A road trip along almost the entire length of Pakistan from Karachi in the Arabian Sea to the Mughal city of Lahore. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars along the way.
Maximum number of people: 10
A US$400 deposit is required to reserve a place on this trip. The deposit amount will be charged at checkout, the balance shall be requested 60 days prior to the start of the trip.
Arrival in Karachi..
For those who arrive early, there is a chance to visit some places of interest including the Mausoleum of Quaid e Azam and the Mohatta Palace.
Overnight in Karachi.
A day trip to visit Thatta and the Necropolis of Makli Hills, a UNESCO world heritage site. There is also time to visit the Chaukundi tombs and the remains of Bhanbore – the old port where Islam first came to the region.
Then continue on to Hyderabad.
Overnight in Hyderabad.
Drive from Hyderabad to historic city Sehwan with a stop at Ranikot Fort, alsi known as the Great Wall of Sindh.
In Sehwan, Sehwan Sharif is an extremely holy shrine which sees visitors from all over Pakistan come to pay their respects to the sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Overnight in Sehwan Sharif.
Moenjadaro is the best-preserved city of the Indus Valley people who lived here between 2500 and 1500 BC. The site is divided into three main areas. One contains the main stupa, granary, ritual baths and other communal religious areas, another contains homes of wealthier residents whilst a third contains homes of less wealthy residents. There is also a museum with further artefacts on display.
We will also visit the Kot Diji Fort outside of Khairpur.
Overnight in Sukkur.
This is a very long day.
First, we visit the shrines of Uch Sharif before heading out into the Cholistan desert. There you will be able to explore the 8th century Derawar Fort. Finally we finish the day by driving to Bahawalpur.
Overnight in Bahawalpur.
A morning drive from Bahawalpur to Multan – Pakistan’s city of shrines. We will spend the afternoon in Multan visiting the city’s many mausoleums and discovering the cities rich heritage of pirs and saints.
Overnight in Multan.
From Multan you will continue the drive onwards to Lahore.
En-route we will stop at the Harappa archeological site to get an understanding of the 4000 year old Indus Valley civilisation.
Once in Lahore there is an option to head out in the evening to visit shrines where Sufi mystics spin to the beat of the Dohl drum at night.
Overnight in Lahore.
You have two full days in and around Lahore. You will be able to spend time in the narrow alleyways of the old city including the largest medieval mosque in the world. The awesome Badshahi mosque. You will also visit the Lahore museum, Wazir Khan mosque and Lahore Fort.
We will also head out of Lahore in the afternoon to the Indian border at Wagah to witness the daily flag ceremony. Huge crowds gather to watch the Indian and Pakistani border guards lower their flags.
Overnight in Lahore.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip
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