Bhawalpur

Bhawalpur is the 12th largest city situated in the South Punjab, Pakistan. This city is prominent because of its rich historical background as Bahawalpur had remained the capital of the past princely state of Bahawalpur ruled by Rajput Nawabs of India's Rajasthan state. An ancient historical structure “Derawar Fort’ also lies in the Cholistan Desert near the Bhawalpur City, and it also serves as the doorway to Pakistan’s Lal Suhanra National Park.

Travel Highlights Of Bhawalpur

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Transport In Bhawalpur

By Road: Bhawalpur can be easily approached via road from different cities of Pakistan. Many private transport companies like Daewoo, Skyways and others operate air conditioned bus services at different times each day.

By Air: Bhawalpur can be easily reached via air through Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi airports.

By Rail: Many express and passenger trains operate from Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and other cities to Bhawalpur on daily basis. For exact train time information and time table schedule visit Pakistan railway website.

Weather In Bhawalpur

The climate in Bahawalpur is desert like. The average annual temperature remains almost 25.7 °C in Bahawalpur. There is usually no rainfall in Bahawalpur all the year round.

Places To Visit In Bhawalpur

Darawar Fort

  • Historically-significant Derawar Fort a 9th century human marvel is famous for its amazingly different architecture signposting centuries of opulence; therefore it is considered a noticeable tourist attraction in the Cholistan desert. Derawar Fort is an enormous and impressive fortress located in Ahmadpur East Tehsil (Bahawalpur), Punjab, Pakistan. This large fort consists of forty bastions which are visible from many miles in the Cholistan Desert.

    The Derawar Fort was built in the 9th century by Hindu Rajput named Rai Jajja Bhati, from Jaisalmir in India's Rajasthan state. This place is of significant attraction point for tourist, because of its landmark architecture, beautiful desert and safari. The walls of the fort are 1500 metres wide and thirty metres high. Tourism Development Corporation Pakistan (TDCP) recently started off-road Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally which makes it more attractive for visitors.

Noor Mehal

  • Noor Mehal or Noor Palace is another worth visiting place situated in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan, which is open for general public, students, and to delegations and visitors from other countries by the department of Archeology (now responsible for the look after of the palace). This historical palace was built in 1875 AD, which means it is about one hundred and fifty years old.

Darbar Mahal

  • One of the most beautiful royal places to visit in Bhawalpur is Darbar Mahal. It was dedicated to one of the wives of Nawab Bahal khan and the fort was completed in 1905, with stunning architectural beauty. The least you can do is to take your wife to visit and dedicate the trip to her.

The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi in Uch Sharif

  • The most elegant building, the Tomb of Bibi Jawindi is a monument in Uch Sharif. It was built around 1493 by an Iranian prince for Bibi Jawindi, the great-granddaughter of a famous Sufi saint Jahaniyan Jahangasht. The structure is decorated with enamelled tiles and carved woods to awestruck you with a most beautiful sight.

Abbassi Mosque

  • Nawab Bahawal Khan is to be credited for most of the Bahawalpur's beautiful architecture. Abbassi mosque with its fine domes, built with high-quality marble is one of his beautiful creations that was built in 1849.

Lal Sohanra National Park

  • It is one of the largest national parks of South Asia, and UNESCO has declared it Biosphere Reserve. The landscape of the park varies from desert to wetland to the forest ecosystem. Travelers will have to go 25 km east of Bahawalpur to reach here. The total area of it is 127,480 acres. 

Central Library

  • Bahawalpur Central Library is the second largest library of Punjab, Pakistan and is known for its Italian inspired architecture. It has a collection of unique 100,000 books along with newspapers collections from 1947 onwards. The special thing about the library is that it facilitates visually and physically impaired individuals.

Gulzar Mahal

  • Gulzar Mahal, commissioned by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV, was the first building in Bahawalpur to have concealed electrical wiring. It has an eye-catching European inspired architecture and has been liked by visitors a lot. 
     

Sadiq Dane High School

  • Saqid Dane is also known as Government Boys High School, which was established in 1911, by the Nawab of Bhawalpur. The attractive architecture and a clock tower that is still functional bring several tourists towards it. On average there are 2000 students enrolled in School.

Farid Gate

  • Once Bahawalpur was a walled city enclosed in seven gates, but now only one of those gates is left, Farid Gate. There is a dire need to preserve and maintain its beauty. Still, many visitors come here to see its historical and architectural beauty. 

Restaurants In Bhawalpur

Shahjahan Grill Restaurant Bahawalpur

Shahjahan Grill Restaurant Bahawalpur

  • Shahjahan Grill Restaurant is located in Bahawalpur. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bahawalpur.

City Cafe & Grill

City Cafe & Grill

  • City Cafe & Grill is located in Bahawalpur. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bahawalpur.

Salt'n Pepper Bahawalpur

Salt'n Pepper Bahawalpur

  • Salt'n Peppe is located in Bahawalpur. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bahawalpur.

Hotels In Bhawalpur

Hotel One Bahawalpur

Hotel One Bahawalpur

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Motel Paradise Inn

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Pak Continental Hotel

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Eden Hotel

Eden Hotel

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Regal Hotel Bwp

Regal Hotel Bwp

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Royal Mark Hotel

Royal Mark Hotel

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Galaxy Heights

Galaxy Heights

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