Around The Southern Pakistan

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£2199

💥 20 Days

Included

🚘 Airport transfers in Islamabad

🏨 19 nights of accommodation in hotels mentioned in FAQ

📄 Letter of Invitation (needed for the visa)

🚐 Private coaster and Jeeps (when needed) with experienced driver across Pakistan.

🍴 All meals, including dinner in a fancy restaurant on arrival day + breakfast on departure day.

✔️ Clearance for all checkpoints

🤵 Pakistani local guide

👱‍♂️ International tour leader

🏰 Entrance fees, cultural activities and guided tours to all places listed in the itinerary.

Not Included

 ✈️International flights to Islamabad

 📜 Visa fees (from $35 to $60, depending on nationality).

 🍷 Alcoholic drinks or any extra drink

🏨  Single supplement. Having your own private room costs $200

TOUR BACKGROUND

Southern Pakistan Tour is ideal for you if you would like to enjoy both its usual glitzy sights and lesser-known heritage sites of Pakistan. Combining the sophistication of Lahore, the History of Multan and the cultural charm of Karachi, Pakistan ticks all the boxes for a Wonderful and memorable Holiday. Take the ultimate sightseeing tour of this fascinating land, offering a harmonious blend of picturesque landscape, history, great traditions and modernity. On this epic tour, the traditional charm and extraordinary vibe of cultural heavens like the Lahore Museum, UNESCO-listed Badshah Mosque and the blood-boiling Flag ceremony at the Pak-Ind Wagha border will soothe your senses.

For many years, we have been offering culture tours, study tours and southern Pakistan tours in Pakistan for groups, students, couples and families from around the world. We have thoughtfully created a 15-20 day long Southern Pakistan Tour, which is best in terms of safety, rest and enjoyment. We can also customise the itinerary of this tour according to your needs and available time.

Our Southern Pakistan tour starting point is the capital of Punjab, Lahore. Our Representative will meet & greet you at Allama Iqbal International Airport, then transfer you to the hotel for a rest to recover from the journey. We will meet again in the afternoon for a briefing about your tour, depending on your arrival time, if there is enough time then we might do one of the sightseeing tours. Lahore is the perfect introduction to Pakistan. Lahore has been the capital of Punjab for nearly 1,000 years. Besides being the Mughal Show Window, Lahore is the cultural, academic and intellectual centre of Pakistan. You will have two full days to explore Mall Road, Badshai Mosque, Anaar Kali market, Lahore fort, Wagha border for the flag ceremony and many other famous and historical places.

After the sightseeing tour of Lahore, you will continue your southern Pakistan tour towards Multan. Multan has its charm, culture and crafts. One might agree that the history of Multan is the history of the Indian subcontinent. The city is dominated by towering brick and marble shrines, in particular by its eleventh-century patron saint Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Hazrat Bahauddin Zakaria, with many others such as Shah Shams Tabrez. You will have two full days of sightseeing tours to explore this historical city before you drive to Bahawalpur.

Bahawalpur is the 11th largest city in Pakistan. The Founder of the state of Bahawalpur was Nawab Bahawal Khan Abbasi I, here you will visit the Noor Mahal, Derwar Fort and the tomb of Bibi Jawindi. After visiting this culturally rich city, your tour will continue towards Sukkar. Sukkur is one of the biggest cities of Sindh Province of Pakistan. It lies along the western bank of the Indus River. Night stay will be in Sukkur, then the next day you will head towards Hyderabad via Mohenjo-Daro.

Mohenjo-daro is an archaeological site which was built in 2,500 BCE. It was one of the largest settlements of ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. We will do a 1–2-hour quick tour around the archaeological sites, then drive to Hyderabad for the night stay. Hyderabad, once the capital of Sindh and now the third largest city of Pakistan, is one of the oldest cities in South Asia. After spending a night in Hyderabad, you will head towards Karachi.

