It is one of the largest schools in Pakistan and its area of 451 acres makes it both the largest in the country and in continental Asia. The foundation stone of the school was laid by Nawab Sadeq Mohammad Khan V the reigning nawab Bahawalpur State on 4 March 1953 and the school started functioning on 18 January 1954

Bahawalpur is famous for its carpets, embroidery and pottery. The Punjab government has given notice to such amazing hand work and has set up a Craft Development Centre from where handicrafts can be purchased. These handicrafts are mostly manufactured in the Cholistan area. Following is the list of some of mementos manufactured in this city:

Flassi: It is made up of camel hair and can be used as a carpet or wall hanging.

Gindi: A colourful combination of cotton cloth with delicate needle work. It can be used a blankets, carpets or bed covers.

Changaries: Made up of palm leaves. They can be used as a decorative wall hanging or can be used to store chappatis.

Khalti: a kind of purse with multi coloured threadwork.

Artwork: special traditional embroidery done on kurta, chaddar etc.

Visible from several miles in Cholistan desert, the majestic Derawar Fort is a sight not to miss. Derawar Fort is a large square fortress in Bahawalpur.

Lal Sohanra is spread over 153000 acre and is notable for the diversity of its landscape, which includes areas of desert, forest and water. Lal Suhanra National Park is a pleasant place to relax.

Over the centuries, the tomb has badly disintegrated due to environmental conditions. Today, only the remaining half of the structure is still standing.

Like a thief, reason sneaked in and sat amongst the lovers eager to give them advice. They were unwilling to listen, so reason kissed their feet and went on its way.” -Rumi Abbasi Mosque. Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

If you are travelling through Sindh and Punjab and you don’t visit this Masjid then you will regret it. This a a beautiful white marble Masjid in the architectural design of Shah Jahan’s moti (pearl) Masjid in Agra.

Darbar Mahal will definitely take you back to the Ancient Mughalai Fort. It has been built out of red bricks.