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Voykit pocket guide · Pakistan
Dera Ghazi Khan
Spend a half‑day exploring Fort Munro and the Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar tomb; add a night if you want a relaxed stay in a local hotel.
Dera Ghazi Khan sits at the crossroads of Pakistan's four provinces. The city itself offers a modest market and zoo, while nearby Fort Munro (80 km) provides cool hill‑station relief and the Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar tomb (35 km) draws pilgrims. A short visit covers the main sights; an overnight lets you enjoy a sunrise at Fort Munro and a relaxed dinner in town.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler weather, especially for Fort Munro)
- Avoid
- Apr–Sep (very hot, especially in the lowlands)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PKR
- Money
- Pakistani rupee (PKR, Rs) in cash for almost everything outside big-city hotels and malls; carry US dollars as backup.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rs 2,500–4,000 excl. bed · Mid Rs 4,000–6,500 excl. bed · High Rs 6,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone sell SIMs with passport and biometric registration at franchise shops (not usually at the airport).
- Emergency
- Police 15 · Rescue 1122 · Edhi ambulance 115
- Plugs
- Types C, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two- and three-pin sockets; power cuts (load-shedding) are common, especially in the north.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10%.; Driver / guide: Rs 1,000–3,000 a day.; Hotel staff: Rs 200–500.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; bottled water everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug or hose elsewhere.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) at a street stall | Rs 30–50 |
| Local snack (samosa, pakora) | Rs 50–120 |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | Rs 300–600 |
| Auto‑rickshaw short ride | Rs 30–50 |
| Bus ticket to Fort Munro (one way) | Rs 300–500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DEA · Dera Ghazi Khan International Airport
- 15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre; PIA flights from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Bahawalpur, Dubai, Jeddah9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre; PIA flights from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Bahawalpur, Dubai, Jeddah
Typical fares
- DEA → Dera Ghazi Khan city centre (taxi)
- ≈ Rs 1,200–1,500, 15 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw intra‑city ride
- ≈ Rs 30–50 per short trip
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto‑rickshaws (tuk‑tuks) are the most common intra‑city transport; they are cheap (≈ Rs 30–50 per short ride) but seats can be hard, so ask for a padded one.
See and do
Known for
- Fort Munro hill station
- Tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar
- Dera Ghazi Khan Zoo
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Munro | Private car or bus from Dera Ghazi Khan, about 80 km (50 mi) west, 1.5 h drivePrivate car or bus from Dera Ghazi Khan, about 50 mi (80 km) west, 1.5 h drive | ≈ 2 h total |
| Tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar | Road transport, 35 km (22 mi) north, ~45 min by car or busRoad transport, 22 mi (35 km) north, ~45 min by car or bus | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Shalimar Hotel
- Mid‑range, central location, good for one night
- Ajwa Hotel
- Budget option, near market area
- Pakeeza Hotel
- Family‑friendly, modest rates
- Indus Hotel
- Basic rooms, close to airport
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | معاف کرناmaaf karna |
| Thank you | شکریہshukriya |
| How much is it? | کتنا ہے؟kitna hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | کیا کارڈ سے ادائیگی کر سکتا ہوں؟kya card se adaigi kar sakta hun? |
| Where is the toilet? | غسل خانہ کہاں ہے؟ghusal khana kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalam o alaikum', right hand on heart; handshakes between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Hospitality: Accept tea; let hosts pay the first time; avoid: Refusing all offers
- Dress: Shalwar kameez is comfortable and appreciated; avoid: Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Shrines: Cover heads, shoes off, sit quietly at qawwali; avoid: Filming without permission
- Conversation: Cricket, food and family are safe topics; avoid: Religion, India and the army with strangers
Scams and watch-outs
- Auto‑rickshaw seats may be unpadded; request a padded seat to avoid bruises.
- Summer heat can be extreme; carry water and sun protection.
- Check flight schedules for DEA as services may change seasonally.
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets and during hot midday; use reputable transport operators.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dera Ghazi Khan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fort Munro hill station
- Tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar
- Dera Ghazi Khan Zoo
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation: tourism.gov.pk/
- Wikivoyage: Dera Ghazi Khan, revision 5237833 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237833
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dera-ghazi-khan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.