- Multan is geographically situated in a region known as the 'Punjab plains', specifically between the Indus and Chenab rivers.
- The city is world-renowned for its production of high-quality mangoes, which are exported globally during the summer harvest.
- Historically, Multan was a major center for the production of blue-glazed pottery and camel skin crafts.
- It has been subjected to numerous conquests and reconstructions throughout history due to its strategic position on the trade route to Delhi.
- The city is home to a unique regional style of Sufi music and qawwali that has been preserved for centuries.
About Multan
Multan is one of the oldest inhabited cities in South Asia, historically serving as a critical nexus for trade routes between Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The city is defined by its deep spiritual heritage, earning the title 'City of Saints' due to the numerous Sufi shrines found within its limits, such as the Tomb of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam. Visitors can navigate the remnants of its fortified past by entering historical points like Dehli Gate and Bohar Gate - Inner City, Multan. Beyond its architectural legacy, the city maintains significant green spaces like Aam Khas Bagh and Chaman Zar e Askari Park Multan for local recreation. The architectural landscape remains distinct for its heavy use of glazed blue tile work known as kashi-kari.
Highlights of Multan
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
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Features a massive octagonal dome covered in distinctive blue and white glazed tiles.
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Serves as the primary entrance to the historic walled city and its bustling traditional markets.
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Located within the inner city, this gate provides access to narrow streets filled with traditional handicraft shops.
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The garden grounds provide a quiet walking space adjacent to the city's ancient defensive ruins.
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A well-preserved architectural remnant of the city's extensive historical fortifications.
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Originally a royal garden, it now serves as a public park with historical significance dating back to the Mughal era.
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This grand mosque features expansive courtyards and traditional Mughal-inspired design elements.
Top things to do in Multan
The 431 highest-rated places in Multan, ranked by travellers.
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Fort Kohna Qasim Garden, also known as Qasim Bagh, sits atop the ancient mound of the Multan Fort, which historically se...
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Bohar Gate is one of the six surviving historical entry points to the Walled City of Multan, Pakistan. Historically, it...
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The Tomb of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam is a 14th-century funerary monument in Multan, Pakistan, recognized for its monument...
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Haram Gate is one of the six surviving historical gates of the Walled City of Multan, Pakistan. Historically, it served...
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Jinnah Park is a prominent public green space located in the Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony of Multan, Pakistan. It serves as a...
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Chaman Zar e Askari Park is a major recreational facility located within the Multan Cantonment area on Sher Shah Road. I...
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Gol Bagh Park, located near the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Multan, serves as a primary public gree...
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Delhi Gate is the eastern entrance to the historic Walled City of Multan, serving as one of the six surviving gates of t...
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Jamia Masjid Al-Hafiz Al-Shaikh Muhammad Amin bin Abdur Rahman is a significant religious landmark located in the Shah R...
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Shahi Eid Ghah Masjid is a historic 18th-century mosque located in Multan, Pakistan, renowned for its extensive glazed t...
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Shah Shams Park is a prominent public recreational space situated in the Shamsabad Colony area of Multan. It serves as a...
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Multan Arts Council serves as the primary regional hub for the promotion of cultural activities, performing arts, and tr...
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Aam Khas Bagh is a historic 17th-century garden complex in Multan, originally commissioned by the Mughal governor Nawab...
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Naka Chowk is a central urban intersection located within the North Gulgasht Colony of Multan, Pakistan. It serves as a...
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The Tomb of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya is a 13th-century funerary monument located in Multan, Pakistan, serving as the re...
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Jalal Masjid is a prominent neighborhood mosque located in the Gulgasht Colony area of Multan. The structure serves as a...
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Faizan-e-Madina in Multan serves as a regional administrative and spiritual headquarters for the Dawat-e-Islami organiza...
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Kashmir Park is a prominent recreational facility located within the Sector U residential zone of DHA Multan. The park i...
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Faisal Park is a centrally located public green space situated within the Mumtazabad residential area of Multan. It serv...
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Ghanta Ghar, or the Clock Tower of Multan, serves as the central anchor of the city's historic Walled City area. Built d...
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Madni Park is a neighborhood-level recreational green space situated within the T Block of New Multan Colony. The park s...
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Plan your visit to Multan
November to February, when the intense summer heat subsides to manageable temperatures for outdoor sightseeing.
2-3 days, sufficient to cover the primary historical shrines and the older walled city gates.
Auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing apps are the primary modes of transport, supplemented by private taxis.
The area surrounding Abdali Road offers the best concentration of established hotels and proximity to major historical sites.
Budget-friendly; local food and transportation costs remain highly accessible for international travellers.
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