DOMESTIC
Traveling to faraway places is a common desire for young people. But how many take the time to truly explore their country and to explore all the sights and scenes of your native land?
Make an effort to cross your own country from one end to the other and the difference in scenery will amaze you. Visit all the major towns and cities and make an effort to see all the famous landmarks. Learning to appreciate what you have around you will make the joy of traveling abroad greater and understanding the layout of your own home land will enable you to share with others at home or abroad
KARACHI
The Pakistani coastline stretches for around 990 kilometres, covering an area of about 240,000 square kilometers. Meanwhile, the 220-kilometre Sindh coastal belt, characterized by a network of tidal creeks and numerous islands with mangrove vegetation, is divided between the Indus Delta system and the Karachi coast. The former is home to the largest arid climate mangroves in the world, while mangrove forestation also dots the latter.
DAY 01 Arabia Sea
Drive to the Beach, enroute sightseeing
Hawksbay beach and WWF Wildlife center
BBQ Lunch and Beach activities
Return back to Karachi
Karachi
MAKLI
On a Community service tour, you and your students work side by side with locals on community-driven projects in Pakistan. We partner with established NGOs to make sure your contributions are both meaningful and sustainable. We are committed to contribute to the economic development of our society in general and to give back to the local community. Under the guidance of our trained guides, you’ll gain insight into the economic, environmental and social challenges, communities face today in Pakistan.
Spend time in understanding the traditional culture while addressing the barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential—as well as their social and economic struggles. Immerse in the rich local culture, and help to develop sustainable solutions that address poverty, gender inequality, education gaps and environmental challenges
Day 01 Makli
Departure for Makli via Bhambore
Bhambore
Makli work along and with the villagers
Makli
HYDERABAD
Hyderabad is a city built on three hillocks cascading over each other. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro of the Kalhora Dynasty founded the city in 1768 over the ruins of Neroon Kot (Nerun or Nerun Kot meaning the place of Neroon), a small fishing village on the banks of Indus River named after its ruler Neroon. A formal concept for the city was laid out by his son, Sarfraz Khan in 1782. When the foundations were laid, the city obtained the nickname Heart of the Mehran as the ruler Mian Ghulam Shah himself was said to have fallen in love with the city. In 1768 he ordered a fort to be built on one of the three hills of Hyderabad to house and defend his people. The fort was built using fire-baked bricks, on account of which it was named Pacco Qillo meaning the strong fort.
DAY 01 Hyderabad, Hala, Bhit Shah
Karachi-Hyderabad
Glass bracelet factory
Hala: Blue crockery workshop
Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
Ajarak print workshop
Hyderabad
CHAUKHANDI & THATTA
30 minutes away from Karachi lies an astonishing necropolis from several centuries ago called the Chaukhandi Tombs. The word Chaukhandi means ‘four-cornered’ and it got its name from the 5-star mausoleums of rich and influential people buried here and which are structurally supported by a column at each of its four sides. These columns usually support a dome or a canopy overhead the burial place. Hundreds of tombs stretch for nearly 3 kilometers. Another peculiar thing about these tombs is that they are all oriented in North-South direction. Although a majority (of structures) consist of graves, there are some pavilion tombs supported by columns as well. Belonging to sixteenth century, the carving is similar to that found in the Samma Cluster at Makli necropolis. These tombs belong to Jokhio, Baloch and Burpat (or Burfat) tribes and most of them date back to between 13th and 17th centuries. The thing that makes these tombs stand out is the exquisitely-carved stone work. This stone work is unique to certain areas Sindh and Balochistan.
DAY 01 Chaukundi Tombs,Thatta and Haleji Lake
Chaukundi Tombs Thatta and
Nature walk at Haleji Lake
Back to Karachi
Chaukhandi & Thatta
SUKKUR
Sukkur is the 14th largest city of Pakistan and third largest city of Sindh province, situated on the west bank of Indus River.The construction of the Sukkur Barrage acclaimed a new era of prosperity in Sindh after which, a number of Punjabi, Balochi and Pathan migrants settled in interior Sindh. The Indus River dolphin, which is locally known as Bhulan, is found here and is one of the rarest species on the earth. Navigation and hunting under water is entirely different by echolocation or ecosystem. These characteristics make the blind dolphin distinctive from other dolphins. In Pakistan the blind dolphin is found between Guddu and Sukkur.
DAY 01 Sukkur
Flight to Sukkur
Sukkur
MOHENJO-DARO
The Indus Valley civilization was entirely unknown until 1921, when excavations in what would become Pakistan revealed the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. This mysterious culture emerged nearly 4,500 years ago and thrived for a thousand years, profiting from the highly fertile lands of the Indus River floodplain and trade with the civilizations of nearby Mesopotamia A well-planned street grid and an elaborate drainage system hint that the occupants of the ancient Indus civilization city of Mohenjo-Daro were skilled urban planners with a reverence for the control of water. But just who occupied the ancient city in modern-day Pakistan during the third millennium B.C. remains a puzzle.
