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Pakistan is a country which has preserved 9000 years
of known history. We domesticated animals and plants
in circa 7000 B.C. From then on it is a showcase of
continuous human social development, spread over
thousands of years. You itinerary takes you to
different cultural centers of Pakistan.
Day 01 - Arrive Lahore
Receive at airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02 - Lahore
Full day exploring the architectural relics of
Lahore a legacy of Mughal rule Visit Badshahi
mosque, completed in 1674 AD. The courtyard can
accommodate hundred thousand people. Lahore Fort
spread over many square miles, built in 1566 AD.
Also visit Lahore museum, displayed artifacts
include the original statue of fasting Buddha. Also
visit colorful bazaars of Lahore
Day 03 – Lahore - Islamabad
Drive to Islamabad via expressway 350 kms 4/5 hours
drive
Afternoon city sightseeing tour
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan built in
1960’s. Drive pass official buildings, parliament
and president house. Visit Shah Faisal mosque and
Islamabad view point high on the hills.
Day 04 – Islamabad - Swat
Drive to Swat valley via Taxila 270 kms 5/6 hours
drive
Taxila is a renounced seat of learning for thousands
of years. Alexander visited hear in 328 B.C. Greeks
ruled this area for about a century and left behind
rich legacy in the form of Hellenistic influence on
the Buddhist art of statue making. You will visit
archaeological sites and museum of Taxila
Continue on to Saidu Sharif Swat valley
Arrive and transfer to hotel
Day 05 - Swat
Swat valley was called Udhyana – The Garden, by the
earlier Buddhists and was a centre of learning for
Mahayana Buddhists, for centuries. Saidu Sharif is a
small town in Swat valley surrounded by high
mountains from all the sides. Ice cold water of Swat
River is used to irrigate orchards producing most
delicious fruits one can imagine. You will visit
upper Swat valley for its scenery and bazaars known
for the local handi-crafts
Day 06 – Swat - Peshawar
Drive to Peshawar 180 kms 3 hours drive
Afternoon walking tour of Peshawar city. Peshawar is
the last of the oriental town, on the caravan route,
preserved in its original color. One can see people
from so many different ethnic groups doing barter
trade on the streets of Peshawar. It is also known
for its tribal cuisine including roasted lamb.
Day 07 – Peshawar – Khyber Pass – Peshawar -
Islamabad
Visit Khyber Pass, the gate way to India and the
passage used by the migratory tribes, explorers,
traders, pilgrims and invaders for thousands of
years of known history. Also visit Pakistan –
Afghanistan border.
Afternoon drive to Islamabad 170 kms 3 hours drive
Day 08 – Islamabad – Lahore – Fly Out
Visit hill station of Murree 60 kms from Islamabad.
Pine forested hills are cool in summer and receive
many feet of snow in winter.
Afternoon drive to Lahore
After dinner transfer to airport
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