Day 01

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport

Arrive in Islamabad. Our staff will pick you at Islamabad airport and transferred to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. The hotels in our package are Located at a very prime location in Islamabad. It would be very convenient to walk around, go shopping, have refreshment and etc.

Dinner: Islamabad

Night Stay: Islamabad

Day 02

Destination (Taxila Museum, Dharmarajika stupa, Mohra Muradu, Votive Stupa at Mohra Muradu site, Sirsukh, A view of Sirkap city ruins, Bhir Mound)

Pick up from Islamabad in the morning. First visit to Taxila, which is located in the Rawalpindi district of Pakistan’s Punjab province, is a vast serial site that includes a Mesolithic cave and the archaeological remains of four early settlement sites, Buddhist monasteries. It is now one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. Buddhist monuments erected throughout the Taxila valley transformed it into a religious heartland and a destination for pilgrims from as far afield as Central Asia and China.

We will also visit the archaeological sites of Bihr mound, Saraikala, Bhir, Sirkap, and Sirsukh are collectively of unique importance. The Bhir mound is the earliest historic city of Taxila, and was founded in the 6th century BC by the Achaemenians. Its stone walls, house foundations, and winding streets represent the earliest forms of urbanization on the subcontinent. Sirkap was a fortified city founded during the mid-2nd century BC. The Taxila serial site also includes Khanpur cave, which has produced stratified microlithic tools of the Mesolithic period, and a number of Buddhist monasteries and stupas of various periods.

Lunch: Khanpur

What to do (Water Rides, Boating etc)

Dinner: Islamabad

Night Stay: Islamabad

Day 03

: Destination: Takht-i-Bhai Mardan

South Korean monks visit Thakt-i-Bhai

Today we will visit the world historical archaeological site Takht-i-Bhai we will learn the history of Buddhist monastery and there will be special opportunity of meditation."Throne of the water spring"), commonly mispronounced as Takht-i-Bhai, "Brother's throne"), is an Indo-Parthian archaeological site of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The site is considered among the most imposing relics of Buddhism in all of Gandhara,and has been "exceptionally well-preserved. The Buddhist monastery was founded in the 1st century CE, and was in use until the 7th century. The complex is regarded by archaeologists as being particularly representative of the architecture of Buddhist monastic centers from its era Takht-i-Bahi was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

Takht-i-Bhai Buddhist Monastic Center

After the lunch we will travel to capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar. Peshawar is the capital of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Situated in the broad Valley of Peshawar near the eastern end of the historic Khyber Pass, close to the border with Afghanistan. Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it the oldest city in Pakistan and one of the oldest cities in the world. Peshawar was the capital of the ancient Kushan Empire, and was home to what may have been the tallest building in the ancient world, the Kanishka stupa. Peshawar was then sacked by the White Huns, before the arrival of Muslim empires.

Lunch: Mardan

Dinner: Peshawar

Night Stay: Peshawar

Day 04

Destination: Peshawar Museum, China study center at Peshawar University, Old Peshawar City.

In the morning we will visit the Peshawar Museum which is notable for its collection of Buddhist artwork dating from the ancient Gandhara Empire. It has one of the largest and most extensive collections of Gandhara art of the Buddhist period and is considered to be one of the biggest collections of Buddhist objects in the world. The museum also contains the largest collection on Gautama Buddha. Buddhist stone sculptures, terracotta figurines, and other Buddhist objects. The display of Gandhara art in the main hall includes Buddha's life stories, miracles, worship of symbols, relic caskets, and individual standing Buddha sculptures. The ethnological objects of that period are also exhibited in the museum. After we will visit to The University of Peshawar is a public research university and one of the oldest universities in Pakistan. The university is called the “mother” university of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, founded in Oct. 1950. 

Peshawar Museum

After visiting Peshawar University in the 2nd half of a day we will drive to Abbottabad it’s 200 km east of Peshawar, at an altitude of 1,260 meters. Kashmir lies to the east. The city is well known throughout Pakistan for its pleasant weather, high-standard educational institutions. On the way to Abbottabad we will see the CEPC project.

Lunch: Peshawar

Dinner: Abbottabad

Night Stay: Abbottabad

Day 05

Destination: Shogran, Sri Paya

Inside Peshawar Museum

Shogran is a hill station situated on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley, northern Pakistan at a height of 2,362 metres (7,749 ft) above sea level. Shogran is located at a distance of 34 km away from Balakot. The road from Islamabad to Kiwai is metalled and measures 212 km. The local people are friendly and peaceful. It is accessible in the summer. It attracts families and explorers alike. You should not miss a trip to Forest Rest House. Most of the people sit and relax in its huge lush green lawns. Entry might be restricted when senior officials visit or stay at rest houses. Views of Sri Paya and 'Musa ka Musala Peak' are really nice from the lawns of the rest house.

