What is the Indus Valley Tour?

The Indus Valley Tour is a historical journey through the ancient civilization of the Indus Valley, exploring key archaeological sites in modern-day Pakistan, such as Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and more.

How long is the tour?

The tour typically lasts between 7 to 10 days, depending on the itinerary and the locations included.

When is the best time to visit?

The ideal time for the Indus Valley Tour is from October to March when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for outdoor activities.

Indus Valley Tour - North Pakistan Adventure

Accomodation
2-3 stars hotels (in some places best available)
Arrival City
Karachi
Departure City
Islamabad
Guide
Guided
Language
English
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (normally included)
Mineral Water
Yes
Transportation
Car or Van/ grand Cabin 13 seats or Coaster/minibus, 21seats
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
75

Indus Valley Tour

Indus Valley Tour Travel through the Indus Valley Civilization Pakistan, a country located in South Asia, is rich in Islamic culture and ancient civilization. Its landscapes vary from plains to deserts, forests, and plateaus, ranging from the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea in the south to the mountains of the Karakorum, Hindu-kush, and Himalayas ranges in the north. There is a stark contrast in culture between the north and south of Pakistan.

Traveling from Karachi to Islamabad, you will encounter historical riches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, extraordinary mosques, Mughal monuments, Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and Greco-Bactrian ruins. You will also have the opportunity to meet hospitable people, visit colorful bazaars, try local cuisine, and experience traditional music.

Your journey will begin in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, where you can visit the 5000-year-old Indus Valley archaeological sites. Then, you will explore Multan, Lahore, and other cities with rich historical backgrounds, discovering the tombs of revered mystics and poets and visiting UNESCO World Heritage ruins.

Overall, the tour covers several destinations that are famous for their rich historical backgrounds, allowing you to discover and visit some of the world’s oldest civilizations.

Higlights

You will visit the most populated city of Pakistan, 22 million people
5,000-year-old Indus Valley archaeological sites
You will explore the renowned city of Sufis
Massive mud-brick forts and dome-roofed, tiled tombs set in the desert
Immersion in everyday exotica, from Pakistan’s painted buses to bustling bazaars to famed blue pottery
Convergence of Muslim, Hindu, Sufi, Sikh, and other religious traditions

Day 01 :

Upon arrival at Karachi airport

Upon arrival at Karachi airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will go on a city tour of Karachi, visiting the Quaid E-Azam Mausoleum, Defense mosque, Clifton Beach, Mohata Palace Museum, National Museum, Masjid-i-Tuba, Bohri Bazar, Empress Market, and the Sufi Mausoleum Abdullah Shah Ghazi. The tour will also cover the Empress Market, showcasing Victorian-style architecture. The itinerary may vary based on available time. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Karachi.

Day 02 :

Karachi to Hyderabad

Please remember the following details for your trip: Drive to Hyderabad via Chaukundi tombs which feature 15th to 18th-century stone carvings on Muslim graves. Also, visit Banbhore, the earliest Islamic city outside Arabia established in 711 AD, and Makli, the largest Muslim cemetery with magnificent mausoleums of kings from the 17th century. Don't miss the Shahjehan mosque, a masterpiece built by Shahjehan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, and explore Thatta. You will be staying overnight at a hotel in Hyderabad.

Day 03 :

Hyderabad to Sehwan Sharif

Drive to Sehwan Sharief En route visit the Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif and the world's largest fort the Rani kot fort overnight at Sehwan at a hotel.

Day 04 :

Morning visit the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar later drive to Moen Jo Daro Afternoon drive to Sukkur Overnight at hotel in Sukur.

Day 05 :

Sukkur

A full-day tour of Sukkur architecture sites, including visits to the Minaret of Masoom Shah and Sat Behan Asthana. Later, we will drive to Khairpur to visit the magnificent Faiz Mahal, Kot DG Fort, a big mosque made of red stone, and the local bazaar. We will be staying overnight at a hotel.

Day 06 :

Drive to Bahawalpur En route visit the mosque at Bhong and the shrines of Uch Sharief, Mausoleum and Mosque Jalaluddin Surkh Bukhari and Bibi Jawindi Mausoleum. Overnight at hotel

Day 07 :

Morning excursion to Derawar Fort later drive to Multan, overnight at hotel in Multan

Day 08 :

Full-day visit to Multan visits to the Shine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and other shines and bazaars, Big Mosquee Eidgah; Hussain Agahi Bazar, Chowk Bazar; Mausoleum Baha-ud-Din Zakaria; Mausoleum Shams-ud-Din Sabzwari, overnight at hotel in Multan

Day 09 :

Drive to Lahore en-route visit Harrappa site of Indus civilization, old city, cemetery, barn, irrigation system and Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 :

Full Day tour of Lahore, Visit the Lahore fort, Badshahi mosque, Flag ceremony at the border with India, visit Anarkali bazaar, Wazir Khan Mosque and Shalimar garden, Mausoleum Jahangir Nur Jahan; Mausoleum Data Ganj Baksh, Mela Chiragan – Light Festival near Shalimar as much as get time to visit places. Overnight at a hotel in Lahore.

Day 11 :

Drive to Islamabad and en route, visit the Salt Mine and enjoy sightseeing in Islamabad. Explore the Shah Faisal Mosque, Shakarparian viewpoint, and the Pakistan Monument. Spend the night at a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 12 :

Drive to Peshawar, drive Mardan to visit Takhet-e-Bahi (the Buddhist Monastery) then to Peshawar, visit of Bazaar and museum, Mosque Mahabat Khan, Qissa Khawani Bazaar /hotel

Day 13 :

Drive from Peshawar to Islamabad

Drive from Peshawar to Islamabad. On the way, visit the Taxila sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site from the Buddhist period, including the museum. In Rawalpindi, visit the truck painting district, Shah Faisal Mosque, Raja Bazaar, Shakar Padia, and the mausoleum of the Sufi Bari Imam Shrine. Also, visit the Truck Painting Repair district in Saeed Pur Village. Stay overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 14 :

Departure from Islamabad (drop to the airport for departure to home land