11-Day tour to the Highlights of Southern Pakistan from Karachi
Highlights
Lahore, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur
archaeological, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
11 Days
Easy
English
Description
See the best of Southern Pakistan from Karachi as you visit a multitude of historical landmarks, forts, museums, Sufi shrines, temples and mosques throughout various cities including Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Some of the important attractions include the Lahore museum, Rohtas Fort, and the archaeological site at Harrapa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tour Starts from Karachi
- Begin our tour of the city by afternoon with a visit to the Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, widely revered throughout Pakistan as a patron saint.
- Then, visit Clifton Beach, the National Museum and the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
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Day 2: Karachi– Hyderabad
- Depart from Karachi after breakfast by morning and drive on to the city of Hyderabad.
- Watch a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Makli Hill and the Shah Jahan Mosque at Thatta, built during the golden age of Mughal architecture.
- If time permits, we can also have brief stops at the Chaukhandi tombs and the ancient port city of Bhanbore.
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Day 3: Hyderabad - Larkana
- Continue through the northwest regions of Sindh province, towards the historic city of Larkana.
- Stop en route at the shrines of the famous Sufi saints of Lal Shahbaz Qalander and Abdul Latif Bhittai, which provide a chance to discover more about revered mystics, philosophers and poets.
- Halt at our overnight stop in Larkana, on the banks of the River Indus.
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Day 4: Larkana - Sukkur
- Visit the impressive UNESCO World Heritage site at Larkana.
- Continue from the village of Ranipur to the archaeological and historical site of Kot Diji Fort, formally known as Fort Ahmadabad in the afternoon.
- Also, admire the impressive Sukkur Barrage, an engineering marvel of this region, as we reach Sukkur.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Day 5: Sukkur- Bahawalpur
- Drive north onto Bahawalpur full day.
- Stop to visit the beautiful tomb of Bibi Jawindi, one of the five monuments in Uch village, which today is a pilgrimage site for Muslims visiting Sufi shrines.
- Complete the journey on to Bahawalpur and resume sightseeing.
- Transfer back to Hotel for an overnight stay at Bahawalpur.
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Day 6: Bahawalpur
- Drive into the remote landscapes of the Cholistan Desert after breakfast to pay a visit to the imposing setting of Derawar Fort.
- Explore Derawar Fort and the royal tombs of the Bahawalpur Nawabs.
- Continue to visit a local village and a bustling market before returning to Bahawalpur for a second-night stay.
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Day 7: Bahwalpur - Multan
- Embark on a morning city tour of Bahawalpur and get an opportunity to discover a little something of its historical and cultural highlights relating to the local Nawabs, along with the modern-day local market.
- Departing the city after the visit, we'll then head on towards Multan, located on the banks of the Chenab River Multan (Madinat-ul-Auliya) is known as the City of the Sufis, or the City of the Saints, due primarily to the abundant number of Sufi shrines that lie scattered across the city.
- Visit the shrines of Shah Rukn-i-Alam, Bhahuddin Zikria and Shams Tabriz.
- We'll also have an opportunity to spend some time exploring the Old Bazaar.
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Day 8: Multan - Lahore
- Drive to Lahore from Multan.
- Stop enroute at the famous archaeological site at Harappa, where we will have a chance to discover the remains of a Bronze Age fortified city whose origins date back to 2600BC.
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Day 9: Lahore
- Continue our journey by afternoon to the city of Lahore, where we stay for the next two nights. The historic capital of both the Moghul and Sikh empires.
- Visit the Lahore Museum, the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, and several local shrines and mosques.
- Head out east to the Wagah Border to witness the dramatic flag-lowering ceremony.
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Day 10: Lahore - Rawalpindi
- Following breakfast, head towards Islamabad via Grand Trunk Road or Motorway en route visit 16th century built garrison Rohtas Fort built by Farid Khan, later renowned Sher Shah Suri king of Afghanistan.
- Drive the most stunning and modern architectural features of Faisal Masjid with fabulous Himalayans and Margalla Hills views.
- Visit 400-year-old Hindu temple, and Art gallery of Islamabad in Saidpur village, unity and identity of Pakistan Monument, Pakistan deep depicted the culture of 4 Province including Gilgit Baltistan Heritage Museum.
Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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Day 11: Peshawar - Islamabad
- Proceed to Peshawar city, an excellent part of Ghandhara valley and home to many historical landmarks of Ghandhara civilization, Mughal dynasty, Hindu and British architecture features.
- Visit Bahalisar Fort to Sethi Mehla, Gantagar, Qisakhawani bazaar, Choke Yadgar, Gold Market Museum and Handcraft Bazaars at Ladies Market.
- Head to Takht Bai archaeological site and explore the Kushan empires' region dating back to the 1st century.
- Then, drive to Islamabad for your airport transfer.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |