Pakistan · Archaeology

10-Day History Tour of Islamabad, Lahore and Taxila with Gandhara Sites

10 Days Round trip from Islamabad Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO sites of 'Dharmarajika' and 'Mohra-Muradu'
02 Wander through the old city of 'Sirkap' in Taxila
03 Experience the thrilling Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony
04 Marvel at the mesmerising beauty of Rawal Lake
05 Learn about Lahore's history at Lahore Fort
06 Pay your respects at the great Badshahi Mosque
07 Visit Mohra-Muradu, a Buddhist monastery

Sign up for this tour to understand the history of the Gandhara region by visiting the UNESCO sites of 'Dharmarajika' and 'Mohra-Muradu'. Explore the old city of 'Sirkap' in Taxila, the oldest university in the world, and 'Jaulian' - a former Buddhist monastery. Also experience the thrilling Wagah Border ceremony, admire the architecture of Lahore Fort, and visit the Sikh and Mughal History museums.

Sign up for this tour to understand the history of the Gandhara region by visiting the UNESCO sites of 'Dharmarajika' and 'Mohra-Muradu'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Taxila

Languages Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad and City Leisure

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport.
Rest after travelling.
Visit recreational sites in Islamabad.

Overnight stay and dinner in Islamabad.

Day 02

Taxila Excursion and Taxila Museum

Travel from Islamabad to Taxila after breakfast.
Visit the site of Dharmarajika (Chirtop).
Explore the Taxila Museum after lunch.
Head back from Taxila to Islamabad.

Overnight stay and dinner in Islamabad.

Day 03

Taxila Monasteries, Sirkap and Jaulian

Go from Islamabad to Taxila after breakfast.
Visit the Buddhist monastery of Mohra-Muradu.
Explore the ruins of the oldest city of Sirkap after lunch.
Head to the oldest university in the world, Taxila University.
Pay your respects at the Buddhist monastery of Jaulian.
Proceed back from Taxila to Islamabad.

Overnight stay and dinner in Islamabad.

Day 04

Museums and Landmarks of Islamabad

Visit the Museum of Natural History after breakfast and explore the Lok Virsa Museum.
Go to the Pakistan Monument after lunch and learn about history at the Pakistan History Museum.
Proceed to Daman-e-Koh after dinner.

Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 05

Rawal Lake and Train to Lahore

Visit the bird park after breakfast and marvel at Rawal Lake.
Depart from Islamabad to Lahore by train after lunch.

Overnight stay and dinner in Lahore.

Day 06

Lahore Museum and Food Street

Visit the Lahore Museum after breakfast.
Head to Yadgar-e-Pakistan after lunch.

Dinner at Food Street and overnight stay in Lahore.

Day 07

Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque

After breakfast, visit Lahore Fort to learn about Lahore's history. Also explore the Sikh History Museum and Mughal History Museum.
Head to the great Badshahi Mosque after lunch.

Have dinner and overnight stay in Lahore.

Day 08

Wagah Border Ceremony and Anarkali Market

Visit the Lahore Zoo after breakfast.
Travel from Lahore to Wagah Border to observe the flag-lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India.
Proceed back from Wagah Border to Lahore and explore Anarkali Market.

Day 09

Shopping and Relaxation in Lahore

Enjoy your whole day shopping and relaxing.

Day 10

Departure from Lahore

Depart from Lahore to your next destination.

Where this trip takes you

Dharmarajika, Mohra-Muradu, Sirkap, Badshahi Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad 4 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotels
Transport
Tickets
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Train fare
Multilingual Pakistani guide

What's Not Included

Air tickets
Visa
Shopping
Extra travelling other than the schedule
Extra days other than the itinerary
Medical expenses

Know before you go

The tour starts in Islamabad and ends in Lahore. Therefore, tourists are advised to take their flight from their country to Islamabad International Airport and return from Lahore International Airport to their destination. If the return flight is from Islamabad Airport, tourists will be accommodated for it, but the extra travelling from Lahore to Islamabad will be at the tourist's expense. The guide will receive tourists from the airport, accommodate them throughout the tour, and drop guests at the airport after the completion of the tour. The guide will provide assistance so that tourists can relax and enjoy the journey.
This tour is more focused on understanding the history of the Gandhara region, including visits to the UNESCO sites of 'Dharmarajika' and 'Mohra-Murad', the old city of 'Sirkap', and the oldest university in the world, 'Julian', which was a Buddhist monastery. This tour also includes a visit to the Taxila Museum. Taxila was the capital of Ashoka the Great during the Mauryan Empire. There is also a visit to the Lahore Museum so that tourists can experience the 'Fasting Buddha', which is considered one of the finest pieces of art found in history. The tour includes a visit to the historical city of Lahore and a visit to the Wahga Border to observe the flag-lowering ceremony. There will also be a train journey from Islamabad to Lahore, along with food and shopping experiences in Pakistan.

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