Multan is a colourful place for tourists. It is truly a unique blend of history, culture, and inevitable industrialism, a city like no other. On one side you can see the old wooden carved emirates and on the other side, you will find modern architecture. The whole city is covered with bazaars, mosques, shrines, ornate tombs, and historical buildings.
It is the 7th largest city of Pakistan which is located on the banks of the Chenab River. Multan is also known as the city of saints, the city of Sufis because of the large number of Sufi saints and their shrines placed in the city. No other place can express Sufism, traditional values, Priceless artwork, and splendid architecture better than Multan. All the monuments, shrines, and historical buildings are beautifully decorated and ornamented with blue titles, fresco-paints, and mosaic work which Multan is famous for. It has a lot to offer for those in search of culture and will make you come here again.
The city is one of the oldest cities in the Asian subcontinent that has a historical significance. It was the kingdom of several rulers who belongs to different cultures and religious backgrounds. There were six notable historical gates in the city but only three are remaining named Delhi Gate, Bohar Gate, and Haram Gate. These gates are the main attraction for tourists.
The best time to visit Multan is from October to March because Multan is so hot in the summers.
Some specialities of Multan
Multan has many things that set it apart from other cities. Here are some of them.
- The city is very rich in hand embroidery which can be seen on its shawls, footwear, and shirts as it is liked not only in Pakistan but is in demand all over the world.
- Another speciality of its handicrafts; the blue pottery, mirror embroidery, and frescos are unique items of Multan. All these handmade things are so beautiful that you can’t go without buying them.
- Multan was once a center for wood carving, some of the windows and doors of its old houses have good specimens of the woodwork.
- Another thing that you will find very common in Multan is the white and blue color, which can be seen very common on the pottery, clothes, and the engraving of the buildings here. You can buy a White blue ceramics (pot) as a reminder of your trip.
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- The city is also one of the country’s industrial hubs that export textiles, carpets, surgical instruments, mangoes, and other fruits, and wood products among others.
- Multani Mitti many people know about it, it’s a very popular facial product and very famous among women who are conscious about their skin.
- The land of Multan is exemplary in its fertility and productivity which grown wheat, cotton and sugar cane, mangoes, citrus, guavas, and pomegranates on a large scale. There are very rare varieties of mangoes found in Multan which is one of the best mangos in the world.
- Sohan Halwa, the world-famous sweet from Multan. If you visit Multan, you must taste it and take it with you, it’s a gift here.
- Last but not least the city has a special coolness that is reflected in the attitude of the people here.
Visit this astonishing city and make your trip memorable. While visiting Multan do not forget to visit Noor Mahal and Historic Derawar Fort located in nearby city Bahawalpur.
