Overview
The Pakistan UNESCO Heritage Trail showcases the country’s rich cultural and historical legacy, spanning diverse UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights include the ancient ruins of Mohenjo-Daro, the Buddhist relics at Taxila, and the iconic Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens. This trail offers a unique journey through Pakistan’s vibrant history, art, and architecture.
Itinerary
Pick up from Karachi International Airport, you will be received by our team and transfer to hotel. You will visit Mohatta Palace located in Karchi, the palace was built in 1927 in the Posh sea sight of Clifton. The architect, Aga Hussain Ahmad build this Palace on the Model of traditional Stone palace in Rajasthan. He used pink jodhpur stone in fusion with the local ghizri stone. The sight now has been used for museum. A drive to Mazar – e – Quaid, who was the father of nation. After lunch a drive to old bazar and empress market of Karachi. Overnight stay and dinner will be served in Karachi.
Following the breakfast, the chaukhandi (meaning four sided) tombs date more than 300 years old, about 29 km north east of Karachi. The tombs are remarkable elaboration and exquisite stone carving. The tomb input the graves of local tribes of Bloch, jam and jokhis, tombs are on UNESCO tentative list since 1993. Drive to Makli Nacropolis and town of thatta where you can visit shah jahan mosque was built in the reign of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century which is about 100 km of Karachi. Makli Nacropolis is one of the largest finery site in the world. The graveyard spread out into a diamond shaped enclosure, before thinking into the surroundings. Makli began to use as a cemetery in the 15th century as the samma dynasty (1520 - 1335) consolidated power with its capital Thatta, 5 km to the east. A drive to the Hyderabad for overnight stay.
Following the breakfast, we will drive to Bhit shah, Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif bhattai, Bhit Shah, Bhattai was a Sindhi Sufi Poet, mystic, and saint of 18th century, renowned for his iconic collection of poetry, the complex is notable for being elaborately decorated with sindhi tile work featuring blue and white floral themes. A drive to Sehwan Shareef, laal Shahbaz Qalandar was a sufi saint, philosopher, poet who preached love and tolerance. For people of all religion, regardless of ethnicity, is a Muslim shrine dedicated to 13th century Islamic mystic sufi saint. The shrine is located in Sehwan Sharif 2 hour drive from Hyderabad. Drive to Mohenjo daro. Overnight stay in Larkana or Mohenjo daro guest house.
Following the breakfast, archeological museum Mohenjo Daro Indus Civilization, a UNESCO world heritage site, the largest settlement of Indus valley civilization is an absolute marvel, the city is divided in three areas, the rich colony, artisal colony and soldiers colony, the area around the stupa has a university site, the houses were double storied with their own water well, kitchen area and washroom. Streets were lid by the burner at night, a sewerage system in all streets and canal were covered, there was the dust bin at the corner of each street, great bath was fed by the Indus river for travellers and general public built around 2500 BCE, Mohenjo daro – like the rest of Indus valley civilization when into sudden decline for unknown reason in 1900 BCE and was subsequently abandoned possibly because of drawing up of major Indus river. Drive to Khairpur for Kot Diji visit, the Kot Diji fort was built by talpur mir in 1785 – 1795 besides Kot Diji village in Khairpur state. Kot Diji located 2 hours’ drive from Mohenjo daro and it could not be missed. Drive to sukkur. Overnight in sukkur.
Following the breakfast, drive to tomb of seven sisters sukkur, sadu bala Hindu tample, drive to Uch sharif, visit tomb of Bibi jawindi, jawindi is the one of the five monuments in the uch sharif. She is the granddaughter of the saint Jahaniyan Jahangasht was known for her piety dating back to 15th century. few tombs were washed by shifting river. Overnight in Bahawalpur.
Following the breakfast, drive to derawar fort and Abbasi jamia masjid in cholistan, camel riding in desert, prince family cemetery, drive to dera nawab to visit Nawab Sadiq Palace, drive to Multan. Overnight stay in Multan.
Following the breakfast, visit all the major shrines and tombs in Multan. The tour will start from tomb of Shah Rukn e Alam (Bahauddin Zakaria) tomb of Shah Shams tabrez and shrine of Shah Yousaf Gardezi. After lunch visit old city of Multan, Eid gah Mosque, Ustad Alam Blue Tile factory. Overnight stay in Multan.
Following the breakfast, drive towards Harappa, Sahiwal by 2600 BCE, small early Harappan communities had develop into a large urban centers. These cities include Harappa and Mohenjo daro in the 1920 archeologists finally began to excavate and uncover the site of Harappa and Mohenjo daro. Drive to Lahore. Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Following the breakfast, morning visit Lahore fort and Badshahi Mosque, Badshahi Mosque is one of the few significant architectural monument built during emperor Aurangzeb long rule for 1658 to 1707. Drive to the old city, visit Shahi Hamam and Wazir Khan Mosque. The colorful bazar of Lahore and Lahore Museum, founded in 1894 by the Prince Elbert Victor. The Museum house, the largest collection of Gandhara Buddhist artifacts other being Peshawar Museum. Drive to wagha Pak India lower flag ceremony. Overnight stay and dinner will be served in Lahore.
Following the breakfast, drop at the airport to fly home or fix departure.