All Pakistan in one tour: from Karachi to the Himalayas

All Pakistan in one tour: from Karachi to the Himalayas

During the trip we will visit 4 of the 7 UNESCO sites in Pakistan and 6 of the 10 regions in the Nomad Mania classification. 

Tour dates: October 12 – 24, 2024

Route: Karachi - Thatta - Sehwan - Mohenjo Daro - Bahawalpur - Harappa - Sahiwal - Lahore - flight to the Himalayas: Skardu, Hunza Valley, Karimabad - return to Islamabad 

Duration: 13 days/12 nights

2 domestic flights and lunch every day in the cost of travel

5* hotels along the entire travel route

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Tour cost 3840 USD per person in a double room including domestic air tickets and two meals a day

Day 1. Karachi
Arrival in Karachi - the first historical capital of Pakistan. We begin our immersion in this country, with its noise, beauty and mysteries. Waiting for us on the first day Mohatta Palace, Mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Ali Jin. St. Patrick's Church, the streets of a bustling city, traditional bazaars and everything that catches our eye.

Day 2. Karachi - Hyderabad
Excursion from Karachi to Tattu. We'll visit along the way Chaukandi Tombs, Banbhor Ruins, Mosque of the legendary Shah Jahan and Makli Necropolis ensemble (UNESCO) in Thatta. Next we move to Hyderabad. Evening walk in Hyderabad.

Day 3. Ranikort Fortress - Mahenjo-Daro

We begin our journey to the north of the country. Waiting for us Ranikort fortress (candidate for UNESCO), the city of Sevan Sharif with its shrine - Lal Shahbaz Qalandara. We will spend the evening in the greatest place, the origin and decline of which is still a mystery - the ancient city Mahenjo-Daro (UNESCO). 

Day 4

We move further into the interior of the country: a fortress awaits us in the middle of the desert - Deravar, the fortress has a regular square shape with a perimeter of 1500 meters and a wall height of more than 30 meters. After lunch we will visit Uch-Sharif with his funerary shrines. 

Day 5
We continue our journey to the north of Pakistan. On the way to Lahore we will have another day and we will visit Multan city famous for its turquoise roofs of mosques and mausoleums of sheikhs, about which we will also learn a lot. Next we move to Harappa - the center of the ancient Harappan civilization. The modern city began to actively develop, but after the discovery of archaeological artifacts in huge quantities, all construction was stopped and now it is a city of archeology. 

Day 6
Moving to Lahore - the most charming city in the country. We will spend 2 nights here. We begin our magnificent two-day tour of Lahore. including Lahore Fort (UNESCO) and Shalimar Gardens (UNESCO). 

Day 7 

We are in Lahore all day, we will look into all the most accessible and inaccessible corners of this ancient city bustling with life. And in the evening we will attend a real show closure of Indo-Pakistan border Wagah.

Day 8
We fly (airfare included in the price of the program) to the Himalayas, we will be in the very heart of the Pakistani part - the city of Skardu. Upon arrival, we will take a walk through the most beautiful places in the city. 

Day 9

Today we will change our Himalayan location to an even more vibrant one - we are going to the Hansa Valley, surrounded by tens of 7000 peaks. We will be on the road for about 6 hours with beautiful Himalayan views. 

Day 10
We will spend the whole day at the incredibly beautiful observation platforms of the region and the city itself. 

Day 11
Let's change the region for a day and go to Upper Hansa, nature will take on even brighter colors. 

Day 12
We fly to Islamabad (airfare is included in the cost of the program), the last city on our Pakistani route. Immediately from the plane we will see the main attractions and have a final dinner. 

Day 13
Fly home or on your next trip with us. 

Tour cost 3840 USD per person in a double room including domestic air tickets and two meals a day

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In cost tour come int:

• hotel accommodation level 5* according to the entire tour program with breakfast;
• transfers from / to airports;
• excursion services according to the entire tour program with entrance tickets and a Russian-speaking guide;
• lunches every day from 2nd to 12th
• Flights from Lahore to Skardu, Gilgit to Islamabad 
• tour leader/accompany from Ukraine

The price does not include:

• international air travel;
• dinners;
• visas and visa fees;
• tips;
• personal expenses.

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