21-Day Pakistan Tour from Karachi to Islamabad via Hunza and Swat

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Day 01

Arrival in Karachi and City Sightseeing

• Arrival in Karachi and transfer to Mehran Hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Karachi.
• Visit Jinnah Mausoleum, Defense Mosque, Dolmen Mall, Maritime Museum, and explore Bohri Bazaar and Empress markets.

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Day 02

Karachi Landmarks and Markets

• Visit Clifton Beach, Mohatta Palace Museum, and Saddar Bazar. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 03

Drive to Hyderabad via Thatta

• Drive to Hyderabad via Thatta. En route, visit Chaukundi, Makli, Shahjehan Mosque, and Keenjher Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 04

Journey to Larkana via Sehwan Sharief

• Drive to Larkana via Manchar Lake, Ranikot Fort, and Sehwan Sharief in the morning. Overnight at Sambara Inn Hotel in Larkana.

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Day 05

Sukkur Heritage Tour and Overnight Train

• Morning drive to Sukkur. Visit Kot DG Fort, Daraza Sharief Shrine of Sachal Sarmast, and Faiz Mahal, and then take an overnight train to Lahore.

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Day 06

Arrival and Exploration in Lahore

• Arrive in Lahore. Explore Lahore and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 07

Lahore City Tour and Wagah Ceremony

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Lahore further with a city tour, visiting the Lahore Museum, Delhi Gate Bazaar, Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Gardens, and Wazir Khan, and attend the Wagah border ceremony in the evening.

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Day 08

Drive to Islamabad via Khewra and Katas Raj

• After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Islamabad. Visit Khewra Salt Mines and Katas Raj en route.

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Day 09

Islamabad Cultural and Architectural Tour

• Explore Islamabad, visiting Shah Faisal Mosque, an excellent example of Muslim architecture, Shakaparian Viewpoint, and the Folk Heritage Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 10

Drive to Besham via Taxila

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Besham via Taxila.
• Visit Julian and Sirkap archaeological sites and the site museum. Upon arrival in Besham or Naran, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 11

Scenic Drive to Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway

• Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Gilgit, driving along the Karakoram Highway.
• Stop at several photogenic spots and see the Shatial Rock drawings from the 4th to 8th century.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 12

Gilgit to Hunza and Altit Fort Visit

• Breakfast at the hotel. After a short tour of Gilgit, drive to Hunza.
• Upon arrival, transfer to Baltit Inn Hotel.
• In the evening, take a walk through the bazaar of Hunza and visit Altit Fort. Overnight in Hunza.

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Day 13

Full-Day Excursion to Khunjerab Pass

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a full-day excursion to Khunjerab Pass, en route passing Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, and Attabad Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 14

Morning Excursion to Nagar and Hoper Villages

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Have a morning excursion to Nagar and Hoper Villages.
• Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 15

Drive to Chilas via Mountain Villages

• Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Chilas, visiting different villages on the way. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 16

Drive to Swat via Shangla Pass

• Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Swat via Shangla Pass.
• Arrive at the Swat Hotel late in the evening. Overnight at the Swat Hotel.

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Day 17

Full-Day Tour of Swat Valley

• Enjoy a full-day tour of the Swat Valley.
• Visit Malam Jabba, Madyan, Bahrain, and Mingora Bazaar for shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 18

Drive to Peshawar via Takht Bhai

• Breakfast at the hotel. Drive 170 km to Peshawar.
• Visit Takht Bhai, the most well-preserved monastery in Pakistan.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the Grand Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 19

Full-Day Exploration of Peshawar

• Explore Peshawar with a full-day tour.

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Day 20

Peshawar to Islamabad via GT Road

• Drive via GT Road from Peshawar to Islamabad. Along the way, experience village life, see the Indus River, Kabul River, Attock, and return to Islamabad. If time allows, take a tour of Rawalpindi.

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Day 21

Murree Excursion and Airport Drop-off

• Pick up from Islamabad and travel en route to Murree.
• Walk around Mall Road Murree, Pindi Point, Kashmir Point, and then return to Islamabad. Finally, drop off at the airport for an international flight.