Karachi is the biggest city in Pakistan and the fifth biggest city in the world. Karachi is known as the city of lights, which is also the industrial and financial centre of Pakistan. Karachi offers a variety of pleasant attractions for sightseeing: wide sunny beaches, deep sea fishing, yachting, golf and horse riding all year around. Places of Interest are, Mohatta Palace, Jinnah’s mausoleum, Wazir Mansion and Clifton Beach.

Pristine coastal waters, marine islands, challenging sea cliffs, and beaches spread out over a 650km stunning coastline of the Arabian Sea are some of the offerings on your left side. On your right, you witness one of the region’s largest national parks, mud volcanoes, desert sites and archaeological sites dating back to 7000BC. In between these two extremes you find hidden cultures and the various tribes of the Makran Baloch. With more than a hundred sites to visit in this region, our trip condenses it down to the best in a fast moving, action-packed adventure road trip. Delectable seafood will be on the diet for the most parts, but you also will experience the diet of the arid desert region including camel meat and goat meat cooked in nomadic styles. You will swim and surf the shores, jet-ski, and go boating on the deeper waters, hike mountain gorges, sea cliffs, and mud volcanoes. You will witness the Baloch folklore of Sassi Punnuh along the way and visit shrines and temples dating back hundreds of years. We have also added the fascinating monoliths of Princess of Hope and Sphinx at the Hingol National Park carved by nature itself and the site of Shahi Tump in Turbat. Here’s a 20-day itinerary to get you excited for this thrill-packed adventure ahead.

Our Southern Pakistan Tour will conclude in Karachi, so please make sure to book your return flight on the last day of the tour from Karachi.

We strongly believe that our thoughtfully created “Southern Pakistan Tour” itinerary is one of the best ways to explore the rich culture and history of southern Pakistan.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day-1 ARRIVAL DAY IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Well, come to Pakistan. Lahore is the perfect starting point for our southern Pakistan tour. On arrival at Lahore airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, if you arrive in the morning then in the afternoon there is an option to do one of the sightseeing of Lahore. Lahore is a city which does not sleep, all the shops, restaurants and tourist attraction points remain open till very late in the evening.

Day- 2-3 SIGHTSEEING TOUR LAHORE:

 Lahore is the second biggest city in Pakistan, and it is the capital of Punjab Province. It is the cultural capital and the heart of modern-day Pakistan. It has evolved through history, starting from the Jain religion, Hindu, Buddhist, Greek and Muslim Then the British Colony. There is so much to see in Lahore, the main Attractions are UNESCO-listed Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore Fort, Lahore Museum, and Pak & India Border (wahga border) where the famous flag ceremony takes place. Wahga Border is a half-hour drive from the main Lahore City. The flag ceremony starts at 4 pm and finishes at 5 pm. It takes place every day, weekends are more crowded and busier.

Day-4 LAHORE TO MULTAN (350 km) 6-HOURS:

After spending two days in Lahore, we will drive to Multan. Our journey will be mainly on the Highway, passing through some of the Punjab’s main towns and cities. The main Cities which will be passing through are, Khaniwal, Mian chanu, Okara, Sahiwal, and Chicha Watani. We will make a few stops along the highway for tea breaks and visit mango fields and handicraft shops. It is a pleasant Journey with beautiful landscapes.

Day- 5-6 SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN MULTAN:

 Multan is one of the oldest cities in South Asia. It has seen a lot of warfare because of its location on a major invasion route between South Asia and Central Asia. Multan was ruled by the various native empires before the invasion by Alexander the Great. During the early period, Multan was known as the city of gold for its large and wealthy temples. It is famous for its Sufi shrines, the Tomb of Shah Rukne Alam, Tomb of Bhahudin Zakaria, fort Khona, Dehli Gate and many other Sufi Tombs. All these Tombs stay open till 8 pm and seven days a week. Thursday and Friday are the busiest times. We will do some sightseeing on the Arrival Day from Karachi and some the next day.

