Introduction: The great Cholistan desert extends over 1700 square kilometers right into the Thar desert of Rajasthan, India. The whole area is a desolate semi-desert expanse of sand and salt bushes. We start our trip from Multan. We can come from Karachi or Islamabad via airplane to Multan and same like this leave from Bahawalpur to our next destination. The highlights of this cultural trip are first of all the visits of the precious and most beautiful shrines and mosques in Multan, Uch and Bhong and the historical places Derawar Fort and Fort Abbas. Camps in the desert and visiting nomad settlements on the camels back will make this cultural trip eventual
Itinerary :
Day 1: MULTAN Arrival Multan via Domestic Flight. Transfer to hotel. Full day excursion around Multan city. Multan is the most important city of lower Punjab. It is full of unexpected treasures. The Tomb of Rukn-e-Alam we really ought to see. There are many historical and archeological sites at the city. Overnight in hotel. Day 2: MULTAN - BAHAWALPUR After early breakfast we drive to Bahawalpur, en route lunch at hotel. After lunch we proceed to Bahawalpur which was rebuilt in 1748 by the Nawab. Bahawalpur is small but prosperous, and it’s an ideal starting point for safaris into the Cholistan desert. Overnight in hotel. Day 3: BAHAWALPUR – LAL SUHARNA – FORT ABBAS After an early breakfast we carry on by jeep to Fort Abbas and stop en route at Lal Suharna National Park. Then we proceed to explore Fort Abbas. Overnight in camp. Day 4: FORT ABBAS – DINGARH After an early breakfast we reach Dingarh and set up our camp. Day 5: DINGARH – DERAWAR FORT In the morning we ride on camel’s back then we drive to Derawar Fort by jeep. The massive fort towers over the surrounding semi-desert are visible from miles around. The marble and blue tiled tomb of the knights and their families lies a few hundred yards to the East of the Fort. We spend the rest of the day to admire this unique site. Overnight in camp. Day 6: DERAWAR FORT – UCH SHARIF Uch Sharif means "The High Place". The small town of Uch Sharif is built around a hill overlooking the confluence of the rivers Sutluj and Chinab. It is famous for its exquisite Sufi Shrines which are open for public. Uch is well worth a visit. We set up the camp to stay overnight. Day 7: UCH SHARIF – RAHIM YAR KHAN After early breakfast we go to Bongh to see one of the most magnificent, beautiful painted mosque in Pakistan. Overnight in Rahim Yar Khan in a hotel. Day 8: RAHIM YAR KHAN – BAHAWALPUR Overnight in hotel. Day 9: BAHAWALPUR – ONWARD FLIGHT After breakfast assemble to the airport. End of our services.
