Overview
Southern Punjab is one of Pakistan’s most rewarding and least-touristed regions, and this journey captures it fully. From Mughal Lahore you travel south to Multan — the ‘City of Saints’, its skyline crowned with blue-tiled Sufi shrines — and on to Bahawalpur, with its princely Noor Mahal and Darbar Mahal palaces and the colossal Derawar Fort rising from the Cholistan Desert.
It’s a wonderful blend of spirituality, royal grandeur and desert drama, at a relaxed pace with hotels and guiding arranged throughout. Priced on request.
Itinerary
- Days 1–2 · LahoreMughal monuments and Walled City.
- Day 3 · To MultanTravel south; the City of Saints.
- Day 4 · MultanShrines of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya, old bazaars, blue pottery.
- Day 5 · BahawalpurNoor Mahal, Darbar Mahal, the museum.
- Day 6 · Cholistan & Derawar FortThe great desert fort and Cholistan landscape.
- Day 7 · ReturnBack to Lahore.
Route & logistics
Start & finish: Your Lahore hotel or the airport. Transport: Private A/C.
Route: Days 1–2 · Lahore → Day 3 · To Multan → Day 4 · Multan → Day 5 · Bahawalpur → Day 6 · Cholistan & Derawar Fort → Day 7 · Return.
A live Google Map with every stop is shared with your confirmation. Driving times are honest estimates and vary with traffic; where a destination is far, we tell you plainly and suggest an overnight if it’s more comfortable.
What’s included
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- Private A/C vehicle for the full route
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- Entrance fees on the itinerary
- Hotel booking assistance
- 24/7 on-trip support
Not included
- Hotel accommodation (quoted separately by category)
- Domestic flights where applicable (quoted at cost)
- Meals unless stated
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Best in cooler months — the south and Cholistan are extreme in summer heat.
- Modest dress at the many shrines (spares carried).
- One of the richest cultural circuits we offer, away from the crowds.
Before you go
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for uneven old-city ground
- Sun protection in summer (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) or warm layers in winter
- A refillable water bottle
- Modest clothing for mosques and shrines
- Some cash for snacks, tips and small purchases
- Your camera or phone, and any personal medication
- An overnight bag and your passport/ID for intercity travel
Dress & etiquette
Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is best; women need a headscarf inside mosque and gurdwara prayer halls (our guides carry spares) and shoes come off at religious sites. Please ask before photographing people. See what to wear and mosque etiquette.
Accessibility
Parts of this tour involve walking on uneven ground and some steps, and a few heritage sites have limited step-free access. We can adapt the pace and route for reduced mobility, wheelchairs, families with strollers or older travelers — tell us your needs and see our accessible Lahore tours guide.
Cancellation
Flexible, fair terms — the exact conditions for your dates are confirmed in writing when you book. Full details on our cancellation & refund policy page.
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Last reviewed: July 2026 · Pak Tours Services · Government Licensed · Licence No. 9883