Top 10 places you must see in Bahawalpur
One of Pakistan’s hidden treasures of beauty is Bahawalpur. It was a princely state up until independence and is home to some of the most impressive architectural marvels as well as some more unusual and historic ones. There are several attractions here that might appeal to everyone because it is close to the Cholistan Desert.
Noor Mahal
Noor Mahal
Noor Mahal, a surprise architectural marvel in the city, is located close to Canal Road. This palace was constructed in 1872 at the request of Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan for his wife. It was designed to imitate Italian chateaus and was built in a neoclassical style. It serves as a state guesthouse and is partially accessible to the public.
Fort Derawar
Fort Derawar
This magnificent fort is just a short drive from Shadab Colony, which is located just 130 kilometers south of Bahawalpur City. In the Cholistan Desert, it contains forty bastions that can be seen for kilometers in all directions. Its five-foot-thick walls, which were initially built as a Rajput fort in the ninth century, have stood the test of time very well.
The Darbar Mahal
The Darbar Mahal
This is one of the numerous exquisite royal palaces in Bahawalpur, and it is situated close to Darbar Road’s boundaries. Bahawal Khan V ordered it for his wife, and it was finished in 1905. Even though it hasn’t been accessible to the general public since 1971, you can still see the stunning external architecture.
Mosque of Abbassi
Mosque of Abbassi
The mosque’s stunning cupolas and domes were constructed in 1849 by Nawab Bahawal Khan, who was well-known in Bahawalpur for his commitment to beautiful architecture.
Bibi Jawindi’s Tomb
Bibi Jawindi’s Tomb
Even though it is not precisely in Bahawalpur, it is close by in Uch, a place known for its Sufi culture and shrines that were created by Alexander the Great. It was constructed in 1493 by Dilshad, a prince from Iran, for Bibi Jawindi, a well-known Sufi saint’s great-granddaughter. Conservation efforts are being made to safeguard its stunning interiors and exteriors despite the damage that has already been done to it.
Lal Sohanra National Park
Lal Sohanra National ParkLal Sohanra National Park
This is one of the biggest national parks in South Asia and was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Its landscape is incredibly diversified, including ecosystems from forests, and wetlands, to deserts. It is 25 kilometers east of Bahawalpur and covers 127,480 acres in total.
Central Library
Central Library
Bahawalpur Central Library, the second-largest library in Punjab, is a masterpiece of Italian architectural architecture. It is conveniently located from Goheer Town. Over 100,000 books make up its outstanding collection, and it also possesses every issue of a major national newspaper published since 1947. It also has accommodations for people who are physically and visually handicapped.
Gulzar Mahal
Gulzar Mahal
The palace was built by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV and has the distinction of being the first structure in Bahawalpur to feature concealed electrical wiring. Similar to Noor Mahal, it has strong European elements in its architecture and is worth visiting.
Sadiq Dane High School
Sadiq Dane High School
Sadiq Dane High School, also known as Government Boys High School, is a school that was founded in 1911 by the then-Nawab of Bahawalpur and is close to Satellite Town. Over 2000 students are educated here and it still has all of its beautiful architecture, including a clock tower.
Farid Gate
Farid Gate
Farid Gate is one of only two remaining gates from Bahawalpur’s past as a walled city with seven gates. To restore it and the environment around it to its former splendor, conservation activities are currently underway.