Day-7 MULTAN TO BAHAWALPUR, 3-HOURS:

After breakfast, you will continue your southern Pakistan Tour by driving to Bahawalpur. Lahore to Bahawalpur is a scenic drive on the motorway along the orange tree farms. Located at the edge of the great city of Multan, Bahawalpur is the getaway to Cholistan. It is a medieval city with its elegant palaces and colourful bazaars. Bahawalpur has a pleasant tranquillity engendered by the endless kilometres of green rolling fields and the slow timeless toil of the farmers, however, towards the south, the terrain becomes sandy. That is where the mighty Cholistan desert begins. In Bahawalpur, you will visit the Noor Mahal, Derwar Fort and the tomb of Bibi Jawindi.

Day-8 BAHAWALPUR TO SUKKAR, 8-HOURS:

Early this morning, after breakfast, you will head towards Sukkur. Sukkur is one of the biggest cities of Sindh Province of Pakistan. It lies along the western bank of the Indus River. The night stay will be in Sukkur.

Day-9 SUKKAR TO HYDERABAD, (330 km) 5 HOURS:

 After breakfast, you will continue your southern Pakistan Tour towards Hyderabad via Mohenjo-Daro. Mohenjo-daro is an archaeological site which was built in 2,500 BCE. It was one of the largest settlements of ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. Excellently preserved, Mohenjo-daro is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. It is an enduring monument to the ancient history of the Indus Valley Civilisation. After visiting Mohenjo-Daro, we will drive to Hyderabad for a night stay. Hyderabad, once the capital of Sindh and now the third largest city of Pakistan, is one of the oldest cities in South Asia.

Day-10 HYDERABAD TO KARACHI, (170 km) 3 HOURS:

After leisurely breakfast, we will take the Hyderabad motorway to Karachi. We will leave early to arrive in Karachi by lunchtime. After lunch and some rest, we will head out to do one of the sightseeing in Karachi.

DAY 11 Welcome to the city of lights Karachi.

You will be picked from Jinnah International Airport and transferred to the Pearl Continental Hotel. Freshen up in your Executive Rooms that come with a king-sized bed, attached bathroom, separate living area, complimentary access to Express Lounge, butler service, and other indulgent facilities. We will drive for approximately 21 minutes from the hotel to reach the mausoleum and the museum of relics of our leader Quaid-E-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Explore the history and heritage of Pakistan in the museum located in the wings of the mausoleum. Built in 1967-68, the mausoleum itself is a splendid marble structure with a stepped pyramid inspired by Turkish designs. Sit with a cold beverage in the park embracing this structure and enjoy the view and activity of this tourist spot. Later drive for approximately 18 minutes from the mausoleum to reach the PAF museum to get you acquainted with the airspace and war history of Pakistan. The museum is home to over 30 aircraft, including F16, F104, Mig 19, and an Indian Gnat that was captured by Pakistani forces during the war of 1965. We will then have a food-tasting tour in the diplomatic area of Clifton which houses 5-6 of the most popular fusion eating concepts in Karachi’s culinary scene (Caf Flo, Okra, and Khanji). After a tantalizing food experience, we catch a cup of tea at Chaiwala caf to see the urban chai scene. We end the day with a visit to the Mohatta Palace Museum - a palatial house with Indo-Saracenic architecture and Sindhi mosaic work. The palace was once home to Fatima Jinnah (sister of Jinnah) but now has been turned into a museum that hosts arts and crafts exhibitions. We return to the hotel for a lavish Pakistani dinner at Chandni Restaurant an experience made more special by soft, classical music by local musicians. The restaurant is famous for its mutton specialties, so don t forgets to order at least one mutton treat for yourself.

