The 13 Best Day Trips from Taunsa
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Taunsa, Pakistan, led by Multan, Dera Ismail Khan, Jalalpur Pirwala. The closest is Layyah, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Taunsa at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multan | 97 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 128 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Jalalpur Pirwala | 144 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 73 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Dajal | 130 km S | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Jampur | 118 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Layyah | 40 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Shujaabad | 110 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Bhakkar | 110 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Kot Addu | 40 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kabirwala | 121 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Darya Khan | 128 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Shorkot | 136 km N | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Taunsa
- 1
Multan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Taunsa3 hr round tripKnown for 360 Zoo.
Also nearby: Muzaffargarh, Qadirpur Ran.
- 2
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north of Taunsa4 hr round trip - 3
Jalalpur Pirwala, Pakistan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Taunsa4 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Taunsa2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Dajal, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south of Taunsa4 hr round trip - 6
Jampur, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Taunsa3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Layyah, Pakistan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north-east of Taunsa1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Shujaabad, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Taunsa3 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Bhakkar, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Taunsa3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Kot Addu, Pakistan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km south-east of Taunsa1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Kabirwala, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Taunsa3 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Darya Khan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north of Taunsa4 hr round trip - 13
Shorkot, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Taunsa4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Taunsa to Multan
A realistic pace for Multan, 97 km from Taunsa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Taunsa
- 10:00Arrive in Multan (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15360 Zoo
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Multan
- 16:00Head back to Taunsa
- 17:30Home in Taunsa
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Taunsa?
- The best day trips from Taunsa are Multan, Dera Ismail Khan, Jalalpur Pirwala, Dera Ghazi Khan, Dajal. The closest is Layyah, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Taunsa?
- Layyah is the closest, 40 km north-east of Taunsa, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Taunsa?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Taunsa: Layyah (45 min), Kot Addu (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Taunsa for a day out?
- Multan is the largest city in day-trip range, 97 km south-east of Taunsa and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Taunsa?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jalalpur Pirwala at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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