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Discovering the Treasures of the Indus Valley & Gandhara Civilizations

Country:

Pakistan

Flight:

Included

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Tour id:

276097

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  • Operator:

    Exploria

  • Length:

    14 days

  • Group size:

    26 pax

  • Age:

    18 to 80

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

Pakistan Heritage Tour:

Let's roll on an enlightening journey across Pakistan, from the bustling capital of Islamabad to the vibrant metropolis of Karachi. Delve into the mysteries of the ancient civilizations that thrived along the mighty Indus River, uncovering the reasons behind invasions and the allure that drew Sufi saints to call it home. Trace the footsteps of emperors, from the majestic Mughals to the imposing British, as they left their mark on this diverse landscape.

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Throughout the tour, be captivated by the awe-inspiring archaeological sites, the grandeur of Islamic, Sikh, and British legacies, and the profound spirituality of Sufi shrines. Every city, town, and village we visit will reveal captivating tales of triumph and turmoil, weaving together a rich tapestry of cultures and histories. With a legacy spanning thousands of years, Pakistan's heritage is an extraordinary odyssey through time, accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled beauty.

Tour program

Day 1

Islamabad Arrival

Events For The Day:

• Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

• Airport transfer

• Check-in at Hotel

• Overnight in Islamabad

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From the airport, our guide(s) will receive you. You’ll be moved to the booked hotel shortly. Our guests may relax and recover from their long journey on this day.

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Pick-up Details:

One of our guides will be holding a sign with both our company’s logo and your name on it. International flights normally arrive early morning so at that time the Islamabad airport gets crowd-less. Our guide can easily locate you and guide you further.

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Kindly let us know in advance, in case you do not need any airport transfers.

Start point

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Day 2

Takht-i-Bahi & Taxila Museum

After an energetic morning, we embark on a scenic drive to explore one of the renowned Buddhist monasteries, Takht-i-Bahi, followed by a visit to the Taxila Museum. Overnight stay in Islamabad.






Day 3

Lahore

It will be a full day as we depart from Islamabad for Lahore, with visits to the Katas Raj Temple, Badshahi Mosque, and Badshahi Fort scheduled. Overnight stay in Lahore.

Day 4

Lahore

Experience a comprehensive city tour encompassing Hiran Minar, Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Museum, the Mausoleum of Emperor Jahangir, and the Wazir Khan Mosque. The day culminates with the mesmerizing Flag Lowering Ceremony at the border.

Day 5

Multan

Following breakfast, we will journey towards Multan, known as the city of Saints, with a stopover to explore an archaeological site and museum along the way. Overnight stay in Multan.

Day 6

Bahawalpur

After breakfast city tour of Multan, shrines, Old Fort, and Qasim Bagh. We will depart for Bahawalpur. Overnight Bahawalpur.

Day 7

Bahawalpur

A bustling day lies ahead as we depart from our hotel to explore Derawar Fort in Cholistan and Uch Shareef, home to the Mausoleum of Bibi Juwandi and Pir Sadruddin. Overnight stay in Bahawalpur.

Day 8

Sukkur

After breakfast, depart for Sukkur with a visit to Bong Mosque. The comfortable motorway journey will take 6-7 hours, with lunch on the way and dinner in Sukkur.

Day 9

Larkana

Following breakfast, we will set off for Larkana, making a stop at Kot Diji Fort en route. In Larkana, we will delve into its rich history, notable for its association with prominent leaders Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. Overnight stay in Larkana.

Day 10

Sehwan

Embark on a journey to Mohenjo Daro for an awe-inspiring visit to its archaeological site. Enjoy lunch on-site before continuing to Sehwan Sharif, where you can dine and pay homage at the shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Overnight stay in Sehwan.

Day 11

Hyderabad

Following breakfast, we will drive to Hyderabad, with a stopover at Ranikot Fort along the way. Enjoy lunch during the journey, and dinner will be provided upon arrival in Hyderabad. Overnight stay in Hyderabad.

Day 12

Karachi

Embark on an early morning journey to Karachi, with stops at Makli Hills and Thatta along the way. Upon arrival in Karachi, check-in at the hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Karachi.

Day 13

Karachi

Discover Karachi's iconic landmarks, such as the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, Frere Hall/Sadequain Gallery, and the Truck Painting Workshop. If time allows, marvel at the captivating truck art. Overnight stay in Karachi.

Day 14

Fly back to your home country

Check out from the hotel in the afternoon. Normally check out time from hotels is 12 pm. 

Drop off at the airport. Time to go home.

End of the tour :)

End point

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Terms and Conditions updated 13 June 2023


SUPPLEMENT CHARGE:

On our holidays tour / trek packages, rooms or tents are provided in twin sharing basis. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to client who does not have another tour participant to share room / tent with.


INCOMPLETE TOUR:

No refund will be made to clients who drop out from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.


CLIENTS’ RESPONSIBLE:

A tour / trek guide who represents Exploria deserves all authority during your tours. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such case.


TRAVEL INSURANCE:

EXPLORIA will provide the insurance only for our staff and local porters and EXPLORIA not responsible for the clients insurance. The Company strongly recommends that all travelers purchase trip cancellation & interruption, hospital and medical, and baggage insurance to protect their travel plans.


TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

It is the client’s own responsibility to obtain passport and travel visa. The client is responsible for providing the Company with correct, complete and accurate information regarding personal details. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to unnecessary financial loss or the client’s dismissal from the tour.


HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

The Company is unable to accommodate participants with physical or mental disability who require special attention. Our tours involve frequent and strenuous walking and stair climbing. For our trekking, a high level of fitness is required of all clients. A client who is deemed unreasonably impeding the progress of the tour due to physical disability will be removed from the tour at the client’s expense. Anyone over the age of 74 is required to submit a completed form for the Company to assess their ability to travel.


