South Punjab Photography Tour

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South Punjab Photography Tour (Crossroads Adventure)

Overview of the Trip

Simplicity in life, purity in dealings, enthralling culture, historic significant monuments, organic life away from modern covetousness , colorful dresses, most melodious folk music, great architecture sites, soul refreshing places in the form of shrines, delicious cuisines, this is not all of the enriched cultural representation of the beautiful southern part of Punjab Province in Pakistan, rather a minimum part of it. If have got tired of your monotonous life, and want to recharge your enervated soul? Keep patience and join us on this unforgettable odyssey.

How Would You be Entertained in this Trip?

If you are a lover of art and architecture, you would get this in abundance in this place.
You would be taken to the shrines of Sufi saints where you can refresh your soul craving as well as aesthetic sense through Sufi music, and Islamic Calligraphy.
Do you admire mighty historic Forts? Get along with us to the Rohtas Fort, Derawar Fort, Malot Fort. Can you visualize such marvelous artifacts in abundance in any other part of the world?
Wait! We have not skipped an unforgettable cultural exploration of old bazaars. A unique and unmatched shopping experience is waiting for you.
That’s not enough, we will accompany you to the marvelous Victorian architectural buildings, that were added by the Britishers in their almost a century stretched rule
How can we omit the mouthwatering local cuisines of the region which is specifically known for its distinctive delicious dishes? You would be served distinguished food in southern urban and rural centers.
We know the enriched culture of the region should be explored thoroughly, you’ll enjoy the hospitability of locals.

Is it the Desired Trip for You?

Before heading towards the booking, some points are needed to be kept in mind.

The trip is mostly on the fertile plains of Punjab thus no need to get panic if you have height problems.
The security situation of the region is satisfactory hence no need to stress your nerves on security issues.
Although, the trip would be at the beginning of spring or at the end of summer, however, prepare yourself for hot, sunny weather.
It would be not suitable for all age groups as the change of weather and desert milieu can have unpleasant consequences for sensitive individuals, so age reservation should be there.

A Brief Upshot:

Starting Point
Ending point
Primary Destinations.
Age limits to Travelers
Group Size.

Multan, Punjab Pakistan
Multan, Punjab Pakistan
Cities, and villages of Southern Punjab
From 20 to 60 years
Min 5, Max 15

Services included in the package

Invitation letter and other supporting documents
Airport transfers
Accommodation
Breakfast
Entrance tickets
Transportation and fuel
Service of experienced English-speaking guide ((accommodation, food, wages)
Expenses of driver (accommodation, food, wages)
All toll taxes
All parking charges

Services not included in the package

International flights
Meals
Extra at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls, and room services,
Insurance liability
Tips, items not mentioned above
Any other not mentioned above

Tour Highlights

A unique experience of the Cholistan Desert and its fort.
To have hands-on experience of the pristine cultures stretching from Alexander the great to the Mughal era.
Enjoy the hospitability of people.
To witness a variety of Art and Architecture in ancient times.
Receive pleasure from folk songs, local festivals, and Basant Carnivals in Multan and Bahawalpur.
Taste the mouthwatering dishes and the famous sweet Sohan Halwa of Multan.
Thought-provoking experience which adds to knowledge and opens the doors to more fascinating curiosity about history.
To enjoy and explore with the amazing company of Crossroads Adventure.

Itinerary:

Day 01:

Meet on arrival in Multan and transfer to hotel. Full-day excursion of Multan city tasting some delicious street foods. A visit to the great commercial area called Hussain Agahi bazaar and dining there for dinner. Overnight stay in Multan.

Day 02:

Drive to Uch Sharief, visit the striking tombs of Jewendi Bibi and Shah Jalaluddin Surkh. We will continue our journey to Bahawalpur and stay overnight on arrival.

Day 03:

After breakfast, a Morning tour of Bahawalpur bazaar and a wonderful drive to Derawar Fort and the Mosque at Derawar. Overnight stay at a local house to get soothed by the hospitality of these common people.

Day 04:

After breakfast, we will have a whole day ahead to visit and explore the Cholistan desert, visit villages and enjoy Jeep and Camel Safaris. Continuing our journey we will drive to Lal Suhanra National Park to witness this wonder of mankind. Overnight stay at TDCP Lal Suhanra.

Day 05:

Morning visit to the Lal Suhanra Park and have breakfast there. Noontime drives back to Multan for departures.

Exciting Activities:

Multan.
Uch Sharief
Bahawalpur
The Cholistan

A Thorough Excursion of city and the Suburbs
Visit the Famous Tombs and Shrines
Visit the Forts and other historic buildings
Desert, Camel safari, village excursion

Description of Places

Multan

Believed to be visited by Alexander the Great’s army, Multan is also believed by Hindus to be the place where the Mahabharat war took place. Multan provides a great view of River Indus as its existence lies on the Right Bank of River Chenab. Many folktales and songs are written and sung, passed through generations of people about Chenab and the tragic love story of Sohni Mahiwal. This city’s budget market and the oldest in Multan is Hussain Aghai where one can lose the way out because of its grandeur. Multan is also home to many shrines of great saints such as Shrines of Shah Yusuf Gardezi, Shah Shams Sabzwari Tabrez, Shah Rukne Alam, and Bibi Pak Daman’s Mausoleum. The very thing Multan is famous for is its sweet dish Multani Sohan Halwa which attracts people from miles away.

Bahawalpur

Famous for the spring festivities and carnivals, Bahawalpur is a princely state in the southern parts of Punjab and home to numerous architectural wonders including lavishly build palaces like Noor Mahal and Gulzar Mahal. Bahawalpur is home to the best-kept zoo in Pakistan with over 200 animal species. Derawer Fort in the Cholistan Desert stretches from Punjab to Sindh connecting to the Indian region of Rajasthan is famous for the Jeep and Camel Safaris arranged regularly. Lal Sohanra Park is a man-made forest in this region of Pakistan that attracts a lot of tourism.

Uch Sharif

A historic city in the southern parts of Punjab, Uch Sharif is the resting place of Bibi Jawindi and Shah Jalaluddin Surkh. Apart from that Fort Munro is a worth visiting place in Uch Sharif.