Pakpattan
Pakistan · Punjab ProvincePK
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Pakpattan, often referred to as Pākpattan Sharīf, is an ancient, historic city in the Pakistani province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of the eponymous Pakpattan district. It is among the oldest cities in Asia and ranks as the 48th largest city in Pakistan by population, according to the 2017 census. Pakpattan is the seat of the Sufi Chisti order in Pakistan, and a major pilgrimage destination on account of the Shrine of Baba Farid, a renowned Punjabi poet and Sufi saint. The annual urs fair in his honour draws an estimated 2 million visitors to the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 139,525
- Coordinates
- 30.343, 73.389
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 156 m
Overview of Pakpattan
Located in Punjab Province, Pakistan, Pakpattan is best described as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 139,525. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards adventure and sports.
Things to do in Pakpattan
Adventure in Pakpattan
(1)Adventure lovers get Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Pakpattan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Pakpattan
(1)Sports in Pakpattan covers Horse Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pakpattan.
Getting there & around
Pakpattan is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Pakpattan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pakpattan known for?
- Pakpattan is mainly a destination for adventure and sports, set in Punjab Province, Pakistan with around 139,525 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pakpattan?
- You can plan around Off Road Trails and Horse Trails in Pakpattan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Pakpattan located?
- Administratively, Pakpattan sits in Punjab Province, Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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