CANCELLATION:


31 days or more: 80% refund

30/11 days before the circuit starts: 50% refund 

10/01 days before the circuit starts: 20% refund 

No show 0% refund (No Refund)


Limitations/Liabilities

While EXPLORIA makes every effort to assure the highest quality tour programmers possible, EXPLORIA shall not, in any event whatsoever, be responsible in any way for personal injury, loss or damage to baggage and/or personal property, illness or death, or for any damages or claims sustained by the participant arising out of the participant’s involvement in our tours.

Upon booking with EXPLORIA, you accept and understand that there is an element of risk and hazard to partaking in adventure programmers of this nature. Any and all matters of unforeseen circumstances may occur, resulting in changes in routing, mode of transport, or accommodation and unfulfilled portions of the itinerary. EXPLORIA will not be responsible for itinerary delays, changes and cancellations and resulting expenses incurred by participants due to inclement weather, natural disasters (ie. landslides, avalanches, earthquakes, flooding, etc.), mechanical breakdowns, flight cancellations, political unrest and local strikes. Such changes, substitutions and cancellations made necessary due to the above-noted and related conditions may be made by EXPLORIA at any time and without notice.

Participants booked and confirmed on an EXPLORIA programmer are required to sign the booking form signifying acceptance of all terms and conditions as outlined.



Terms and Conditions prior to 13 June 2023


SUPPLEMENT CHARGE:

On our holidays tour / trek packages, rooms or tents are provided in twin sharing basis. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to client who does not have another tour participant to share room / tent with.

INCOMPLETE TOUR: 

No refund will be made to clients who drop out from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.

CLIENTS’ RESPONSIBLE: 

A tour / trek guide who represents Exploria deserves all authority during your tours. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such case.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

EXPLORIA will provide the insurance only for our staff and local porters and EXPLORIA not responsible for the clients insurance. The Company strongly recommends that all travelers purchase trip cancellation & interruption, hospital and medical, and baggage insurance to protect their travel plans.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

It is the client’s own responsibility to obtain passport and travel visa. The client is responsible for providing the Company with correct, complete and accurate information regarding personal details. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to unnecessary financial loss or the client’s dismissal from the tour.

HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

The Company is unable to accommodate participants with physical or mental disability who require special attention. Our tours involve frequent and strenuous walking and stair climbing. For our trekking, a high level of fitness is required of all clients. A client who is deemed unreasonably impeding the progress of the tour due to physical disability will be removed from the tour at the client’s expense. Anyone over the age of 74 is required to submit a completed form for the Company to assess their ability to travel.

FLIGHT DELAY / CANCELLATION:

There is virtually possibility of flight delay or postponement for notorious weather in Karakorum ,   Hindukush & Himalayan Mountain regions of Pakistan which could be happened,  especially during off season, you’re highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating consequence. In case of flight cancellation pre-tour/post-tour, you need to meet your accommodation and food costs yours

Limitations/Liabilities

While EXPLORIA makes every effort to assure the highest quality tour programmers possible, EXPLORIA shall not, in any event whatsoever, be responsible in any way for personal injury, loss or damage to baggage and/or personal property, illness or death, or for any damages or claims sustained by the participant arising out of the participant’s involvement in our tours.

Upon booking with EXPLORIA, you accept and understand that there is an element of risk and hazard to partaking in adventure programmers of this nature.  Any and all matters of unforeseen circumstances may occur, resulting in changes in routing, mode of transport, or accommodation and unfulfilled portions of the itinerary. EXPLORIA will not be responsible for itinerary delays, changes and cancellations and resulting expenses incurred by participants due to inclement weather, natural disasters (ie. landslides, avalanches, earthquakes, flooding, etc.), mechanical breakdowns, flight cancellations, political unrest and local strikes.  Such changes, substitutions and cancellations made necessary due to the above-noted and related conditions may be made by EXPLORIA at any time and without notice.

Participants booked and confirmed on an EXPLORIA programmer are required to sign the booking form signifying acceptance of all terms and conditions as outlined.

Tour Details

Accommodation

Our expert team carefully selects handpicked hotels based on each destination, ensuring top-rated accommodations in prime locations. Every hotel offers private bathrooms and essential amenities, with breakfast included at all of them.

 

Transport

● Private transportation will be at your disposal.

● All the vehicles are comfortable Airconditioned and best fit for the route.

● We offer 4x4 Jeeps/Land Cruisers in off-road destinations where needed.

● One of the following vehicles will be provided based on the group size.

Flights

The package includes domestic flights, essential for avoiding lengthy and unnecessary road trips.

Additional Services

  • Letter of invitation and visa assistance
  •  Domestic Air-tickets
  •  Hotel Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Complimentary breakfast at hotels
  • Private transportation at your disposal
  • Fuel
  • Jeep charges to Fairy Meadows
  • Services, Accommodation, and Food of the guide
  • Parking fee, water bottle each day, sim card with internet

Additional Services

  • Pre-Post departure Accommodation
  • Tips
  • Tickets
  • Personal Expense

Meals

Complimentary breakfast is included at the hotels. For groups larger than 04 members, all three meals will be provided at no extra cost. For groups of 4 or fewer, meals are not included.

Guide

An experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Northern Pakistan, ensuring continuity and a seamless experience from start to finish.

For tours that include both Northern and Southern Pakistan, there will be a separate guide for each region, ensuring specialized knowledge and expertise throughout your journey.

For groups of fewer than 03 members, our trusted guide may also serve as your driver, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.. 

Good to know

Currency

PKR

Pakistan Rupee

Pakistan

Customer reviews

Operator

4.9

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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