Introducing Southern Punjab
To the south of Lahore, the sublime shrines and tombs of Multan and Uch Sharif, ancient forts and the deserts of Cholistan are some of the experiences that await. Travellers should time their visit to coincide with one of the numerous festivals in the area – and try to avoid the oppressive summer heat.
Activities in Southern Punjab
Multan
The largest town of lower Punjab and the centre of Pakistan’s main cotton-growing area, Multan is noted for its remarkable shrines and mosques.
Bahawalpur
Modest in size and a world away from the rat race, Bahawalpur has limited tourist sights but is a good jumping-off point to nearby attractions such as Uch Sharif.
Southern Punjab destination guides
Fort Munro
En route to Quetta, about 80km from DG Khan, fort-munro?destination_tag_id=357290>Fort Munro was built as a hill station by the British and is still the only such resort in south Punjab.
Lahore to Islamabad
The Grand Trunk (GT) Rd and the Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M2) provide a choice of routes between the two cities and, if you have time to jump off the bus, access to an ancient region boasting one of the world’s largest salt mines, an awesome...
Entertainment in Southern Punjab
Lal Suhanra National Park
Lal Suhanra was declared Pakistan’s first national park in 1972.
Shopping in Southern Punjab