Undiscovered South Pakistan
Undiscovered South Pakistan
Duration
15 Days
Departs from
Hyderabad, Karachi
About This Trip
The tour starts from Karachi which is the capital of the Sindh province and the largest city and financial hub of the country. Our aim is to trace a part of the Indus River all the way from near to where it flows into the Arabian sea – not far from Karachi – up to Multan. After Multan we will stop following the Indus river but we will be seeing some important side rivers when we drive up to Lahore. Extra emphasis lays on making stops at small villages along the way and having time to meet different kinds of local people and craftsmen. Besides that we think you should not miss some of the precious and most beautiful shrines in Uch Sharif and Multan and the historical places Makli, Mohenjo-Daro and Derawar Fort. These places are true gems and by visiting them you will get a better understanding of the rich history and culture of the whole area as well of the day to day life of the people that live there. According to archaeologists, the key to the mysteries of the ancient Indus civilization lies buried in the sands of Cholistan. 400 archaeological sites have been discovered, but only few are excavated. The legendary Cholistan desert extends over 1700 square kilometres right into the Thar desert of Rajastan, India. The whole area is a desolate semi-desert expanse of sand and salt bushes. We will end the tour in Lahore which is Pakistan’s cultural and intellectual centre. The faded elegancy, busy streets, bazaars and a wide variety of Islamic and British culture make this a city of atmosphere, surprises and contrasts.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
What's Included
Included
- The Badshahi Mosque or the 'Royal Mosque' was commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673. The design was inspired by Islamic, Persian, Central Asian and Indian in
- The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila is the citadel of the city of Lahore. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reig
- The Wagah border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony or The Beating Retreat ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan
- Day 12 - Lahore
- On our sightseeing tour today we will be making a tour of the Old Walled City including the Wazir Khan mosque and the Shahi Hammam. In the afternoon we will visit the Shalimar Gardens and the Tombs of
- Overnight at a hotel in Lahore.
USD 2,400
per person
