Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Multan (Pakistan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Ghanta Ghar, Shahi Eid Gah Mosque, and Bloody Bastion. Also, be sure to include Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Multan (Punjab).
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Ghanta Ghar
Clock Tower Multan or Ghanta Ghar Multan is city government headquarters of Multan in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1]
Address: Chowk Ghanta Ghar, 60000 Multan
Shahi Eid Gah Mosque
Also known as: شاہی عید گاہ مسجد
Mosque in Multan, Pakistan. The Shahi Eid Gah Mosque is an early 18th-century mosque located in the Pakistani city of Multan, in southern Punjab.[2]
Address: Khanewal Road, Multan
Bloody Bastion
Bloody Bastion, also called Khooni Burj or Bloody Tower, is a bastion in the old City Wall of Multan, between Pak Gate and Delhi Gate on Alang Road in Multan. The tower is a remnant of the city's fortifications that were destroyed by the British in 1849.
Alexander the Great is traditionally believed to have been injured at the site of the modern bastion during his invasion of the Indus Valley.
The bastion is notable for having been the site where two British emissaries were buried following their murder by Sikh rebels. The bastion was site of fierce fighting between Sikh forces and the 1st Bombay Fusiliers on the British side during the Siege of Multan in 1849, earning the structure its current name. Following the capture of the bastion, the graves of the two British emissaries were removed, and the bodies re-buried at the site of the Multan Fort.[3]
Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
Also known as: مقبرہ شاہ رکن عالم
Shrine in Multan, Pakistan. The Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam located in Multan, Pakistan, is the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Sheikh Rukn-ud-Din Abul Fateh. The shrine is considered to be the earliest example of Tughluq architecture, and is one of the most impressive shrines in the Indian subcontinent. The shrine attracts over 100,000 pilgrims to the annual urs festival that commemorates his death.[4]
Mausoleum of Shah Ali Akbar
The Mausoleum of Shah Ali Akbar is a mausoleum in Suraj Miani Multan, in Punjab province, Pakistan.
Shah Ali Akbar is a descendant of Shah Shams Sabzwari and the grandson of Shah Shams. It is a mini version of Mausoleum of Shah Rukne Alam. It is octagonal in shape.[5]
Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
The Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya is a 13th-century shrine located in the city of Multan, in Pakistan's Punjab province. The tomb is dedicated to the Muslim mystic Bahauddin Zakariya, founder of the Suhrawardiyya order of Sufism. It considered to be one of the most important shrines in southern Punjab province, and is the prototype for Multan's distinct architectural style.[6]
Nishtar Chowk Flyover
Nishtar Chowk Flyover is located in Multan, city of Pakistan.
It is a one way flyover constructed with Inner Ring Road Multan project. It is a one way flyover made to get easy access to Nishtar Hospital from LMQ Road. Construction was started in 2009 and completed in 2011. Client of this project was Multan Development Authority MDA. It has two lanes and leads to Nishtar road from LMQ road. It overpasses Nishtar Chowk and Old Bahawalpur Road. Inauguration was done on Friday 26 April 2011 by former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gillani It was completed with an overall cost of Rs 180 million rupees. The 975-metre-long fly-over, with a width of 6.1 to 7.3 metres, starts from Pul Moj Darya and ends on Nishtar road.[7]
Multan Arts Council
Performing arts theater in Multan, Pakistan. Multan Arts Council is located in Multan city of Pakistan. Founded under the statutory provisions of the Punjab Council of Arts Lahore in the year 1975 as its regional centre for the city of Multan.
Its building is located on MDA Road, Multan. It has a hall, art gallery, stage, and a garden.
Multan[8]
Kachehri Chowk Chungi No 7 & 8 Flyover
Climate of Multan
Multan is a city located in the southern part of Punjab, province in Pakistan. Multan features an arid climate with very hot summers and cold winters. The city witnesses some of the most extreme temperatures in the country. Dust storms are a common occurrence within the city. The closest major city is Bahawalpur. The area around the city is a flat plain and is ideal for agriculture, with many citrus and mango farms. There are many canals that cut across the Multan District, providing water from nearby farms. This makes the land very fertile. However usually land close to the Chenab River are flooded in the monsoon season.[9]
Jinnah Park
Relax in park, Park
Address: JINNAH PARK 100 Feet ROAD SHAHRUKN E ALAM COLONY, Multan