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SILKROUTE & GANDHARA CIVILIZATION TOUR
This
tour is designed to discover the hidden treasures of ancient
history and the marvels of nature of the northern valleys of
Pakistan. Over centuries, the land we now call Pakistan has been
the cradle of many civilizations. Whilst Indus Valley
civilizations (Harappa 7th millennium BC and Moenjodaro 4th
millennium BC) are the landmarks of human civilizations in the
southern plains of Pakistan, the Gandhara Civilization (500 BC
to 10th Century AD), an era devoted mainly to Buddhism, has been
the centre of spiritual influence as well as art and
architecture. It was from here that Buddhism spread towards east
as far as Japan and Korea. Despite the vagaries of centuries,
Taxila and Swat Valley have preserved these heritages in art and
craft. In addition to the museums of London, Delhi, Karachi,
Srinager, etc, those at Taxila, Peshawar and Swat host the
finest remains of the civilization. But the more intriguing is
the visit of the archaeological sites spread all over Taxila,
Swat and other parts of North West Frontier Province of Pakistan
and the Northern Areas that have been discovered in the
twentieth century. Driving on the Karakorum Highway, we can
recapitulate the history by visiting petroglyphs that are found
along the Indus, Gilgit and Hunza Rivers. These carvings bear
not only the "guest books" of passing by traders and
pilgrims but also depict the natural beliefs of fairy
worshippers.
Along with the journey into the history, one enjoys the
splendors of nature while traveling in the valleys of Swat,
Indus, Gilgit and Hunza. From Dense pine forest to high passes,
thundering rivers, picturesque valleys, terraced field,
orchards, breath-taking gigantic peaks and shining glaciers form
the salient features of nature. Typically colorful bazaars of
Rawalpindi and Peshawar are the additional features of this
trip.
Duration:
14 Days Best Season: June - September
Tour
Itinerary
Day
01
Arrival Islamabad Reception and transfer to hotel, PM
Sightseeing.
Day 02
Islamabad-Peshawar Enroute Visit Taxila Museum and
transfer to Peshawar.
Day 03
Peshawar Sightseeing of Peshawar Including Khyber Pass,
Museum and Peshawar Bazar.
Day 04
Peshawar-Swat Transfer to Swat. Enroute visit Takht Bhai
site.
Day 05
Swat Sightseeing of Swat.
Day
06
Swat-Besham Drive to Besham over Shangla Pass.
Day 07
Besham-Gilgit Continue drive to Gilgit. Enroute visit
rock carvings at Shatial, Chilas and Alam Bridge.
Day 08
Gilgit Sightseeing of Gilgit and visit rock inscriptions
Danyore Village and Konodas and Buddha image at Kargah.
Day 09
Gilgit-Hunza Drive to Hunza and visit Altit and Baltit
Forts.
Day 10
Hunza Reserved for optional exploration or rest.
Day 11
Hunza-Gulmit Full day excursion of Khunjerab Pass and
back to Gulmit.
Day 12
Gulmit-Gilgit Return back to Gilgit.
Day
13
Gilgit-Pindi Fly or drive back to Besham.
Day 14
Pindi Fly home or if Flight does not operate then drive
from Besham to Islamabad Airport.
Detailed itinerary will be forwarded on request by the
client through e-mail.
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