Punjab · Pakistan
Multan travel guide
Multan is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, home to about 1,872,000 people.
- Best months
- November to February
- Nearest airport
- MUX5 km · Multan International Airport
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Multan
Multan is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the sixth-largest city in the country; and serves as the administrative headquarters of its eponymous division and district.
Multan is one of the oldest cities in the Asian subcontinent. According to Hindu legends, it was the capital of the Trigarta Kingdom at the time of the Mahabharata war, ruled by the Katoch Dynasty. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit name Mulasthana named after a sun temple. Multan has frequently been a site of conflict due to its location on a major invasion route between South Asia and Central Asia. It is believed to have been visited by Alexander the Great's army. Multan was conquered along with Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim, from the local ruler Chach of Alor.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Multan
See
Multan has enough to keep the visitor interested for 1 or 2 days - the highlights are the old fort and tombs, and the excellent Institute of Blue Pottery.
- Ruins of Multan Fort
- Pak Gate
- Haram Gate
- Delhi Gate
- Doulat Gate
- Bohar Gate
- Lohari Gate
- Hindu temples in Multan
- Sawi mosque
- Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- Clock Tower
- Nishtar Medical College
Do
- Chenab River Bank
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Where to stay
Which part of Multan to stay in
Multan offers budget and uptown room and board options, but very few hotels actually accept foreign tourists, Hotel Multan Continental (Nishtar Rd, Al Rahim Colony) being the cheapest of them: Rs8,500 per night, as of February 2026. The city's guest houses and budget inns are mostly found in the Area called Altaf Town on Tariq road.
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When to go
The best time to visit Multan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Multan are November to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 51 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Multan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Multan International Airport (MUX), about 5.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bahawalpur Airport (BHV, 97 km) and Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA, 98 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Multan International Airport mainly caters to the population of Multan and its surrounding towns. The airport is in the city in the Cantonment area. A ride to the Cantonment center takes 5 minutes and that to the city center takes 20 minutes. It has few snack shops and one moving conveyor belt system. It has a prayer room, toilets and dining area. The check-in area has roughly twenty counters. There is a CIP lounge to handle premium and VIP guests travelling through the airport. The only way out from the airport is by hiring a cab. Expect to pay Rs200-500 depending on the destination.
Getting around
Multan got a major overhaul of its roads and travelling times have reduced significantly. There are still roadworks going on so watch out for detours. There are public buses. There are no passes or prepaid tickets. Payment is by cash to the conductor and a ride costs Rs10-25. Mini-vans also ply various city routes, are quicker but crowded and congested. If you want to go to the Cantonment area, catch a bus or van which is going to Aziz Hotel chowk or Dera Adda. They are still the most popular and efficient form of travel and are universally found.
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MUX · Multan International Airport
BHV · Bahawalpur Airport
DEA · Dera Ghazi Khan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Multan
Drink
Alcohol is sold at Ramada and Sindbad Hotel to non-Muslims only. All types of local and international propriety soft drinks are available in almost every store and roadside shops. Bottled water is ubiquitously available. Keep yourself hydrated as mercury can rise sharply sometimes. In summer you can try the local 'falsa cola' (red currant cola) which is almost unique to Multan. Also give a try to the 'Goli Wali Bottle' (soft drink bottle with marble in it) It can be had at specialized drink shops at Dera Adda or in the old city.
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Questions
Multan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Multan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Multan are November to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 51 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Multan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Multan International Airport (MUX), about 5.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bahawalpur Airport (BHV, 97 km) and Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA, 98 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Multan?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Multan
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.