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Multan
Multan, the City of Saints, is one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Its skyline is shaped by the tiled tombs of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya on the old fort mound, and its bazaars are known for blue pottery, camel-skin lamps and sohan halwa.
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About Multan
Multan, the City of Saints, is one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Its skyline is shaped by the tiled tombs of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya on the old fort mound, and its bazaars are known for blue pottery, camel-skin lamps and sohan halwa.
- Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
- Blue pottery and Hussain Agahi bazaar
Best time to visit
November–February; summers are among the hottest in Pakistan.
Travel tips
- Dress modestly at shrines and remove shoes where required.
- Visit the shrines around sunset, when they are at their busiest and most atmospheric.
- Try sohan halwa from the old-city sweet shops.
Cost estimate
Usually 1–2 days on a south Punjab tour with Uch Sharif and Bahawalpur — ask for a quote.
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