15-Day Indus Valley Tour through Pakistan's Civilizations
About This Tour
Pakistan, though established in 1947, is deeply rich in ancient civilization and vibrant Islamic culture. This journey from Karachi to Islamabad travels through...
Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Islamabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Taxila, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, Thatta, Sehwan Sharif · Languages: English
About Lahore
Lahore
Between the UNESCO Fort of Lahore, where Mughal apses tower over English gardens, and the Old Town of narrow lanes, Everest Global Hub’s local guides reveal one of Asia’s most artistic, cultural cityscapes.
What's Included
- Full-board services: Full-board services from Karachi airport to Islamabad airport drop, according to the itinerary.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Flight to Pakistan
Flight: Departure for Karachi - Pakistan from your home country.
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2Day 02
Arrival in Karachi and City Tour
Arrival: Arrival at Karachi airport, where you will meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. City tour: Afternoon city tour of Karachi. Visit: Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum. Visit: Defense Mosque. Visit: Clifton Beach. Visit: Mohatta Palace Museum. (Modern Muslim architecture) Visit: National Museum. Visit: Masjid-i-Tuba. Visit: Bohri Bazar. Visit: Empress Market. Visit: Sufi Mausoleum of Abdullah Shah Ghazi. Visit: Empress Market (Victorian style). Note: Visit as much as possible depending on the available time. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Karachi.
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3Day 03
Karachi to Hyderabad via Thatta
Drive: Drive to Hyderabad via the Chaukundi tombs, known for their 15th to 18th century stone carvings on Muslim graves. Visit: Banbhore, the earliest Islamic city outside Arabia (711 AD). Visit: Makli, the largest Muslim cemetery, with magnificent mausoleums of kings from the 17th century. Visit: Shahjehan Mosque, a masterpiece of Shahjehan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, in Thatta. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Hyderabad.
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4Day 04
Hyderabad to Sehwan Sharif
Drive: Drive to Sehwan Sharif. Visit: En route, visit the Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif. Visit: The world's largest fort, Rani Kot Fort. Overnight: Overnight in Sehwan at a hotel.
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5Day 05
Sehwan Sharif to Sukkur via Mohenjo-daro
Visit: Morning visit to the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Drive: Later drive to Moen Jo Daro. Drive: Afternoon drive to Sukkur. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Sukkur.
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6Day 06
Sukkur and Khairpur Architectural Sites
Tour: Full-day tour of Sukkur architectural sites. Visit: Minaret of Masoom Shah. Visit: Sat Behan Asthan. Visit: The Sukkur Barrage. Drive: Later drive to Khairpur. Visit: The magnificent Faiz Mahal. Visit: Kot Diji Fort. Visit: Big mosque in red stone. Visit: Bazar. Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.
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7Day 07
Sukkur to Bahawalpur
Drive: Drive to Bahawalpur. Visit: En route, visit the mosque at Bhong. Visit: The shrines of Uch Sharif. Visit: Mausoleum and Mosque of Jalaluddin Surkh Bukhari. Visit: Bibi Jawindi Mausoleum. Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.
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8Day 08
Bahawalpur to Multan via Derawar Fort
Excursion: Morning excursion to Derawar Fort. Drive: Later drive to Multan. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Multan.
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9Day 09
Multan City of the Sufis
Tour: Full-day visit to Multan. Visit: Visits to the Shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and other shrines and bazaars. Visit: Big Mosque Eidgah. Visit: Hussain Agahi Bazar. Visit: Chowk Bazar. Visit: Mausoleum of Baha-ud-Din Zakaria. Visit: Mausoleum of Shams-ud-Din Sabzwari. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Multan.
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10Day 10
Multan to Lahore via Harappa
Drive: Drive to Lahore. Visit: En route, visit Harappa, a site of the Indus civilization. Visit: Old city. Visit: Cemetery. Visit: Barn. Visit: Irrigation system and museum. Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.
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11Day 11
Lahore Heritage and Border Ceremony
Tour: Full-day tour of Lahore. Visit: The Lahore Fort. Visit: Badshahi Mosque. Activity: Flag ceremony at the border with India. Visit: Anarkali Bazaar. Visit: Wazir Khan Mosque. Visit: Shalimar Garden. Visit: Mausoleum of Jahangir and Nur Jahan. Visit: Mausoleum of Data Ganj Baksh. Visit: Mela Chiragan - Light Festival near Shalimar. Note: Visit as many places as time allows. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Lahore.
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12Day 12
Lahore to Islamabad
Drive: Drive to Islamabad. Visit: En route, visit the Salt Mine. Sightseeing: Sightseeing in Islamabad. Visit: The Shah Faisal Mosque. Visit: Shakarparian viewpoint. Visit: Pakistan Monument. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.
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13Day 13
Islamabad to Peshawar via Takht-e-Bahi
Drive: Drive to Peshawar. Drive/Visit: First drive to Mardan to visit Takht-e-Bahi (the Buddhist monastery). Drive: Then continue to Peshawar. Visit: Bazaar and museum. Visit: Mahabat Khan Mosque. Visit: Qissa Khawani Bazaar. Hotel: Hotel.
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14Day 14
Peshawar to Islamabad via Taxila
Drive: Drive back to Islamabad from Peshawar. Visit: En route, visit Taxila sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Buddhist period, including the site and museum. Visit: Rawalpindi. Visit: Truck printing. Visit: Shah Faisal Mosque and Raja Bazaar. Visit: Shakarparian. Visit: Mausoleum of the Sufi Bari Imam Shrine. Visit: Truck Painting Repair District. Visit: Saeed Pur Village. Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.
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15Day 15
Departure from Islamabad
Departure: Departure from Islamabad (drop at the airport for departure to your homeland).
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Arrival hall at Karachi International Airport, just outside the international arrival gates. · Tour start: Karachi — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.