# Multan, Punjab

> Multan is one of the oldest cities in Pakistan, known for its Sufi shrines covered in blue tile, its pottery and its mangoes.

- **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/punjab/multan
- **Type:** City
- **Province or region:** Punjab
- **Best season:** November to February
- **Altitude:** 122 m

Multan's shrines, built in the 13th and 14th centuries, are covered in glazed blue tile and rise above the city. The tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, an octagonal brick structure, is the best known. The summers are among the hottest in Pakistan, so visit between November and February.

Pair it with Harappa or Bahawalpur.

## Highlights

- The shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- The shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
- Blue pottery workshops
- The old bazaars