3-Day Tour of Multan, Bahawalpur, Uch Sharif and Derawar Fort

Multan's shrines, a 9th-century desert fort, and three cities of Nawab palaces in one journey

A 3-day guided tour visiting Multan's Sufi saints' tombs and old town, the historic shrines of Uch Sharif, Bahawalpur's palaces, and Derawar Fort in Cholistan with a camel safari through the royal graveyard. An accredited English-speaking guide leads all stops. Air-conditioned transport and pickup are included. The itinerary covers hidden monuments not easily accessible on your own, plus a camel ride across the desert and a gift of Multan's famous Sohan Halva sweet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Multan's historical sites

• Meet guide at pick up point
• Visit Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
• Visit Tomb of Bahauddin Zakaria Multani
• Visit Fort Kohna Qasim and British monument
• Visit small history museum and Damdma viewpoint
• Visit shrine of Shah Shams Sabzwari
• Visit shrine of Shah Yusaf Gardezi
• Visit shrine/tomb of Shah Ali Akbar
• Visit Eidgah Mosque and Shrine of Ahmad Saerd Shah Kazmi
• Lunch break
• Explore Old Town Multan including Jain Temple and old mosque
• Visit gates of Old Town and Hussain Agahi bazar
• Optional mud wrestling arena visit
• Receive Sohan Halva sweet gift

Day 2: Visit Uch Sharif and Bahawalpur

• Breakfast and depart Multan for Uch Sharif
• Visit Tomb of Jalal-ud-din Surk Posh Bukhari
• Visit Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Ustad Ladla, and Makhdoom Jahanian Jahan Gashat
• Visit other shrines and mosque in Uch Sharif
• Travel to Bahawalpur
• Lunch in Bahawalpur
• Visit Fareed Gate, Old Town, bazars, and Shahi Mosque
• Dinner at Noor Mahal Palace
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 3: Explore Cholistan and return

• Breakfast and depart Bahawalpur for Derawar Fort
• Visit Derawar Fort
• Visit Royal Mosque near the fort
• Camel safari to Royal Graveyard
• Visit graves of friends of Prophet Mohammad
• Return towards Bahawalpur
• Visit palaces like Sadiq Garh Palace and Noor Mahal
• Visit museum and library if open
• Lunch
• Visit Blue pottery workshop
• Return to Multan and end tour

The experience

Multan anchors the first day around its Sufi heritage. Your guide meets you at the pickup point and takes you through the Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, the Tomb of Bahauddin Zakaria Multani, Fort Kohna Qasim, and a small museum that traces Multan's history. From Damdma you get a bird's-eye view of the city. The day moves through shrines of Shah Shams Sabzwari, Shah Yusaf Gardezi (where his lion and snake are buried at the entrance), Shah Ali Akbar, and the Eidgah Mosque. After lunch you walk the Old Town (gates, Jain Temple, old mosque, and the Hussain Agahi bazaar with its wooden balconies), then visit the famous shopping district. If mud wrestling is happening, your guide will show you an arena.

Day two heads toward Uch Sharif, about 80 to 100 minutes from Multan. This town, founded by Alexander the Great, centers on the Tomb of Jalal-ud-din Surkh Posh Bukhari, who came from Bukhara and spread Islam across the subcontinent. You visit the Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Ustad Ladla, and the shrine of Makhdoom Jahanian Jahan Gashat, known as the greatest traveller of the world. From there you move to Bahawalpur, the city of palaces and Nawabs, where you see Fareed Gate, the old town, bazars, and the Shahi Mosque. Dinner takes place at Noor Mahal Palace before your hotel transfer.

The final day takes you into Cholistan to Derawar Fort, built by Raja Jajja Bhatti in the 9th century and rebuilt in 1733 by the Abbasi family. You visit the Royal Mosque and reach the Royal Graveyard by camel safari, seeing graves attributed to the Prophet Muhammad's companions. On the return to Bahawalpur you pass Sadiq Garh Palace and Noor Mahal again, and visit the museum and library if open. After lunch, the route back to Multan includes a stop at a blue pottery workshop where artisans hand-paint earthen pots. You arrive in Multan in the evening.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport throughout the three days.
• accredited English-speaking guide.
• pickup at your starting point.
• camel safari to the Royal Graveyard at Derawar Fort.
• entry to all shrines, tombs, mosques, museums and palaces on the itinerary.
• a gift of Multan's famous Sohan Halva sweet.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pakistan Tour with Qaisar Hussain

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through four Sufi sites across Multan, Uch Sharif, Bahawalpur, and Derawar Fort: the camel safari to the royal graveyard and remote shrines require a structured itinerary rather than independent navigation.

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Top questions

What shrines and tombs does the Multan portion of the tour include?

Multan's first day covers the Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Tomb of Bahauddin Zakaria Multani, shrines of Shah Shams Sabzwari, Shah Yusaf Gardezi (where his lion and snake are buried at the entrance), Shah Ali Akbar, and the Eidgah Mosque, plus Fort Kohna Qasim and a museum of Multan's history.

How long does it take to reach Uch Sharif from Multan?

The drive to Uch Sharif takes about 80 to 100 minutes from Multan.

What is included in the camel safari at Derawar Fort?

The camel safari takes you from Derawar Fort to the Royal Graveyard, where you see graves attributed to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Is food included in the tour price?

Meals are not included. You arrange lunch and dinner during the three days, though dinner on day two takes place at Noor Mahal Palace.

What is Derawar Fort and when was it built?

Derawar Fort was built by Raja Jajja Bhatti in the 9th century and later rebuilt in 1733 by the Abbasi family. It stands in the Cholistan desert and was originally used for defense by the Jaisalmir ruler's army.