Faisalabad was radically known as Lyallpur, It is the third largest city in Pakistan with an estimated population of 2.6 million inhabitants. It is a major industrial center, and is also referred to as the "Manchester of Pakistan". The city is a major hub for gross domestic product (GDP) of the country and the second best location for business. Faisalabad countryside is irrigated by the lower Chenab River, which produces cotton, wheat, sugarcane, vegetables and fruits. Faisalabad holds the primary railway repair yard, along with the engineering works, and largest mills, which process sugar, flour, and oil seed. It has a strong industrial base including textiles.
There are numerous vacation destinations in the city, which are worth a visit. The visitors must understand the city better and get to know its past history and cultural heritage. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Clock Tower, Sindbad Amusement Park, Jinnah Garden, Faisalabad Hockey Stadium, Rex City, Qaisery Gate, and Gumti Water Fountain are few from the big lists of breathtaking hotspots of the city. There are a few neighborhood bazaars situated in Faisalabad, which exhibit the traditional Indian crafts like hand-loomed apparel, numerous shopping centers like D-ground, Rex City and Kohinoor which offer a wide variety of advanced stock for the happiness of every tourist. You can buy little things from road-side stalls. Samosa is a famous snack of the city.
All the major and minor corners of the city are well connected with the best means of transportation like the taxis, buses, trains and rickshaws. The airport is located at 10 km from the city centre, and all the ground transportation leads to the airport. Car rental services are also available which have to be pre-booked online.
The city experiences a hot desert climate, during summers the maximum temperature is recorded as 50 °C (122 °F). Summer season starts from April and continues until October. Maximum and minimum temperatures during summer are 39 °C (102 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) respectively. In winter it peaks at around 17 °C (63 °F) and 6 °C (43 °F). The winter season starts from November to March. July and August experiences half of the annual rainfall.
Faisalabad International Airport (IATA: LYP, ICAO: OPFA) is situated on Jhang Road, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south west from the centre of Faisalabad, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The airport connects with a number of international and domestic destinations. Few airlines serving the airport are Air Indus, Flydubai, Pakistan International Airlines and Qatar Airways. It has won many awards and recognitions like “the Best Arch of Triumph” commonly called as a “water salute” on the 10th July 2015.
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Faisalabad International Airport |
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Airport Rd, Faisalabad |
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Pakistan Ph:+92 41 9201616 |
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