NEIGHBOURHOOD
FACILITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
Public Transport in Royal Orchard Multan
Multan has kept the tradition of rickshaws alive even after urbanization. One can use the conventional local rickshaws or have a ride in a “Rocket Rickshaw” which is an app-based ride-hailing facility just like Uber and Careem in Multan. Furthermore, air-conditioned Multan Feeder Bus Service also runs on the northern bypass and the main roads around Royal Orchard. Residents can also avail metro to reach other parts of the city.
Markets in Royal Orchard Multan
Residents of Royal Orchard, Multan have the option of shopping at various markets including New Gardezi Market which is at a drive of only 4 minutes from the society. For those who would prefer to shop in an air-conditioned supermarket can go to Kabeer Super Market which is only a 7-minute drive away from Royal Orchard. Another option is the Chase Up Mall which can be reached within 11 minutes by car via Multan Public Road. The occupants of the society would not have to travel more than half an hour to buy local grocery products as there are several markets nearby. Green Huts Market on Labour Road Multan is a 19-minute drive away, whereas, Rashid Market Kehkashan in North Gulgasht Colony takes approximately 20 minutes by car and Al-Faiz Market of Faiz town is at a drive of 28 minutes from Royal Orchard. Moreover, it is expected that the commercial areas will house a market place within the community once fully developed.
Mosques in Royal Orchard Multan
Royal Orchard is constructing Multan’s biggest Jamia Mosque spread across 25 kanal in Block E apart from two small community worship centres in Block A and G. There are a couple of mosques near Royal Orchard as well such as Al Mustafa Jamia Mosque in Musa Wala which is at a 2-minute drive. However, the Eid Gah of Multan, (13 km away from Royal Orchard) on Khanewal Road, has prime importance, especially during Eid prayers. It has a large parking space and can house around a thousand people at a time for congregational prayers.
Schools, Colleges and Universities near Royal Orchard Multan
Royal Orchard has reserved land of 7 kanal in Block A for school. However, Multan is a major centre of education and the society has some well-known schools in its vicinity including Multan Public School (10 minutes’ drive), Bloomfield Hall Upper School (13 minutes’ drive) and Beaconhouse School System, A- Levels Campus (20 minutes’ drive). The society is also near Government Primary School in Musa Wala at a 1-minute drive, whereas, The City School, Dar-e-Arqam School and Multan Alma are located near Northern Bypass are a 7-minute, 9-minute and 8-minute drive away respectively. These are just to name a few but the residents can also access various schools and colleges on the Bosan Road and Gulgasht Colonly, in around a 20-minute drive.
There are a number of universities near Royal Orchard which can be reached within a 20-25 minute drive such as Bahauddin Zakariya University, The Women University Multan Mattiltal Campus, Bahauddin Zakariya University College of Textile Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Technology, NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Virtual University City Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College, Government Emerson College, Bosan Road, Multan, Government Degree College for Women (Bosan Road and Kutchery Road, Multan) and Nishat Group of Schools & Colleges in Lodhi Colony, Multan.
Banks in Royal Orchard Multan
The commercial area within the community is still being developed, as of April 2019. Hopefully, once the society is fully established it will house a number of banks. Till then, the residents can go to a number of banks located on Multan Bypass and Khanewal Road such as Allied Bank, Soneri Bank, National Bank of Pakistan in Wapda Town Phase II, JS Bank, The Bank of Punjab, Bank Al Habib, Faysal Bank and Askari Bank in Model Town and United Bank, Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd and Meezan Bank. All these banks are reachable within a 20-minute drive from Royal Orchard. Branches of all the banks and ATMs can also be accessed via Bosan Road and Gulgasht Colony.
Electricity Backup in Royal Orchard Multan
Royal Orchard in Multan has an underground electrical system and is powered by Water And Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The residents have the options to install UPS devices, solar panels or generators to backup electricity in case of power shortage or breakdown.
Clinics and Hospitals near Royal Orchard Multan
Multan's Royal Orchard has reserved 15 kanal land for a hospital in its master plan. Moreover, a number of hospitals and healthcare facilities are also located in its vicinity such as Bakhtawar Amin Hospital located on Multan Bypass (3-minute drive), Shaukat Khanum Collection Centre in Shalimar Colony (13-minute drive), Multan Medical and Dental College on Sada Bazar Road (12-minute drive), Mukhtar A Sheikh Memorial Welfare Hospital on Khanewal Road (13-minute drive), Spring Clinic on New Multan Service Road (18-minute drive), South Punjab Medical Clinics in Ahsan Colony (28-minute drive), City Hospital in Peer Khurshid Colony (25-minute drive) and Nishtar Hospital in Gillani Colony (30-minute drive).
Properties in Royal Orchard Multan
Sales Price Trend in Royal Orchard Multan
Royal Orchard seems to be a safe investment option that guarantees a high return on investment. It is a gated and well-secured community which offers properties on sale at affordable prices.
Houses for Sale in Royal Orchard Multan
A 5 marla house in Royal Orchard can be bought in the price range of PKR 83.5 to 88 lakh for 3 bedrooms double storey unit. The average sale price for 10 marla houses having 4 or 5 number of bedrooms start at PKR 1.5 crore, going as high as PKR 2.2 crore. However, 1 kanal houses in Royal Orchard are the most expensive ones. These can cost up to PKR 3.13 crore.
