Multan
Pakistan
- Safety rating
- 5.2/10
- Best time to visit
- November to February offers tolerable temperatures, as summers are among the hottest in Pakistan.
- Population
- 1.9M
Overview
Multan, the 'City of Saints', is one of South Asia's oldest cities, renowned for its blue-tiled Sufi shrines and handicrafts. Its ancient bazaars overflow with pottery, camel-skin lamps, and embroidered textiles. Dome-topped tombs and devotional music give it a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Top attractions
Visit the shrines of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya, the old fort area, and the bustling Hussain Agahi Bazaar.
Getting around
Rickshaws and ride-hailing apps cover the city, with the shrine-dotted old town walkable.