Night Stay in Karachi

DAY 12 A dance in the stars at Kund Malir Beach Resorts

After breakfast, get greeted at your hotel with the revving automobile that we have picked for your journey ahead. Buckle up to hop on a hybrid Revo or Hummer built for your journey through beach shorelines, dirt tracks, and high-speed expressways. We will set out early as we have 450km to cover with 5 stops. We head out on N25 with stopovers for pictures at the commercial site of Hub as we enter Baluchistan. We drive towards the shrine of Sassi Punnuh in Las Bela to get enchanted with the story. Sassi Punnuh is popular folklore in Balochi and Sindhi culture and the shrine eternalized their tragic love story. Located along the Makran Coastal Highway, The Kech Makran hosts the fort of Punnuh that dates back to 6000-8000 BC. This fort will be covered on your trip later. After exploring the shrine, we will drive for approximately 3 hours to reach Uthal for our third stop. Uthal is a city in Las Bela District and also our lunch spot of the day. Get the first palatial taste of this arid province by trying their camel meat delicacies! From Camel biryani to Camel BBQ, the menu here spoils the tourists for choice. The fourth site on our must-visit list for today is the historic caves of Gondrani located approximately 1 hour away (by car) from Uthal. The caves have become a tourist attraction because of the mysteries and spirits associated with them. These ancient caves are home to enigmatic symbols and hint towards an unexplored, mysterious civilization. Prepare yourself for a nerve testing walk and explore the small, dark chamber-like rooms with us. Some of the rooms show traces of cooking facilities and some even come with a veranda. Finally, we will head back to Kund Malir Beach Huts with a quick stop at Sapat Beach. Buji Koh, Sapat Beach is located in the middle of Makran Coastal Highway and is famous for its caved beach. We will view the sunset here and capture the phenomenon of bioluminescence at this beach. We will reach Golden Beach Kund Malir in the evening for our overnight stay.

Night Stay in Kund Malir

DAY 13 Swim in the open sea, and surf the tidal waves at the Kund Malir Beach

Good morning! Stretch out and breathe in the fresh air before heading to your breakfast table laid out on the Golden beach with Halwa Puri and tea. Relax, swim in the open sea, and surf the tidal waves at the beach. Kund Malir beachfront provides great scenery for serene boat rides, or a private jet skiing experience out in the Arabian Sea with the tall cliffs in the background. We have dedicated this day to beach lovers! You will be provided Jet skis and speed boats, indulge in water activities here and if you are lucky you may come across dolphins swimming around with you. Fresh seafood is on the menu today. Explore the local fishermen’s lifestyle, sip on cold drinks, and enjoy fresh grilled fish, oysters, and lobsters for lunch. We also visit the Chandragup Mud Volcano the largest volcano in the world. The volcano is considered a holy site by Hindus residing in this area and is an important stopover for pilgrims on their way to the Shri Hinglaj Mata Temple. We will stay the night at Golden Beach (Kund Malir). Enjoy the crystal-clear water embraced by dunes at this desert beach while you devour your dinner.

Night Stay in Kund Malir

DAY 14 Explore the Hingol National Park Princess of Hope rock formation.

Today we explore Hingol National Park Pakistan s largest national park - in our car. We traverse through the winding Buzzi Pass before witnessing the Sphinx-shaped rock formation known as Lion of Baluchistan at Hingol. The rock formation is an unbelievable lion-shaped rock carved by the winds and rain in this area. That s rights! The sphinx is a nature s masterpiece, untouched by man. Travel inwards to the park and see the Princess of Hope - another rock formation that looks like a woman waiting for a lover to return. This structure is also famous for being a naturally carved masterpiece by the breeze coming from the Arabian Sea! We will set a campsite in the park and go for trekking. Explore wildlife and breathe in the tranquillity and fresh air at this lush park. The park offers exotic shaped mountains, blue lakes, and rare animal and bird breeds. Local BBQ specialties along with traditional Mutton and Chicken Sajji will be served in the wild tonight at our camp for dinner.