Plots for Sale in Royal Orchard Multan
The price for residential plots of 5 marla in Royal Orchard can be anywhere between PKR 29 and 35 lakh. 10 marla land is slightly more expensive — between PKR 55 to 65 lakh. Meanwhile, 1 kanal plots are the most expensive of all, with prices ranging from PKR 90 lakh to over PKR 1.2 crore.
Commercial Properties in Royal Orchard Multan
Royal Orchard, Multan offers a few commercial properties in Block E and F, as of April 2019, in sizes of 2 marla, 3 marla, 5 marla and 10 marla. A 2 marla commercial property in Royal Orchard costs around PKR 38 lakh, whereas, a 3 marla commercial land costs PKR 50 lakh. Bigger plots of 5 marla and 10 marla sizes cost PKR 60 lakh and PKR 2.5 crore respectively.
The recent buying trends of Royal Orchard show Mattital Commercial is the most popular commercial property to invest in Royal Orchard, with 66.7 % searches in the month of April 2019, followed by properties in Shakh-e-Madina Commercial, with 33.3 % searches only.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND BAKERIES
Shopping Malls near Royal Orchard Multan
The residents of Royal Orchard can go to a number of malls near the society in less than 30 minutes by car:
- The Crystal Mall and Mall of Multan on Bosan Road
- The Shopping Mall on Shaheen Avenue
- Pace & Pace Shopping in Gulgasht Colony
- Chase Up Mall on Education Avenue
- Zakriya Shopping Centre in Inner City
People who enjoy watching movies can visit Universal Cinemas located inside The Grand Mall on Noor Blvd (23-minute drive away). The residents can also access the old bazaars of the historic city of Multan within a 30-minute drive from Royal Orchard such as the Clock Plaza near Clock Tower and Hussain Agahi Market on Hussain Agha Road.
Restaurants and Bakeries near Royal Orchard Multan
Some local restaurants near Royal Orchard are reachable in around a 20-minute drive are Mehar Foods & Family Restaurant in Farrukh Town, Green Restaurant in Hassanabad, Jalandhar Restaurant and Cheese Roof on Piran Ghaib Roa, Chat Café and Shangrilla Cuisine in Multan Colony and Tasty Plus Restaurant in Aneesa Centre. However, if you prefer fine dining over casual places than Bundu Khan Restaurant on Abdali Road, Shangrilla Chinese on Bohra Street, Salt N Pepper on Bosan Road, London Courtyard in Gulgasht Colony and The Monal and Masoom's Cafe on Bosan Road are top picks for you near Royal Orchard, reachable in around a 30-minute drive
For fast food lovers, Multan has a few local and international food chains located at a 30-minute drive from Royal Orchard such as KFC in Railway Officers Club, McDonald’s on Sher Shah Road and 14th Street Pizza Co. in Block A of Gulgasht Colony. Moreover, Café Éclair (17 km away) near SP Chowk and Gloria Jean’s Coffee (11.5 km away) near Makhdoom Javed Hashmi Road are the two famous coffee places in Multan.
The nearest bakery to Royal Orchard in Multan is Bakeology on Saba Zar Blvd (20-minute drive away). Other bakeries are located on Bosan Road and Vehari Road such as Nirala Sweets (21-minutes’ drive away), Gourmet Bakers and Shangrilla Bakery (23-minutes’ drive away) and Food Festival Bakery and Departmental Store (25-30 minutes’ drive away).
Outdoor Activities in Royal Orchard Multan
Parks near Royal Orchard Multan
There are also parks in Royal Orchard, with the name Royal Theme Park and Royal Orchard Park (2-minute drive away). There is a Royal Water Dancing Fountain inside the society as well, where the residents like to spend the evening and take pictures. Also, amusement parks in the surrounding area such as Shah Shams Park in Shamsabad Colony have great rides like the Dragon Boat, The Giant Wheel and Mini Mono Rail. Moreover, Fort Kohna Qasim Garden, a 30-minute drive away on Hussain Agahi Road, is a major tourist attraction of Multan, showcasing a museum, scenic views and shrines.
Fitness near Royal Orchard Multan
As the area is still in the developmental stage, there are no gyms at the moment but there is a great possibility that a gym may open up in future in the commercial area of the society. For now, one would have to drive at least 20 to 25 minutes to visit Saleem Gold Gym, Al Ghosia Power Gym and Multan Gold Gym located near Multan Colony, Ali’s Gym and Fitness Centre in Shalimar Colony and Endurance Fitness Centre and Gym in Gulgasht Colony.
Beauty Salons near Royal Orchard Multan
The facility of salons is also lacking as of now in the society but it might open up in future for the convenience of its residents. The nearest salon Shades in Model Town, is a 14-minute drive away, whereas, Fairies Beauty Salon in MDA Officers Cooperative Housing Society takes 15 minutes by car to reach from Royal Orchard. Nationally recognized salon, Depilex, is located in Gulgasht Colony at a drive away of 25 minutes.
Nearby Areas
Royal Orchard is ideally located at Multan Public School Road, Mattital Road, Shaikh-e-Madina Road and a 2-minute drive away from Bosan Road. Many other well-known housing schemes like WAPDA Colony are also in the vicinity. This society is known to have Pakistan’s largest roundabout by a private sector. Northern Bypass and Women University also takes around 1 to 2 minutes to reach from the society.
Things to Consider
Royal Orchard is an example of a masterfully planned housing society, making it one of the largest metropolitan schemes to be built in Multan. The booking is open for the properties, as of February 2019. Although the fuel stations near Royal Orchard may not be found, you will find some within a few minutes’ drive.