Major city · Pakistan
Multanملتان
Spend 1–2 days in Multan: see the old fort remnants, Shah Rukn‑e‑Alam shrine and the blue‑pottery museum; stay one night if you want a relaxed pace.
Multan, the sixth‑largest Pakistani city, sits in southern Punjab on the N‑5 highway. Its historic forts, Sufi shrines and a blue‑pottery institute can be explored comfortably in a day‑or‑two, with easy airport or train links from Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PKR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less dust)
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat, dust storms)
- Airport
- MUX
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Check your own government travel advice for Pakistan befo…
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Pakistan ↗Check your own government travel advice for Pakistan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Pakistan ↗Get the visa only through the official online system (visa.nadra.gov.pk); some areas need a separate permit (NOC) or police registration.
- Pakistan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to the provinces you will visit before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Multan15 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Multan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Pakistani rupee (PKR, Rs) in cash for almost everything outside big-city hotels and malls; carry US dollars as backup.Pakistan-wide
- SIM or eSIMJazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone sell SIMs with passport and biometric registration at franchise shops (not usually at the airport).Pakistan-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled water everywhere.Pakistan-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Pakistan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Pakistan-wide
- SafetyMultan is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables concealed, avoid isolated streets after dark, and verify taxi fares.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug or hose elsewhere.Pakistan-wide
- Emergency numbers15 police · 1122 Rescue · 115 Edhi ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers close many shops for 2–3 hours; government offices close at weekends; Ramadan shortens hours.Pakistan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMUX Multan International Airport (5 min to cantonment, 20 min to city centre; taxis Rs200‑500.).
- Getting aroundCity buses (Rs10‑25), rickshaws (Rs20‑100) and ride‑hail apps (Uber, Careem) are common; train station (Multan Cantt) links to Karachi, Lahore…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (city, 6.2 mi (10 km))Rs200–500
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryRs100–200
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomPKR 1,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomPKR 3,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomPKR 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PKR 1,200 · Mid PKR 2,500 · High PKR 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MUX Multan International Airport (5 min to cantonment, 20 min to city centre; taxis Rs200‑500.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
not flagged
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Aug
not flagged
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest May (5 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Multan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jul
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
4 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
4 rd
Sep
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses (Rs10‑25), rickshaws (Rs20‑100) and ride‑hail apps (Uber, Careem) are common; train station (Multan Cantt) links to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bahawalpur
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Train from Multan Cantt, about 2 h
Visit the Noor Mahal and the desert garden.
Dera Ghazi Khan
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Multan New Bus Stand, 1 h 45 min
Riverfront and historic bazaar.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cantonment hotels
Close to airport and main rail station; good for one night.
Old City guesthouses
Near shrines and bazaars; walkable to main sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- High
- Rs3,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × PKR 3,000 | PKR 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PKR 2,500 | PKR 5,000 |
| Airport taxi (cantonment‑city)2 × PKR 350 · check | PKR 700 |
| One‑day bus pass (city)2 × PKR 150 · check | PKR 300 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × PKR 1,200 · check | PKR 2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PKR 1,140 |
| Trip total≈ PKR 6,270 per person per day, bed included | PKR 12,540 |
2026 estimate in PKR; flights, visas and insurance excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea with milk | Rs30–50 |
| Samosa | Rs40–80 |
| Chicken biryani | Rs150–250 |
| Rickshaw (5 km) | Rs50–100 |
| Taxi (city, 10 km) | Rs200–500 |
| Museum entry | Rs100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roadworks on N‑5 can cause detours; check local signs.
- Dust storms are frequent in summer; carry a mask.
- Taxi fares vary; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 15
- Rescue
- 1122
- Edhi ambulance
- 115
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My bed tonight
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یہ پتہ، براہ کرمTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police15
- Rescue1122
- Edhi ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Karachi; nearest US embassy in Islamabad.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Cantonment taxi: ≈Rs350, 5 min (check)
- Multan Cantt → City centre train: Rs300–600, 20 min (check)
- Rickshaw 2 km: Rs30–60
Say or show
- معاف کرنا — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf karna)
- شکریہ — Thank you (shukriya)
- کتنا ہے؟ — How much? (kitna hai?)
- بیت الخلاء کہاں ہے؟ — Where is the bathroom? (baith khala kaha hai?)
Check visa requirements and e‑visa process before travel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Multan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less dust) · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat, dust storms)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑cantonment hotel contract (taxi Rs200‑500).
- Rail‑to‑city guesthouse link (train fare Rs300‑600).
- Ride‑hail app coverage for intra‑city trips.
Sources
- officialMultan tourism info
- officialMultan official website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Multan, revision 5294162 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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