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Punjab – The Land of Heritage and

Fertile Plains

Punjab, located in northeastern Pakistan, is a lush land of fertile plains fed by five rivers—the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. This region, being the heart of Pakistan’s agricultural wealth, is an ideal destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and pilgrims. The southern stretches of Punjab, marked by the Thal Desert, offer a different kind of beauty with expansive sand dunes.

 

Lahore, Punjab’s cultural capital, is famous for its Mughal architecture and vibrant bazaars. Key attractions include the majestic Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, and the intricately designed Shalimar Gardens, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lahore’s Walled City and Anarkali Bazaar provide an immersive cultural experience. For those interested in spiritual journeys, Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and the Sufi shrines in Multan, such as Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya, are revered sites. Nature lovers will enjoy Murree and Fort Munro, which offer cool mountain retreats, while the Cholistan Desert near Bahawalpur, with its historic Derawar Fort, provides adventure and desert exploration.

 

Known as the “breadbasket of Pakistan,” Punjab is an agricultural powerhouse producing crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. The fruit orchards of Multan, famous for mangoes, are a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

 
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Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan, located in Punjab, Pakistan, is one of the few cities still in its pioneering stage, similar to London and Damascus. It has undergone various name changes over the past 5,000 years. The city offers strong educational facilities, with Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Khawja Fareed Engineering University as recent additions.

Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, the 11th largest city in Pakistan, was founded around 1780 by Nawab Bahawal Khan I. Before the Sikh rule in Punjab, the area was much larger than it is today. Now a mega city, Bahawalpur boasts real estate, parks, markets, and institutions, with vibrant bazaars showcasing embroidered cloth, slippers, and delicate filigree pottery.

Abbasi Mosque

Abbasi Masjid is a mosque and national heritage site in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. Built in 1849 by Nawab Bahawal Khan, it replicates the Jama Masjid in Delhi and the Moti Masjid in Lahore. The mosque features white marble and a dark, golden dome, and is surrounded by ruins from various eras, including the Indus Valley Civilization.

Uch Sharif

Uch Sharif is situated 50km to the west of Bahawalpur on a road leading from Ahmadpur East towards Panjnad. The ancient history of Uch Sharif involves the inevitable reference to Alexander. Some especially beautiful tombs and shrines are located at Uch. The best-known monument is the octagonal tomb of Bibi Jaiwindi. It was built in the 15th century overlooking the confluence of the rivers Satluj and Chenab. There is also the shrine of Hazrat Jalal-ud-Din Surkhposh Bukhari.

Punjnad

Head Panjnad is the main head river in Punjab, formed by five rivers of Punjab Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. A dam on Panjnad provides irrigation channels for two provinces, Punjab, and Sindh. This point is not just popular visiting place for locals but also attracts thousands of tourists from different parts of the country. The head Panjnad is famous for its freshwater fish market and riverside facility of fresh meal to enjoy the picnic. The route towards Panjnad head from Bahawalpur City is full of beauty of scenic beauty.

Multan

Multan, known as the land of the mystics, is probably the oldest surviving city in South West Asia. It is said that in Multan, there are more tombs of saints and Sufis gathered at one place than anywhere else in the world. The city is dominated by towering brick and marble shrines, by its eleventh century patron saint shah Rukn-e-Alam, and Hazrat Bahauddin Zikria with many others such as shah shams Tabrez. The galaxy of mosques and mausoleums erected in Multan speak eloquently of the grandeur and sublimity of this great city. Multan is a complex and multilayer city. Its Hussain Agahi bazaar ranks amongst the most fascinating bazaars in the world.

Shrine Khawaja Awais Kagha

The Khawaja Awais Kagha tomb is in a cemetery in Dera Basti, Multan. It was built around the year 1300, after the death of Khawaja Awais Kagha, a noted Sufi saint. The tomb is square in plan with tapered corner turrets (called guldastas) and a prominent dome. The formal layout is essentially identical to the Ismail Samani Mausoleum in Bukhara, dating from the 10th century. The resemblance is likely more than coincidence as architects in 13th century Multan were in the process of experimenting with various types of domed mausolea with corner towers.

Mausoleum of Bibi Pak Daman

Bibi Pak Daman, also known as Bibi Rasti, was the mother of the eminent Sufi saint Shah Rukn-e- Alam and was a disciple of Bahauddin Zakariya (1170-1262) who brought the Suhrawardiyya order of Sufism to Multan. The tomb is a roughly rectangular and is decorated externally with Multan's signature blue and white tiles, placing it firmly within the design tradition of Multan's 'flat roof' tombs such as that of Shah Yousuf Gardezi. Deeper into the building, a square tomb chamber is resting place for Bibi Pak Daman an antechamber to the south is filled with the graves of various family members.

Lahore

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the country's second-most populous city after Karachi. The city has been controlled by numerous empires throughout the course of its history, including the Hindu Shahis, Ghaznavids, Ghurids, and Delhi Sultanate by the medieval era. Lahore reached the height of its splendor under the Mughal Empire between the late 16th and early 18th century and served as its capital city for several years. Lahore exerts a strong cultural influence over Pakistan. It is a major center for Pakistan's publishing industry and remains the foremost center of Pakistan's literary scene. The city is also a major center of education in Pakistan with some of Pakistan's leading universities based in the city. Lahore is also home to Pakistan's film industry, Lollywood, and is a major centre of Qawwali music.

Anarkali Bazaar

Anarkali remains one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia, dating back at least 200 years and derives its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan girl named Anarkali, who was 'chased out of town' by order of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for having a love affair with his son, Prince Salim, who would later become Emperor Jahangir. Anarkali Bazaar is a major bazaar of Lahore.

Data Darbar

Data Ganj Bakhsh, the notable Sufi saint, was originally from Ghazni in Afghanistan. The Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh is located west of Bhatti Gate, just outside the Old City. Born Abdul Hasan Ali, he was known as Data Ganj Bakhsh (the Bestower of Treasures) because of his generosity towards the less privileged. A hospital and several institutions for the needy have been added near the shrine over the years. Thousands of devotees gather here on Thursday afternoons to listen to the excellent qawwali music.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib is a city and capital of Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab, Pakistan. It is named after the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak, who was born in the city and first began preaching here. Today it is a city of high historic and religious value and a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over the world. The township was founded by Rai Bhoi, a rich landlord Rajput Muslim and thus was known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi. His great-grandson Rai Bular Bhatti renamed it as ‘Nankana Sahib’ after the birth of Guru Nanak.

Gurdwara Janam Asthan

Gurdwara Janam Asthan is considered as a representation of the home of Guru Nanak’s parents, Mata Tripta and Baba Kalo. The huge walled compound of the Gurdwara consists of a main square, Saroor Sahib (holy water pool), Sardar Lachhman Singh’s memorial, Sikh Shaheedi, approximately 500 rooms for incoming pilgrims, an enormous dining room, and a vast sitting area for the devotees. The massive, golden main square door is carved meticulously with sacred symbols and the depictions of various Sikh leaders.

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also called Kartarpur Sahib, is a gurdwara in Kartarpur, located in Shakargarh, Narowal District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is built on the historic site where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, settled and assembled the Sikh community after his missionary travels (udasis to Haridwar, Mecca-Medina, Lanka, Baghdad, Kashmir, and Nepal and lived for 18 years until his death in 1539. This historic moment officially allowed Indian Sikh pilgrims rare visa-free access to the site in Pakistan. It is also claimed to be the largest gurdwara in the world.
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