Bahawalpur, the city of the Nawabs, was a princely state for the longest time and its distinct architecture plays homage to the silent grandeur of the Nawabs who stood their own against the British raj and the Pakistani government. Bahawalpur is home to one of Asia’s biggest schools The Sadiq Public School and also the luminous Darbar Mahal and Noor Mahal. The city is small and on the road to development housing a plethora of metropolitan brands and restaurant chains. Its local street style vendors of the rich sohn halwa, particular to the Southern belt, and hand churned ice-cream will make you crave Bahawalpuri desserts after one visit. You can walk through the narrow, age old bazars behind its many gates, to bargain for beautiful chunris and silver jewelry, items that the city specializes in. Its nearness to the vast Cholistan Desert and the nearby Lal Suhanra National Park which is famous for its deer, further add to its charm! The annual Cholistan jeep rally has special attendance from Bahawalpuris and is a sight to behold. The city of Bahawalpur is a jewel of the south, untouched by the sands of time in  many ways yet fastly growing into a cosmopolitan hub amongst the nearby southern Pakistani cities. Book a tour to Bahawalpur now to be blown away by the sheer size of its landmarks, rich heritage and ancient roots!