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Buddhist Heritage Expedition

14 days
Start and end in Islamabad
4.9
63 traveler reviews
Buddhist Heritage Expedition - Crossroads Adventure
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 20 to 60
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Highlights

  • Explore Taxila's ancient Buddhist ruins
  • Discover Peshawar's rich cultural heritage
  • Visit the UNESCO site Takht Bhai Monastery
  • Admire Hunza Valley's breathtaking landscapes
  • Drive along the scenic Karakoram Highway

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Islamabad
  2. Day 2 Islamabad - Taxila - Peshawar
  3. Day 3 Peshawar Museum and City Experience
  4. Day 4 Peshawar - Takht Bhai - Swat Valley
  5. Day 5 Explore Buddhist Remains in Swat
  6. Day 6 Swat - Shangla - Bisham
  7. Day 7 Bisham - Gilgit via Karakoram Highway
  8. Day 8 Gilgit - Kargah Buddha - Hunza
  9. Day 9 Hunza Full Day
  10. Day 10 Hunza - Attabad Lake - Gulmit - Ghulkin
  11. Day 11 Ghulkin - Passu - Gilgit
  12. Day 12 Gilgit - Bisham
  13. Day 13 Bisham - Islamabad
  14. Day 14 Airport Transfer for International Departure
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4.9
(63 reviews)

Number of tours

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  • Betty
    · May 14th, 2025
    This was my first time to visit Pakistan. I was curious to learn about the culture, landscapes and people of this country. I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the wonderful centuries-old heritage sites and their history. I had no real idea about their ancient cultures. They clearly hold a high respect for these symbols of their long history. All sites were well-kept and clean, the museums very well curated. I found the Pakistani people friendly, kind and genuinely warm and accepting of us foreigners. While the bus trip from Islamabad to the Hunza region through the Karakoram highway was rather long, it offered the opportunity to observe the regions and landscapes. The Hunza region completely captured my heart. I’ve done my share of traveling (to over 50 countries), but Hunza holds a certain magic that I had not experienced before. The combination of majestic snow-capped mountains, the river, poplar trees and apricot blossoms created a fairy-tale atmosphere. Everywhere you looked was a picture-perfect scene. But the additional ingredient that made the trip a memorable success was the Crossroads Adventure team. Their professionalism and attention to detail was not lost on us, and further, the care and warmth with which they attended to us was so special. I would gladly and readily recommend Crossroads Adventure for your next trip!
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  • Thu
    · May 14th, 2025
    Everything was so amazing. I love every single moment about this trip. Flowers everywhere, the people were super friendly, prices were really cheap. And the food was quite good as well, not my taste in food but still so good and easy to eat. The views were spectacular. Definitely be back for Autumn. Much love from Vietnam ❤️.
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  • Chin
    · May 12th, 2025
    I would recommend Crossroads Adventure in a heartbeat. I had an exceptional experience with their team who were highly professional, courteous, and attentive. What stood out most was the personalized service and genuine care from the staff. They went above and beyond to accommodate special requests. Case in point : they made sure that the ovo-lacto vegetarian me always had something to eat at every meal. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, balancing cultural exploration and unique local experiences with two of our guides hosting lunch and tea for us in their own homes respectively. You couldn’t get anything more authentic than that which also showcased Pakistani hospitality perfectly.
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14 days
Buddhist Heritage Expedition
From Islamabad to Islamabad

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