Buddhist – Heritage

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Buddhist – Heritage

From £3300 per person

Minimum Group = 8
Accommodation = 5* else suitable alternative

Discover the wonders of Pakistan in our Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour as we embark on a drive through the winding mountainous Swat region which form part of the Hindu Kush mountain range and explore the UNESCO Heritage sites of Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi.

 

The 10-day tour starts at Islamabad International Airport with an orientation tour of Islamabad city. The tour includes visits to UNESCO Heritage Sites in Taxila, and Takht-i-Bahi. The first couple of days will be utilized exploring the vast ancient ruins of Taxila, the ancient Gandhara capital and Taxila museum.  Then the tour moves on to the region of Swat where the route twists and turns, running alongside the river at some places and at an elevation of several hundred meters at others. In the vicinity of Swat, visitors can explore attractions like Ghaligai, Shingardar Stupa, Nemogram Monastery, and the Swat Museum, among numerous heritage sites and shopping excursions at the local Bazaar, where one can indulge in local delicacies.

On the return journey the Takht-i-Bahi ruins shall be frequented followed by a visit to Gor Khatri and Peshawar Museum located in Peshawar city. The final day involves a farewell brief by the guide and a drop to the airport. Optional activities include Buddha Caves, Centaurus Shopping, and Mankiala Stupa.

10 Days
Swat
Adventure World
Air Rides
Hiking Adventures
Spiritual Voyage
  • Destination
  • Departure
    Islamabad or Lahore Airport
  • Departure Time
    As per Flight Schedule
  • Return Time
    As per Flight Schedule
  • Dress Code
    Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
  • Included
    Airport Transfers
    Breakfast
    Departure Taxes
    Personal Guide
  • Not Included
    5 Star Accommodation
    Entry Fees

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Day-1 Airport Meet & Greet (Islamabad or Lahore)
  1. Pickup from Islamabad (Isb) or Lahore (Lhr) Airport
  2. Isb Arrival - Islamabad city sightseeing tour
  3. Isb Arrival - Check-in at Hotel
  4. Isb Arrival - Leisure & Rest - Afternoon
  5. Lhr Arrival - Lahore Museum
  6. Lhr Arrival - Depart for Islamabad
  7. Lhr Arrival - Check-in at Hotel
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Day-2 Taxila Tour (Part 1)
  1. Breakfast & Depart for Taxila
  2. Taxila Museum
  3. Dhamarajika Stupa & Monastery
  4. Bhir Mound
  5. Mohar Moradu
  6. Return to Hotel(Islamabad)
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Day-3 Taxila Tour (Part 2)
  1. Breakfast
  2. Depart for Taxila
  3. Sleeping Budha
  4. Sirkap - Double Headed Eagle
  5. Jandial Temple
  6. Jaulian Stupa and Monastery
  7. Jain Temple
  8. Check in hotel (Islamabad)
4
Day-4 Swat Tour (Part 1)
  1. Breakfast
  2. Local Bazaar Shopping
  3. Swat Museum
  4. Saidu Sharif Stupa & Tomb
  5. Butkara I
  6. Butkara III
  7. Return to hotel (Swat)
5
Day-5 Swat Tour (Part 2)
  1. Breakfast
  2. Ghaligai
  3. Shingardar Stupa
  4. Hollow Stupa
  5. Gumbatona Stupa
  6. Return to hotel (Swat)
6
Day-6 Nemogram & Chatpat Ruins Tour Seated Buddha Tour
  1. Breakfast
  2. Nemogram Monastery & Stupa
  3. Andan Dheri
  4. Chatpat Ruins
  5. Seated Buddha
  6. Return to hotel (Swat)
7
Day-7 Takht-e-Bahi Tour
  1. Breakfast
  2. Depart for Takht-e-Bahi
  3. Visit Takh-e-Bahi (UNESCO Heritage Site)
  4. Check in hotel (Peshawar)
8
Day 8 - Peshawar Tour
  1. Breakfast
  2. Depart for Peshawar
  3. Check-in at Hotel (Peshawar)
  4. Visit Gor Khatri
  5. Shopping at the local Bazaar
  6. Dinner - Local Delicacy
  7. Night stay at Hotel (Peshawar)
9
Day-9 Peshawar to Islamabad
  1. Breakfast
  2. Visit Peshawar Museum
  3. Depart for Islamabad
  4. Check in hotel (Islamabad)
  5. Afternoon dedicated to Shopping at Centaurus or Relaxing
10
Day-10 Airport Drop (Islamabad or Lahore)
  1. Breakfast
      *Buddha Caves
    2. *Centaurus Shopping
    3. *Mankiala Stupa
  4. Drop Airport
* Time permitting

TOUR LOCATION

Discover the wonders of Pakistan in our Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour as we embark on a drive through the winding mountainous Swat region which form part of the Hindu Kush mountain range and explore the UNESCO Heritage sites of Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi.   This 10 days tour starts upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Your guide will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for 2-3 hours rest. We will hold a group briefing on the tour, health & safety and other paperwork. Time permitting, a short city tour of Islamabad can be arranged for late afternoon or early evening. Day 2 shall commence with a trip to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Taxila, visiting prominent sites such as the Dharmarajika Stupa & Monastery,  Bhir Mound and Mohra Moradu.  We shall return to the hotel in Islamabad. The next day shall see the tour return to Taxila to complete the 2nd set of attractions including Sleeping Buddha, Sirkap – Double Headed Eagle, Jandial Temple, Jaulian Stupa and Monastery and finally the Jain Temple before moving onwards to Swat for the next stage of the tour. Swat shall act as a base for the next few days as we explore the local and regional sites. Breakfast shall be followed by a short trip to Swat Museum and shopping at the local Bazaar is followed by visits to the Saidu Sharif Stupa & Tomb, Butkara I and Butkara III Heritage sites. Return to hotel in Swat.  The next day shall form the 2nd part of the Swat Tour and covers attraction and sites such as Ghaligai, the Shingardar Stupa, the Hollow Stupa and Gumbatona Stupa.  The 3rd and final part of our Swat tour concludes with a visit to the Nemogram Monastery & Stupa, Andan Dheri Stupa, the Chatpat Ruins and the Seated Buddha. We would return to Swat for overnight stay. Following breakfast, the tour shall head to Takht-i-Bahi (UNESCO Heritage Site) followed by a trip to Gor Khatri near Peshawar and finally head back to the hotel in Islamabad. The final day would include a farewell brief by the guide and a drop to the airport.  Flight times permitting one of the following activities can be incorporated on the last day. *Buddha Caves,  *Centaurus Shopping or *Mankiala Stupa.
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