Night Stay in Hingol National Park

DAY 15 Cruise through the water shores of Ormara Makran Coastal highway

Get ready to explore the Makran Coastal Highway. We will visit Ormara where you will cruise through the water shores in our vehicle - a unique sea-bashing, thrilling drive through the waves. From Ormara, we will drive for approximately 2 hours to reach the Jinnah Beach Club at Pasni to freshen up and explore hidden sceneries at Juddi Beach and Mountain Cliffs. Located just 5km away from Pasni, Juddi Beach is a haven situated in the centre of a mountain and home to seagulls and green turtles. Hazrat Khizar Hayat is a place for prayers located at the coastline of Juddi which attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world. Hop on a speed boat and ride out to Astola Island. The island is also known as Jazeera Haft Talar or Island of the Seven Hills and is the largest offshore island in Pakistan. The island features a series of seven small hillocks, natural caves, and coves for you to explore. We will camp here and relax. Enjoy the peace on this island and go for a walk on your own and see how many turtle species you can find on your way.

Night Stay in Astola Island

DAY 16 Witness the glory of the endless blue ocean of Baluchistan.

Hike your way up to the cliffs of Astola to witness the sunrise from a height of 75m. Tea and breakfast will be served on the island. Eat the first meal of the day amid crystal blue water, Rocky Mountains, and caves for an unforgettable experience. We will then head back to Pasni. Get off the speedboat and take dives in the ocean on your way and if you are lucky, you may spot dolphins along the way. Guests will check-in at Pearl Continental, Gwadar where they can enjoy indulgent on-site facilities. Take a dip in the pool, go for a therapeutic spa massage, or relax in the gardens and luxury lounges in the hotel. Your Suites come with premium amenities and a magnificent view of the Arabian Sea so you can always enjoy some quiet in your room with a good book. Go for a sunset view at Koh-e-Batil which is one of the most famous hills in Baluchistan with a height of 137 meters. Then head to Paddi Zir - a beautiful beach on the West Bay of Gwadar where you can witness the glory of the endless blue ocean. We will return to the hotel for a lavish Baloch dinner at Nadia Cafe an onsite restaurant in Pearl Continental. The kachorisat Nadia Cafe are the talk of the town so don’t forget to order with a deliciously spicy Chicken Karahi or Yellow Prawn Curry.

Night Stay in Gwadar

DAY 17 Go for a lake fishing experience in the wild at Gish Kaur

Drive towards Kech in Turbat to explore the ancient discoveries 7000BC of Shahi Tump and Miri Qalat. We will also visit the Punnuh Fort another site in Punnuh s hometown that eternalized the tragic love story of Sassi Punnu. The fort has been taken over by Mughal, Mongols, Ghaznavids, and Arabs kings in the past adding to its overall historical significance. We will then drive inwards towards Buleda for a lake fishing experience in the wild at Gish Kaur an intermittent stream at 561 meters. We will then head back to the hotel for a Chinese cuisine dinner at Tai Pan in Pearl Continental Hotel. Don’t forget to try their Classic Seafood Soup with Prawn, Crab, Tofu and Mushrooms Soup and Fried Chicken with Pineapple in Sweet Citrus Sauce.

Night Stay in Gwadar

DAY 18 Visit the Gadani Beach and see the ship breaking yard of the world.

After breakfast, you will leave at around 9 am for your drive back to Karachi. You can alternatively fly back to Karachi from Gwadar Airport if you are ok with missing the coastal drive back. The total journey time from Gwadar to Karachi is approximately 8 hours by car and approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by air. If you choose to go via car, you can visit the Gadani Beach and ship breaking yard to see the world of giant ships marooned on the bay and being picked apart with strong hands and intense labour. This yard has been the subject of many lifestyle photographers and international travellers. You will check-in at the Pearl Continental Hotel. Spend some relaxing hours at the hotel’s executive lounge to connect back home before we head out for dinner to Port Grand. Port Grand is a cultural hotspot located on Karachi seaport and celebrates the diversity of the coastal city fusion concepts in food, art, and leisure.

