge) and mini-buses, which are used for traveling within the city/town/village limits, whereas air-conditioned, non air-conditioned and deluxe types of buses, vans and coaches regularly ply between major cities and tourist destinations.
Transport Wing of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab provides comfortable transport system to the different tourist destinations on regular and seasonal basis. The transport system is equipped with a fleet of luxury A/C buses and operated from Tourist Information Centers located in the heart of major cities of Punjab. Advance booking is available round the clock at the terminals, booking is also be made on telephone.
At present Lahore-Multan-Lahore, Lahore-Rawalpindi-Lahore, Lahore-Murree-Lahore, Multan-Rawalpindi-Multan services are in operation.
Lahore-Swat-Lahore, Rawalpindi-Swat-Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi-Balakot-Rawalpindi, Multan-Murree-Multan are seasonal services. Vans, Coaster, Buses are available for special booking.
TDCP also offers package tours for tourists.
By Train -
Pakistan has over 12,700 kilometers of railways, including 8,500 kms inherited from the British. Main line runs from Karachi to Peshawar connecting important tourist places like Moenjodaro, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Taxila and Peshawar. There are several daily trains running on these lines, however, Shalimar Express (Lahore-Karachi) and Railcar (Lahore-Rawalpindi) have more comfortable air-conditioned compartments for travelers.
Pakistan Railways allow a 25% concession in all classes, to foreign tourists and 50% discount for foreign students (both for groups and individuals). For More Details Rawalpindi Map 

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