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Jhang is a historic city in central Punjab, Pakistan, set in a farming region near the Chenab River. It is the administrative center of Jhang District and is closely linked to Punjabi literature and folklore, above all the tragic love story of Heer and Ranjha, told most famously in verse by the poet Waris Shah. Sufi traditions run deep, and shrines shape the city's spiritual and cultural life.
The tomb associated with Heer and Ranjha draws visitors who know the legend, and it remains a popular place of pilgrimage for lovers and poetry enthusiasts. Within the wider district, the shrine of Sultan Bahu, the seventeenth-century Sufi poet whose verses are widely sung, attracts large numbers of devotees, especially during his annual urs. The shrine of Shah Jeewna is another important Sufi site in the area. The Chenab riverfront offers a quieter scene, and Trimmu Barrage, near where the Jhelum joins the Chenab, is a notable landmark for those with time for an excursion.
The city's bazaars are lively and crowded, known for handmade khussa shoes and colorful paranda hair ornaments. Jhang suits travelers interested in Punjabi culture, Sufism and folk literature rather than conventional tourist sights. Winters are pleasant, while summers are extremely hot.
WiserMap travel guideJhang Pakistan Heer Ranjha Tomb and Sufi ShrinesDiscover Jhang in Punjab, home of the Heer Ranjha tomb, Sufi shrines, the Chenab River and Trimmu Barrage, with local food and travel tips.Read the guide
The tomb in Jhang where the legendary lovers Heer and Ranjha are said to be buried, made famous by Waris Shah's epic Punjabi poem Heer. Couples and poetry lovers visit to pay respects. The site is simple but meaningful. Dress modestly, remove shoes where asked and visit during daylight.
The shrine of the Sufi saint Shah Jewna in Jhang district, a well-known pilgrimage site with a large yearly urs festival that draws thousands of devotees with music and gatherings. Outside festival days it is calm. Dress modestly, cover your head if asked, and travel with local guidance.
The shrine of Sultan Bahu, the 17th-century Sufi poet whose Punjabi verses are still sung across Pakistan, in Garh Maharaja in Jhang district. Its white tomb is a major pilgrimage site, busiest during the yearly urs. Dress modestly, respect worshippers and expect a long drive from the city.
The Chenab, one of the five rivers of Punjab, flows past Jhang and runs through the Heer Ranjha story. Its broad banks and farmland are scenic at sunrise and sunset, especially after the monsoon. Visit with a local, avoid the water during floods and be careful on soft, muddy banks.
A major barrage on the Chenab River near Jhang, just below where the Jhelum River joins it, built to feed irrigation canals across the region. The wide waters and confluence draw anglers and picnickers. Photography near infrastructure may be restricted, so ask before taking pictures.
An ancient settlement mound at Shorkot in Jhang district, among the oldest inhabited sites in the region, where finds include coins and pottery from many periods. Some historians link it to cities of Alexander the Great's campaign. There is little on-site interpretation, so go with someone who knows it.
A historic college in Jhang founded in the 1920s, known as the place where Nobel physics laureate Abdus Salam studied before Lahore and Cambridge. Its older buildings reflect colonial-era architecture. It is a working campus, so view it from outside or arrange a visit through the college.
The busy bazaars of old Jhang sell cloth, shoes, spices, sweets, household goods and local snacks in narrow, crowded lanes. They show the everyday commercial life of a Punjab district town. Bargaining is normal. Go in the morning or early evening, and keep your belongings close in the crowds.
Jhang shops sell traditional Punjabi crafts such as khussa, hand-embroidered leather shoes, and paranda, colorful tasseled braids worn in women's hair, often bought for weddings. Look for stitched details and good leather on khussas. Compare a few shops and agree on prices before buying.
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