Multan Tourist Places to Visit in Multan, Pakistan, Asia
Multan is one of the major cities of Pakistan situated on the banks of the Chenab River is the 5th largest city in population in Pakistan. Multan is located about 350 kms southwest of provincial capital Lahore and about 560 kms southwest of national capital Islamabad.
Due to the great number of shrines and Sufi saints, Multan is popularly called as ‘City of Saints’, ‘City of Sufis’ and ‘Madinat-ul-Auliya’. Multan is the home town of the 1st major poet of the Punjabi language Fariduddin Ganjshakar (Baba Farid).
Multan is one of the educational hubs of Pakistan houses many top colleges include Bahauddin Zakariya University, The Swedish Institute of Technology and Multan Medical and Dental College. Multan is well known for handicrafts and cottage industries and other industries in Multan comprises of cosmetics, cotton production and fertilizers. Sugar cane, mangoes, citrus, guavas, wheat and cotton are highly cultivated agricultural crops in Multan.
Geography and Climate of Multan:
Multan city is spread over an area of 133 sq. km. and positioned at an average altitude of 122 meters and coordinates at 30°11′52″N latitude and 71°28′11″E longitude.
Multan experiences an arid climate with mild winters and hot summers.
History of Multan:
Multan is considered as one of the ancient cities in the world. It is believed that, Multan served as the capital of Trigarta Kingdom under Katoch Dynasty during the Mahabharata war. Multan was earlier known by Kashtpur, Hanspur, Bagpur and Sanb or Sanahpur. The present name of Multan derives from the Sanskrit language word ‘Mulasthana’.
Connectivity to Multan:
Multan International Airport is located 7 kms away from the city and is well connected with Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, Quetta and few foreign locations, served by Multan PIA and Shaheen Airlines.
Multan Cantt Railway Station, Multan City Railway Station and New Multan City Railway Station are the three major railway stations of Multan.
Multan has good connectivity with all the regions of Pakistan through N-5 National Highway through Daewoo Bus Service and Faisal Movers. Taxi, Rickshaws, Bus and Car are the best options to travel within the city.
Culture, Cuisine and Shopping in Multan:
The languages spoken by the natives of Multan include Multani, Majhi, Haryanvi and Riasti.
Doli Roti and Busri are two very famous Roti variants in Multan. The best food corners in Multan include:
- Tasty Restaurant
- Khan Restaurant
- KFC
- Pizza Hut
- MUX Lounge
Multan is famous for Multani Mitti, Multani Jewellery and Multani Shoes. The major shopping centres include:
- Hussain Agahi Bazar
- Saddar Bazzar
- Hussain Agahi
- Gulgasht
Places to see near Multan:
Multan Fort:
Multan Fort is a very ancient fort located in the centre of Multan city. Fort Qasim Park located in the vicinity of park.
Doulat Gate:
Doulat Gate is the entrance of the Mazar of “Pir Doulat Shah”.
Bahauddin Zakaria Tomb:
Bahauddin Zakaria is situated near the Mazar of Shah Rukn-e-Alam is the tomb of great Sufi saint Bahauddin Zakaria.
Cantonment Park:
Cantonment Park houses a Japanese garden, palm garden, rose garden and a cactus garden, small library and open air gyms. Entrance fee is 5 Rs per head.
Multan Museum:
Multan Museum has a greater collection of medals, postage stamps, ancient coins, camel-skin paintings, manuscripts and wood carvings.
Pak Gate:
Pak Gate is named after Saint Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed.
Other tourist attractions near Multan are:
- Institute of Blue Pottery
- Delhi Gate
- Lohari Gate
- Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb
- Shrine Shah Ali Akbar
- Shrine Mai Maharban
- Haram Gate
- Bohar Gate
- Chaman Zar Askari Lake Park
- Clock Tower
- Myrters Memorial
Best time to visit Multan:
August to March is the ideal time to visit Multan.
Accommodation Options in Multan:
The best budgets, mid range and luxury hotels in Multan are as follows:
- Sinabad Hotel
- Ramada Multan
- Fiesta Inn Hotel & Resorts
- Royal Continental Guest House
- Comfort Inn Guest House
- Fortalice
- Sheza Inn
- Regent Villa Guest House
- Zanzibar Hotel
- Taj Hotel
- Hotel One
- Mangool Hotel
- Hotel New Land Multan
- Hotel Emrald Multan
- Shalimar Hotel