Bahawalpur, Administrative city in Punjab, Pakistan
Description
Bahawalpur is an administrative city in Punjab province, Pakistan, located at the edge of the Cholistan Desert near Lal Suhanra National Park. The settlement sits at an elevation of 461 meters and connects urban neighborhoods with the dry desert landscape surrounding it.
History
The Daudpotra family established the settlement in 1748 and developed it into the capital of a self-governing princely state. This status ended in 1955 when the territory merged into Pakistan as part of Punjab province.
Culture
Local artisans produce carpets, pottery, and traditional embroidery in workshops scattered across the region. These crafts continue to be made using techniques and patterns passed down through generations of Cholistan families.
Practical
The settlement lies on the N-5 highway connecting Lahore and Karachi, with regular bus services running between the major centers. Access to Lal Suhanra National Park and other destinations in the Cholistan area is possible from here.
Did you know?
More than 400 ancient forts scatter across the Cholistan Desert around the urban area, including Derawar Fort. This fortress still maintains a permanent water source that has served travelers for centuries.
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Noor Mahal
1.7 km
Gulzar Mahal
3.3 km
Lal Suhanra National Park
26 km
Darbar Mahal
3.5 km
Bahawalpur Zoo
1.9 km
Al-Sadiq Mosque
1 km
Bahawalpur Museum
2.2 km
Bahawalpur Central Library
2.1 km
Fareed Gate
1.9 kmTibba Talwara
14.8 km
Old mosque at Busti Mansoor Shah Wali
40.6 kmLal Suhanra
24.4 kmGulzarMahal
3.3 kmQuaid-e-azam Solar Park
16.5 kmDarbar Mahal
3.5 kmNishat Mahal
3.6 kmFord Woody Van
2.1 kmSteam Engine
2.1 kmDubai Mahal
1.1 kmFarukh Mahal
3.7 kmMultan Gate
1.3 kmDarawari Gate
1.2 kmShikarpuri Gate
439 mAhmedpuri Gate
871 mFateh Chowk
724 mMeelad Chowk
490 mSamiUllah Chowk
1.2 kmJinnah Gate - DHA Bahawalpur
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