With the emergence of many ultramodern housing societies and the development of an advanced Bus Rapid Transit System for public transportation in recent years, Multan has become one of the most rapidly progressing cities in the province of Punjab. At the same time, the metropolis also enjoys a very intriguing past, the remnants of which are well preserved in the inner city. Also known as the “City of Saints,” Multan is home to mausoleums of many Sufi figures who have influenced generations of devotees. In this blog, we will be exploring the Walled City of Multan, and some of its key historical attractions for a better look at the city’s glorious past.
More About the Walled City of Multan
Similar to what we see in the case of the Walled City of Lahore, Multan’s inner city is also fenced by an ancient, deteriorating wall, which was constructed in 1756 AD. The entrances to the Walled City are marked by majestic gates, such as Lohari Gate, Haram Gate, Bohar Gate, Delhi Gate, Dolat Gate and Pak Gate. These gates are, hands down, the most prominent historical attractions in Multan. Holding amazing secrets of the city’s ancient past, the inner city is one of the most popular places to visit in Multan among history buffs
Rehabilitation of the Walled City of Multan
According to a recent development, the provincial government has come up with yet another move to promote tourism in the region: the rehabilitation of the inner city of Multan via The Multan Walled City Project. The initiative was introduced a few years ago but due to some reason, it couldn’t be completed. Now with an allocated budget of PKR 251 million, the Multan Walled City Project is expected to be completed by 2020, including the rehabilitation of the many heritage sites in the locality. Now let’s take a look at the historical attractions found in the old city area of Multan.
Historical Attractions of Walled City, Multan
The very famous Clock Tower, locally known as Ghanta Ghar, is one of the most popular places to visit in Multan. It stands tall at the northeastern end of the inner city. Other historical places in and around the Walled City of Multan, include Fort Qasim, Mandir Shah Majeed, Tomb of Bahauddin Zakariya, Shrine of Shah Yusuf Gardezi, Mausoleum of Shah Shams Sabzwari Tabrez, Mausoleum of Shah Ali Akbar and the incredibly popular Tomb of Shah Rukn e Alam, which is also the signature landmark of the city of saints. All of these historical attractions of the Walled City of Multan are just a few kilometres apart from one another, connected with the road links discussed further in the blog.
Important Road Links Nearby
Located within the heart of the city, the old city area of Multan is surrounded by many important road links, including Baba Safra Road, Masoom Shah Road, Hussain Agahi Road, Hafiz Jamal Road, Humayun Road, Hassan Parwana Road and Akbar Road, to name a few. Furthermore, the nearest station of Multan’s Metrobus, which is the city’s most important network of public transportation, is only at a distance of 9 minutes’ drive from this old locality.
Places to Eat Near the Walled City of Multan
From mouthwatering servings of traditional cuisines to a tantalising variety of seafood, there is no end to food choices available near the inner city of Multan. Some of the most popular places to eat near the Walled City of Multan are Ghanta Ghar Famous Chops, Al Qureshi Hotel, Ejaz Tikka Shop, Pizza Domeno Hut, Malik Allah Wasaya Fish Restaurant, Naveed Biryani House and Al Hamrah Restaurant.
Property Options in Multan
On a side note, if you are searching for property investment opportunities in Multan, then here’s an overview of the buying trends in the city’s real estate market:
Let’s start with a 5-marla house for sale in Multan, for which you need to have a budget of around PKR 15 lakh to PKR 1.5 crore. Similarly, the asking price of a 10-marla house in the city starts from PKR 40 lakh to PKR 2.75 crore. For investing in a bigger property option like a 1-kanal house for sale in Multan, you need to have a bigger budget, usually ranging between PKR 90 lakh and PKR 6.5 crore. Some of the newest real estate projects with a whole lot of bankable property investment opportunities in Multan include City Housing Scheme, Nova Homes and DHA, Multan.
This brings us to the end of our overview of the Walled City of Multan. We hope you have enjoyed reading it. Please share with us your valuable feedback about our blog by sending an email at blog@zameen.com.
Meanwhile, if the history of Lahore also fascinates you, then do check out one of our previous blogs in which we have unveiled some amazing historical facts about the Walled City of Lahore.
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