Bahawalpur

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Bahawalpur (Bhawalpur, Bhawulpore) is a city in Punjab, Pakistan.

Tomb of Mai Jindaan
Tomb of Mai Jindaan

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[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Bahawalpur is one of the safest cities in Punjab. It has its own airport which connect all major cities in Pakistan. PIA operate in Bahawalpur to Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. A new airport is also built near the old airport and it is expected that international flights will operate at the new airport.

[edit] By train

Bahawalpur is connected with all major cities of Pakistan by train.

[edit] By car

from Lahore traval on klp road

[edit] By bus

any where in pakistan u can choose the better bus services to reached in bahawalpur important services like dawoo, new khan,kohistan, al makkah coaches and power international

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[edit] Get around

Renting a car with driver (for about 30$ per day) is the best way to move around though you can use local transport as well. But to see things around Bahawalpur you will need a car.

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  • Nur Mahal - Nur Mahal is a very beautiful palace (mahal) build by Nawab Sadiq, the former ruler of Bahawalpur.
  • Fort Darawar
  • The Replica of Fort Darawar - This is a beautiful replica of Fort Darawar, a private property of a local resident of Bahawalpur. It has a very beautiful surrounding with a small lake with fish. A must see.
  • Mai Jindaan Da Mazaar - Tomb of Mai Jindan is one of the most famous landmarks of Pakistan.

[edit][add listing] Do

Visit the villages where they work on tie and dye work.

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You can buy local tie and dye clothes (Chunri) from the local markets. Silver jewelery is also very pretty. Handmade close sandals (with embroidery) called khussas are also available at affordable prices (about $5 for a pair).

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[edit] Stay safe

Follow a conservative dress code and try to dress as locals. It is better to have someone from the city as a guide.

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