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Pakistan Tour - Highlights (Budget)

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From Karachi to Islamabad
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Karachi to Hyderabad

    After breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive toward Hyderabad with planned stops at the Chaukhandi Tombs and Makli Necropolis, both UNESCO-listed ancient burial sites worth your time. Before reaching your destination, you'll see the Shah Jahan Mosque, then check in at your Hyderabad hotel for the night.

    Start point
    Airport, Karachi, ملیر, Sindh, Pakistan (International Arrivals, Jinnah International Airport, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indus Hotel Hyderabad)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chaukhandi Tombs
    • Discover Makli Necropolis
    • Visit Shah Jahan Mosque
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chaukhandi Tombs
    Makli Necropolis
    Shah Jahan Mosque
  2. Day 2

    Hyderabad to Larkana

    Head north-west through Sindh province, stopping at the shrines of Sufi saints Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Abdul Latif Bhittai to learn about these revered mystics and their philosophical teachings. The route takes you to Larkana, which serves as the gateway to Mohenjo-daro. You'll spend time at the Mohenjo-daro Museum before settling in for the night along the banks of the River Indus.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel 1 Sukkur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
    • Visit shrine of Abdul Latif Bhittai
    • Explore Mohenjo-daro Museum
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Shrine
    Abdul Latif Bhittai Shrine
    Mohenjo-daro
    Mohenjo-daro Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Larkana to Karachi

    After breakfast, drive to Karachi via the Sukkur-Hyderabad-Karachi N-5 highway that runs along the eastern side of the Indus River. You'll pass through scenic areas with date and mango trees lining the route. Later, continue on the M-9 Motorway and reach Karachi by afternoon, giving you time to rest and prepare for the upcoming Lahore portion of your trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Inn Karachi)
  4. Day 4

    Karachi to Lahore

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lahore. Once you arrive, head to your hotel to settle in, then go see Shalimar Gardens. In the late afternoon, travel to the Wagah Border to watch the Flag Lowering Ceremony. Finish your day with dinner at Haveli Restaurant before heading back to your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Haveli Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Faletti's Hotel Lahore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shalimar Gardens
    • Attend Flag Lowering Ceremony at Wagah Border
    Landmarks/POIs
    Shalimar Gardens
    Wagah Border
    Haveli Restaurant
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  5. Day 5

    Lahore

    Start with a traditional Lahore breakfast, then walk through the city's iconic landmarks including Badshahi Masjid, Lahore Fort, and Minar-e-Pakistan. You'll try local food throughout the day and take a guided tour of the restored Old City of Lahore, exploring its winding streets and historic sites. By evening, return to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Lahore Nashtha (traditional Lahore breakfast)), Lunch (Local food), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Faletti's Hotel Lahore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Badshahi Masjid
    • Visit Lahore Fort
    • Visit Minar-e-Pakistan
    • Guided tour of restored Old City of Lahore
    Landmarks/POIs
    Badshahi Masjid
    Lahore Fort
    Minar-e-Pakistan
  6. Day 6

    Lahore to Islamabad

    After breakfast, you'll drive on the M-2 Motorway to Katas Raj Temple, a UNESCO site where you can interact with historians and learn about the heritage there. Continuing on the M-2 toward Islamabad, the landscape shifts from Punjab plains to Potohar highlands. Upon arrival, visit the Monument of Pakistan and the Lok Virsa Museum before settling at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Islamabad Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Katas Raj Temple
    • Interact with historians at the site
    • Visit Monument of Pakistan
    • Visit Lok Virsa Museum
    Landmarks/POIs
    Katas Raj Temple
    Monument of Pakistan
    Lok Virsa Museum
  7. Day 7

    Islamabad to Skardu

    Leave early from Islamabad and drive through northern Pakistan's rugged terrain toward Skardu. Check out Katpana village with its unique cold desert sand dunes, then take a boat ride at Upper Kachura Lake for some quiet time on the water. Wander through Shangrila Resort's gardens, which overlook Lower Kachura Lake. Visit the ancient Manthal Buddha Rock to see the Buddhist carvings, and finish at peaceful Sadpara Lake as the day winds down.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Avari Express Skardu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Katpana sand dunes
    • Boat ride at Upper Kachura Lake
    • Explore Shangrila Resort
    • Visit Manthal Buddha Rock
    • Visit Sadpara Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Katpana
    Upper Kachura Lake
    Shangrila Resort
    Lower Kachura Lake
    Manthal Buddha Rock
    Sadpara Lake
  8. Day 8

    Skardu - Sarfaranga Desert - Shigar

    Rise early for the Sarfaranga Desert where you'll do dune bashing and camel rides across the rolling sand dunes. Travel to the historic town of Shigar and explore the magnificent 17th-century Shigar Fort, known for its intricate woodwork and ancient halls. You'll also visit the adjacent 14th-century Amburiq Mosque before heading back to Skardu to relax and reflect on the day.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Avari Express Skardu)

    Included Activities

    • Dune bashing at Sarfaranga Desert
    • Camel rides at Sarfaranga Desert
    • Explore Shigar Fort
    • Visit Amburiq Mosque
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sarfaranga Desert
    Shigar Fort
    Amburiq Mosque
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  9. Day 9

    Skardu to Hunza

    After breakfast, take a scenic zig-zag route from Skardu to Gilgit with stops at Istak Nullah viewpoint for hot tea and at the gem mine viewpoint to see foxholes created by gem miners. Have lunch in Gilgit, then continue to Hunza with a short stop at Rakaposhi View Point. Arrive in Hunza, walk through Karimabad, visit the historic Baltit Fort, then settle into your hotel for dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gilgit), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Ambience Resort Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Istak Nullah viewpoint
    • Stop at gem mine viewpoint
    • Visit Rakaposhi View Point
    • Explore Karimabad
    • Visit Baltit Fort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Istak Nullah
    Gem mine viewpoint
    Rakaposhi View Point
    Karimabad
    Baltit Fort
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  10. Day 10

    Hunza

    Start with breakfast and spend the day exploring scenic highlights throughout Hunza Valley. You'll see Attabad Lake, Ondra Poygah Gulmit, the dramatic Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake, and Passu Glacier View Point. Drive to Passu Village and then make your way back to your hotel by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Darya Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Attabad Lake
    • Visit Ondra Poygah Gulmit
    • Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    • Visit Borith Lake
    • Visit Passu Glacier View Point
    • Drive to Passu Village
    Landmarks/POIs
    Attabad Lake
    Ondra Poygah Gulmit
    Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    Borith Lake
    Passu Glacier View Point
    Passu Village
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  11. Day 11

    Hunza to Gilgit

    After breakfast, visit Ghulkin Village to see how mud-covered buildings protect against climate change. Altit Fort gives you a walk through Hunza Kingdom history, then Hopper Nagar provides landscape views and Hopper Glacier sights. The drive back to Gilgit ends with hotel check-in and dinner for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kallisto Hotel Gilgit),

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ghulkin Village
    • Visit Altit Fort
    • Visit Hopper Nagar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ghulkin Village
    Altit Fort
    Hopper Nagar
    Hopper Glacier
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  12. Day 12

    Hunza to Skardu

    After breakfast, drive from Gilgit back to Skardu and spend the remainder of the day resting and taking it easy. It's a good opportunity to relax after the previous days of travel and exploration.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Legend Hotel Skardu)
  13. Day 13

    Skardu to Islamabad

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Islamabad. Once you arrive, head to your hotel and have time for some shopping or rest before concluding your trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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