The Cultural Heritage of Pakistan is spread over the centuries, starting from pre-historic times to the present day and which may be summarized in the following periods:Indus Civilization &Gandhara Civilization
Indus Civilization
This land also witnessed the glorious era of Indus civilization about 8000 years B.C when the first village was found at Mehargarh in the Sibi District of Balochistan comparable with the earliest villages of Jericho in Palestine and Jarmo in Iraq. Here, during the last decade i.e., 1980’s, the French and Pakistani archaeologists have excavated mud built houses of the Mehargarh people and their agricultural land known for the cultivation of maize and wheat, together with polished stone tools, beads and other ornaments, painted jars and bowls, drinking glasses, dishes and plates.
Site of Moenjodaro
The archaeologists believe that by 7000 B.C., the Mehargarh people learnt to use the metal for the first time. From the first revolution of agricultural life the man moved to another great revolution in his social, cultural and economic life. He established trade relations with the people of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and the Arab world. He not only specialized in painting different designs of pottery, made varieties of pots and used cotton and wool but also made terracotta figurines and imported precious stones from Afghanistan and Central Asia. This early bronze age Culture spread out in the countryside of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.
Indus Art Gallery
Priest King of Moenjodaro
Indus Art Gallery
This early beginning led to the concentration of population into the small towns, such as Kot Diji in Sindh and Rahman Dheri in Dera Ismail Khan district. It is this social and cultural exchange that led to the rise of the famous cities of Moenjodaro and Harappa, with largest concentration of population including artisans, craftsmen, businessmen and rulers.This culminated in the peak of the Indus Civilization which was primarily based on intensively irrigated agricultural land and overseas trade and contact with Iran, Gulf States, Mesopotamia and Egypt. Dames were built for storing river water, land was cultivated by means of bullock-harnessed plough - a system which still prevails in Pakistan, granaries for food storage were built, furnace was used for controlling temperature for
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTED :Karachi Thatta Moehnjo Daro, Kot DG Harrapa Lahore, Islamabad, Taxila, Swat Peshawar, Gilgit & Hunza
Day 01: Arrival in Karachi
Meet upon arrival at Karachi Quid E Azam International airport Transfer to hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of Karachi Visit Jinnah Mausoleum Defense Mosque, Clifton Beach, Mohata Palace, and Bohri Bazaar Overnight at Hotel
Day 02 :Karachi-Thatta
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning Full day tour of Thatta. Visit Chaukundi, Banbhore, Makli & Shahjehan mosque, Afternoon Continue to Hyderabad (Visit the Nara canal and traces of the lower rivers enroute) Dinner & Overnight in Hyderabad.
Day 03:Hyderabad-Larkana
On this Day will will visit Mohen Jo Daro was most likely one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (after Harappa. Another important IVC site, which is located to the north of Mohen Jo daro in Punjab. Pakistan). over night at hotel.
Day 04 Sukkar to Lahore
After Breakfast, Drive to Lahore Via Harapa .Harappan civilization is one of the most ancient civilizations of the world 4700 years ago. It was believed to be a hub of art and culture and architecture. The discoveries made at these architectural sights give us great insight into the lives and lifestyles of our ancestors. You can see in Lahore Museum.over night at hotel
Day 05: Full Day Tour in Lahore City
After Breakfast Toaday we will explore lahore we will start visit from Lahore museum then drive to lahore fort and next to Badshai Mosque -Menar e Pakistan Wazir Khan Masque Over night at hotel after dinner in lahore famous food street.
Day 06 Lahore to Islamabad:
Drive to Islamabad Via Motorway En route Visit Second Largest Salt mines in Khewara afternoon arrived in islamabad a short city tour over night at hotel
Day 07 Islamabad to Taxila
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Besham via Taxila Explore Ghandhara Civilization Buddhist sites Visit Julian & Sirkap archeological sites and the site museum On arrival at Besham transfer . Overnight at Hotel
Day 08 Besham – Gilgit
Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Gilgit driving along the Karakorum Highway. Stop at several photogenic spots and Shatial Rock drawing from 4th to 8th century. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 :Gilgit -Hunza
Breakfast at hotel. After a short tour of Gilgit Drive to Hunza on arrival transfer to Baltit Inn Hotel. Evening walk through the bazaar of Hunza and visit Altit Fort Overnight at Hotel .
Day 10 Hunza-Nagar
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Excursion to Nagar Village Afternoon explore hunza karimabad and gulmit village hussani suspense bridge Overnight at hunza Hotel.
Day 11 Hunza -chillas
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Chilas explore three mountain Junction Himalaya-Karakorum and Hindu kush Visiting different villages on the way Overnight at chillas Hotel.
Day 12 Chillas to Swat
Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Swat via Shangla pass. Explore Swat Valley Museum Buddhist Stupas Arrive Hotel Swat late in the evening Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Swat- Islamabad
On This Morning tour of swat Visit museum, & Butkara archeological site afternoon drive to Islamabad Overnight at hotel.
Day 14
Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to your next destination. Drop to airport for your International Flight from Peshawar or Islamabad
