The City of Heritage, Multan

Multan is one of the oldest cities not only in South Asia but in the world.  It has been postulated that the current name is derived from the Sanskrit name Mulasthana named after a Sun Temple. This city has seen a lot of warfare because of its location on a major invasion route between South Asia and Central Asia. Multan has a tradition which goes back to the Bronze Age.  Rich in archaeology and the history, the city has a lot to offer for those in search of culture. But, more than anything, the monuments of this area give the region a glory of its own.  It  is  famous  for  its  Sufi  shrines, Multan  Eid-Gah,  Shah  Rukan-e-Alam Tomb, Tomb  of  Saint  Bahauddin  Zakarya,  Tomb  of Shah Shamas Sabzwari are those masterpieces which remind one of the affluent civilizations and blend of cultures in the history of Multan. Multan   has   always   remained   a   centre   of excellence in education.  Hazrat  Bahauddin    Zakariya (1172–1262 A .D.), a Muslim religious scholar and saint, established a   school   of   higher learning   in   theology   in Multan; where scholars from all over the world came for studies and research.

Around 7 million people reside in Multan and most of them are Muslims. However, the city does  have  some  remnant  Sikh  and  Hindu communities  within  the  district  that  survived the genocidal terror of partition. There are also some   temples   and   Gurdwaras   that   have survived within the city. Multan features an arid climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The city witnesses some of the most extreme weather in the country. Multan  is  full  of  bazaars,  mosques, shrines  and  plenty  of  places  to  have  food. Restaurants in this city serve array of cuisines including  Pakistan  Food,  Continental  Food, Fast famous  cuisines  of  the  city  are  the  Multani Families are, Doli Roti and Busri.

Transportation:

Multan has connections with other cities by a variety of means of transportation. The district has concrete road reaching up to 983.69 km. Multan is connected by rail with all parts of the country  and  lies  on  the  main  track  between Karachi,  Peshawar,  Lahore  and  Quetta.  The main Peshawar-Karachi railway line passes through Multan district. Well planned schedule provides round the clock traveling facilities for the passengers.

Throughout   the   week,   regular   flights   of commercial airlines connect Multan to all the major cities of Pakistan as well as international countries.