Heritage hotel · Bahawalpur & Cholistan
Darbar Mahal Guest Wing
2 nights
Cholistan: Palaces & Desert Forts
Five days from Lahore to the princely city of Bahawalpur and a private camp beneath the walls of Derawar Fort.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Group
- Private · 2–12 guests
- Best season
- Nov – Feb
- Pace
- Easy
Overview
Southern Punjab is rarely visited and endlessly rewarding. Explore the Nawabs’ palaces, the shrines of Uch Sharif and the forty bastions of Derawar Fort, then spend a night in a luxury desert camp with folk musicians and a sky full of stars.
Highlights
- Noor Mahal by night
- Sunset at Derawar Fort
- Private desert camp with folk music
- The tiled tombs of Uch Sharif
- Multan’s shrines on the way back
Day by day
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1
Fly or drive south. Evening at Noor Mahal.
Darbar Mahal Guest Wing Breakfast, Dinner -
2
The blue-tiled tomb of Bibi Jawindi and the shrines of Uch Sharif.
Darbar Mahal Guest Wing Breakfast, Dinner -
3
Jeep into Cholistan, sunset at Derawar Fort, dinner and folk music at camp.
Cholistan Luxury Desert Camp All meals -
4
Camel ride at dawn, then drive to Multan for the shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and the blue-pottery workshops.
Pearl-Continental Lahore Breakfast, Lunch -
5
Transfer to Lahore airport.
Breakfast
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked hotels we have stayed in ourselves. Upgrades are available on request.
Desert camp · Bahawalpur & Cholistan
Cholistan Luxury Desert Camp
1 night
Luxury hotel · Lahore
Pearl-Continental Lahore
1 night
Included
- Airport meet-and-greet with flower garland
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Licensed English & Punjabi-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation as listed (twin sharing)
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted
- All monument entrance fees and permits
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our Lahore and Toronto teams
Not included
- International flights
- Pakistan e-visa fee (we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Gallery
What guests say
The desert camp at Derawar was the most magical night of our travels anywhere. Real beds, a real bathroom, and a sky full of stars.
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