Lunch: Shogran

What we do: Enjoy jeep track to Sri Paya

Dinner: Shogran

Day 06

Destination: Naran, Lolosar Lake and Babusar Top.

Lulusar Lake

Naran is a medium-sized town in upper Kaghan Valley in Mansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located 106 km from Shogran at the altitude of 2,409 meters (7,904 ft). It take 2 hour and 30 min to reach Naran valley and addition 30 min to reach Jhalkhad where we are staying. There is significant rainfall in summers and heavy snowfall in winters. Naran is a famous summer destination as people enjoy low temperatures however it is rising each year. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. The average annual temperature in Naran is 10.1 °C. The region is Alpine in geography and climate, with forests and meadows dominating the landscape below peaks that reach over 17,000 feet.

In the 2nd half of the day after lunch we will visit Lulusar Lake- it’s at a distance of 17 km from the hotel. Lulusar is group of mountain peaks and a lake in the Naran Valley in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Lulusar Lake is at height of 3,410 m (11,190 ft), is the primary headwaters of the Kunhar River. It is at distance of about 17km from Jhalkand. After the Lolosar lake we will visit Babusar Top at elevation 4,173 meters or 13,691 feet) is a mountain pass at the north. It connecting Kaghan valley via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). It is the highest point in the Babusar valley that can be easily accessed by cars. Babusar Pass connects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Gilgit Baltistan province of Pakistan. It is open for traffic only for 4th month (Jun to Sept) during the summer.

Lunch: Naran

Dinner: Naran

Night Stay: Naran

Day 07

Destination: Naran, Saful Maloke Lake and tracking

On the 6th day we will travel to Saiful Muluk is a mountainous lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran in the Saiful Muluk National Park. At an elevation of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level, the lake is located above the tree line, and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. Saiful Muluk is located in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 9 km north of Naran, in the northern part of Kaghan Valley. Malika Parbat, the highest peak in the valley is near the lake. The lake is accessible from the nearby town of Naran during the summer season but access during winter is limited. Saiful Muluk was formed by glacial moraines that blocked the water of the stream passing through the valley.

Lunch: Naran

Dinner: Naran

Night Stay: Naran

Day 08

Naran to Abbottabad and then Nathia Ghali

On 7th day we will start travel back to Abbottabad from Naran and then to Nathia Ghali. Nathia Ghali  is a mountain resort town or hill station in Abbottabad. The natural scenery is highly attractive. Nathia Ghali is famous for its lush green meadows, deep forests of oak, cedar and pine, where fog in July/August present a glory. In winter snowfall adds to the scene. Nathia Gali boasts a nice church. Nathia Gali has a mini bazar.  Mukshpuri and Miranjani are two nearby high peaks.

Lunch: Abbottabad

Dinner: Nathia Ghali

Night Stay: Nathia Ghali

Day 09

: Destination: Nathia Ghali, Ghalyat, Ayubia and Murree

In the morning we will visit the around the Nathia Ghali. And enjoy the natural scenery is highly attractive. Nathia Ghali is famous for its lush green meadows, deep forests of oak, cedar and pine, where fog in July/August present a glory. Nathia Gali boasts a nice church. Nathia Gali has a mini bazar.  Mukshpuri and Miranjani are two nearby high peaks. At 11:00 am we will start joirny to the Murrree. Murree is a mountain resort town, located in the Galyat region of the Pir Panjal Range, within the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan. It forms the outskirts of the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area, and is about 30 km northeast of Islamabad. 

Lunch: Murree

Dinner: Islamabad

Night Stay: Islamabad

Day 10

Destination: Islamabad (Lake View Park, Loke Versa, Shopping Centers) and drop in for departure to you country

Beautiful Capital of Pakistan Islamabad

The last but unforgettable day all the gust will take rest after the hectic travel in Pakistan. After the breakfast we will explore the beautiful capital of Pakistan, a city filled with a travelers’ joy. One simply cannot forget the memories once you will visit the city. Islamabad is known for its high standards of living, safety, abundant greenery and its natural beauty. Islamabad has a variety of places that are indeed a must visit for any visitor. The mesmeric views and the ever pleasant weather of the city are what make this tour even better. Islamabad won’t disappoint you, Islamabad would exceed expectations! We will visit in Islamabad to Faisal Masque, Museum, Loke Wirsa to visit different stalls to see Pakistan Culture Pakistan, In the 2nd half of the day we will go to the local shopping mall to buy handmade traditional cloths. After that we will visit the view top at Monal restaurant and also have dinner. From here we can see beautiful city of Islamabad.

Lunch: Islamabad

Dinner: Islamabad

Drop in to Islamabad International airport for departure