"Rahim Yar Khan" Rahim Yar Khan by Kanjoo

Rahim Yar Khan Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 14 photos

Bhong Masjid, Rahim Yar Khan - Rahim Yar Khan

Introduction

Rahim Yar Khan district is located in Punjab. It was declared as a separate administration district in 1943. The district derives its name from its headquarters Rahim Yar Khan. The previous name of this district was Naushehra which was built in 1875 by Fazal Elahi Halani on the ruins of the ancient Pul-Wadda during the Sumra rule in Indus Valley. Later Nawab Sadiq Khan-IV of Bahawalpur renamed it after his son Rahim Yar Khan.

Rahim Yar Khan is bounded on the north by Muzaffargarh district, on the east by Bahawalpur district, on the south by Jasilmir (India) and Ghotki district of Sindh province and on the west by Rajanpur district.

The total area of the district is 11,880 square kilometers. The district comprises four Tehsils namely Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Liaquatpur and Khanpur. There are three municipal committees and five town committees in the district. Almost 60 percent of total area is covered by the desert of Cholistan. Historically one of the most important centre of ancient Indus Valley.

Intro Updated Sep 24, 2004
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Reviews (6)

Kanjoo Muhalla, Rahim Yar Khan during the rains. - Rahim Yar Khan

Heavy Rains Warnings and Dangers (1)

For three years Rahim Yar Khan has suffered quite unusual rain fall during the monsoon season.. this year it was 4 days... more travel advice

Camel caravan, Bagho Bahar, Rahim Yar Khan - Rahim Yar Khan

Time to Explore Rahim Yar Khan Off The Beaten Path (1)

The climate of the district is hot and dry in the summer and cold and dry in the winter. The summer season is... more travel advice

Kanjoo youth at Head Adam Sahaba - Rahim Yar Khan

Night Life in Rahim Yar Khan Nightlife (1)

Nightlife in the meaning of west is not at all alive in Rahim Yar Khan. However we have for 3 cinima houses in the city... more travel advice

Mausoleum of Pararan Sharif, Dist Rahim Yar Khan - Rahim Yar Khan

Desert Safari, Bhong Masjid, Pattan... Things to Do (1)

DESERT SAFAR The most interested activity which one can take in Rahim Yar Khan is desert safari. However no one is... more travel advice

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Resturants in Rahim Yar Khan

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rananaveed Jan 12, 2009 at 7:35 AM

Rana Hotel is also the best hotel in its special food item like chines, Tawa special and Spicey foods
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blanter Dec 2, 2004 at 12:29 PM

Was nice reading about Rahim Yar Khan, it may be interesting to visit sometime. Thanks for the greetings.
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babar_1 Oct 20, 2004 at 9:44 AM

Very helpful tips and great photos of your hometown.
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Astralka Sep 25, 2004 at 2:49 PM

Thanks, desert safari sounds adventurous! You wrote that males gather outside houses with other neighbouring males for a chat, does that mean that females dont do it?
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Dxenion Sep 24, 2004 at 9:23 PM

I'm always looking for interesting and unusual places to visit. Your descriptions make Rahim Yar Khan quite enticing. I may just have to take you up on the Farmstay idea. Well done for an inspiring and enticing guide.