Pakistan’s culture is a vibrant mosaic of ancient civilizations, diverse traditions, and living heritage. From the bustling bazaars of Lahore to the timeless Buddhist ruins of Taxila, every region tells a story shaped by history, faith, and artistry. Our culture-focused itineraries immerse you in this richness — exploring music, food, festivals, crafts, and the warmth of local communities — for an experience that goes far beyond sightseeing.
The Northern Areas Of Pakistan Are Where Four Of The World’s Mightiest Mountain Ranges Meet: The Himalayas, The Karakoram, The Hindu Kush, And The Pamir Mountains. For A Long Time, These Mountain Systems Were The Last Geographical Mystery On Earth.
The People Who Live Here Are Believed To Be Of Aryan Descent, Separated From The Main Tribe About 2,000 Years Ago. As You Travel By Coach, You’ll See At Least Seven Peaks That Stand Taller Than 7,000 Meters
Around 8,000 Years Ago, At The End Of The Last Glacial Age, The Balochistan Plateau Was Home To The Mehrgarh Civilization. Highly Advanced In Ancient Arts, They Began Using The Potter’s Wheel Some 1,500 Years Before The Persians. Later, Alongside Other River Valley Civilizations, The Indus Valley Civilization Flourished For Hundreds Of Years.
In The Centuries That Followed, Pakistan Became A Hub For The Kushan And Mughal Empires, And A Center For Both Buddhist And Islamic Arts And Architecture. This Itinerary Will Take You To The Heart Of Culturally Rich Southern Pakistan.
In The 4th Century Ad, A Chinese Monk Traveled South To Reach The Holy Lands, The Birthplace Of Buddhism. His Journey Across The Mountain Ranges Led Him To The Swat Valley, Which He Named “udyana”, Meaning Garden.
In This Itinerary, We Will Trace His Route And That Of Thousands Of Pilgrims Who Followed Him, Traveling Along The Mighty Indus From The Top Of The Karakoram To The Valley Of Peshawar.
Marco Polo Was Proud To Complete This Journey, And For Good Reason. Merchandise From The Far End Of The Taklamakan Desert Would Change Hands Multiple Times, Pass Through Numerous Countries, And Travel For Months, If Not Years, To Reach The Western End Of The Trail In Europe.
Today, The Journey Is Still Fascinating And Adventurous. While You Can Now Travel In Air-conditioned Comfort And Sleep In A Cozy Bed, The Trail Itself Remains Legendary. It Was Later Used By Buddhist Pilgrims, And Your Trip Will Take You To Countless Sites Along The Way. In Pakistan, You’ll Travel Along The Mighty Indus River, And In China, You’ll Skirt The Edge Of The Vast Taklamakan Desert.
After Covering Chinese Part Of The Journey:
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