Night Stay in Karachi

DAY 19 Stay a day in Karachi to get the vibes of the metropolis.

Stay a day in Karachi to get the vibes of the metropolis. You will visit the commercial centres of the city such as Saddar and Empress Market for some shopping in the local bazaar embraced by colonial-style antiquated buildings. We will drive to TDF Ghar for lunch and a cup of tea amidst the post-imperial cultural renaissance of Karachi preserved in this house from the 1930s. End your trip with a complimentary spa session back at the hotel followed by dinner at Kolachi a string of restaurants with a view of the Arabian Sea. You will stay the night at PC. Don t worry we have already arranged for your safe trip back home so you can sleep peacefully.

Night Stay in Karachi

DAY 20 Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jinnah International Airport to catch your flight back home. We hope you enjoyed this speedboat ride around the exotic beaches, architectural sites, and rock formations of Baluchistan. Don t worry you can book with us again whenever the beach lover in your needs a splash of refreshment.

Night Stay in Karachi

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FAQ

Which hotels do we stay?
These are the hotels we always stay in – subject to availability.
All are relatively comfortable hotels and lodges with private rooms and attached toilets, usually the best available option in the region we visit.

• Islamabad: MARGALLA Hills Residency, Gofas Lodge.

• Chilas: Shangrila Hotel Chilas

• Passu: Sarai Silk Route, Silk route lodge

• Shigar: Space Hotel

• Skardu: Himalaya Hotel, Maple resort

• Karimabad: Mountain Story Aliabad, Offto resort.

• Attabad Lake: Luxus hunza Attabad lake resort

• Minapin: Roomy yurts resort

• Rama meadows: PTDC motel Rama

• Ghizer valley: Royal guest house, Riverdale resort

• Phandar valley: Top lodge hill

• Ayun Valley: Villa Ayun

• Mastuj/Booni: PTDC Mastuj

• Swat: Swat palace hotel by northin

• Kalam: Zen Luxus

• Kumrat Valley: Latitude resort

• Fairy meadows: Ibex lodge

• Shimshal Valley: Shimshal heights hotel

How does the room distribution work?
Price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will be sharing the room with another like-minded traveler from the group. We always try to group people of the same gender and age together but note that this won’t always be the case.
If you want to have your own single room, price of the single supplement is an additional $200.

How to get a visa?
Today, you can easily apply for a Pakistan tourist visa online, it’s very simple.
As an average, it takes no more than 1 week to get the visa approval.
Tips and instructions will be shared upon booking a spot.

Which nationalities can join this tour?
Pretty much all nationalities.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?
We will do some hikes but nothing particularly challenging, and all will be day hikes, no camping, and stuff like that.
This means that all hikes are optional and that you can always hang out in the respective villages, where you will be surrounded by mountains anyway.

How good is the infrastructure in Pakistan?
As mentioned, in the mountain areas, we always stay in the best available accommodation.
However, note those areas of Pakistan are so remote that even the best possible accommodation can be an issue for some, since electricity and running water might not always be reliable.
Moreover, we always try to eat in the cleanest places but note that hygiene standards in Pakistan are poor and that some travelers might get sick due to the food they eat outside of the hotels.
Nevertheless, if you are keen to have the most epic adventure and are flexible when it comes to tourist facilities, you are welcome to join this tour!

What’s the best way to reach Islamabad?
Islamabad has an international airport, with some common connections being Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or Jeddah.

Is it safe?
Nowadays, Pakistan is safe, especially in the Northern Areas.

How many people will attend this tour?
We limit our tours to a maximum of 12-14 people.

Are there ATMs in Pakistan?
You can find ATMs in Islamabad, but better to bring cash for the Northern Areas.
Exchanging money: which currencies do they accept?
Both € and $ can be easily exchanged for Pakistani rupees.

How does payment work?
In order to secure your spot on the tour, we require a security deposit, and the remaining amount can be sent no later than 45 days before the departure date.
Further details will be shared upon booking your spot.