DAY 01 Mohenjo-Daro
River Indus Blind Dolphin excursion
Mohenjo-Daro
Back to Karachi
Mohenjo-Daro
LAHORE
Although Lahore may not be Pakistan’s capital city, it wins hands down as its cultural, intellectual and artistic hub. If history and architecture are your passion there’s an evocative mix, from formidable Mughal monuments to legacies of the British Raj. For those in search of spiritual sustenance, Lahore has qawali (Islamic devotional singing) and Sufism (Islamic mysticism) that will blow your mind. Over the years Lahore has burgeoned into a bustling metropolis with some of the most defiantly serene architecture and gardens on the subcontinent. It takes more than just a couple of days to get to know this splendid city, because the recorded history of Lahore covers thousands of years. Originally the capital and largest city of the Punjab region, it has since its creation changed hands from Hindu, Buddhist, Greek, Muslim, Sikh and British rule to becoming the cultural capital and the heart of modern-day Pakistan.
Day 01 Lahore
Old Lahore Walled City Tour
Lahore’s British Heritage
Flag lowering ceremony at the Pakistan- India Wagha Border
Food street experience
Drop to designated destination
Lahore
SIALKOT
Sialkot is a city situated in the north-east of the Punjab province in Pakistan at the foothills of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab River. It is the capital of Sialkot District and, formerly, it has been the winter-capital of the State of Kashmir.. The recorded history of Sialkot covers thousands of years. Sialkot has, since its foundation, changed hands from Hindu, Buddhist, Persian, Greek, Afghan, Turk, Sikh and British rule to that of present-day Pakistan.
Sialkot is a district of Punjab famous as the “City of Iqbal” and as the centre of Sports and Surgical instruments. Sialkot is an export oriented city of Pakistan, the per capita income of Sialkot is more than US$ 1200, which is the highest in Pakistan. Sialkot is the world’s largest producer of hand-sewed footballs, with local factories manufacturing 40~60 million footballs a year, amounting to roughly 70% of world production.
DAY 01 Sialkot
Lahore to Sialkot
Surgical Factory tour and Sialkot city tour
Sports goods factory tour
Back to Lahore
Sialkot
MULTAN
Pakistan yesterday and today- history tour in Pakistan
Punjab
Sprawled across the heart of Pakistan, the vibrant state of Punjab (Persian for ‘Five Waters’) is named after the five rivers of the region – the Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum and Chenab. Punjab is Pakistan’s most verdant province and home to more than half of the nation’s population.
For the visitor Punjab is a treasure trove of experiences. Stepping off in Lahore you will encounter awesome Sufism (Islamic mysticism) and qawwali (Islamic devotional singing), the Old City and the outlandish border-closing ceremony. Beyond Lahore, there are sublime shrines and tombs in Multan and Uch Sharif, ancient forts, the deserts of Cholistan and the Khewra salt mines. And then, of course, there are the people. Punjabis are a life-loving lot with a long tradition of warm hospitality that comes straight from the heart. Few travellers leave here without a bundle of precious memories, an address book filled with new friends, and oodles of food for thought.
DAY 01 Lahore – Multan
Lahore-Multan
Harrappa
City tour Multan
Overnight at Multan
Multan
CHANGA MANGA
The Changa Manga is a planted forest which includes a wildlife preserve, approximately 80 kilometers south-west of Lahore. It was once the largest man-made forest in the world but is known more widely as “one of the oldest hand-planted forests in the world”, and hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest is home to 14 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, six species of reptiles, two species of amphibians and 27 species of insects. Thus, other than producing timber for the local industry, the forest also serves as an important wildlife reserve. Named after two brother thieves, the Changa Manga forest was originally planted in 1866 by British foresters and its trees were harvested to gather fuel and resources for the engines employed in the North-Western railway networks. The thieves were a constant source of terror for the “law-abiding citizens” of the districts in the 19th century as they would “hold up and plunder” any passing trader. The robbers had a den in the “secret heart” of the forest where they sought shelter from the British peacekeepers. The robbers were eventually captured by the police and became the inspiration for the name of the forest site.
Day 01 Changa Manga
Drive Lahore to Changa Manga
Leisure activities and lunch
Back to Lahore
Changa Manga
NANKANA SAHIB
Nankana Sahib is a city and capital of Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is named after the first guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak, who was born in the city and first began preaching here. Today, Nankana Sahib is a city of high historic and religious value for Sikhs and is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over the world.
The township was founded by Rai Bhoi and thus was known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi. His great grandson Rai Bular renamed it as ‘Nankana Sahib’ after the birth of Guru Nanak. The Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, originally constructed in around 1600 CE was renovated in the years 1819–20 During the Akali movement, on 20 February 1921, Narain Das, the Udasi mahant (clergy) of the gurdwara at Nankana Sahib, ordered his men to fire on Akali protesters, leading to the Nankana massacre. The firing was widely condemned, and an agitation was launched until the control of this historic Janam Asthan Gurdwara was restored to the Sikhs. Again in the 1930s and 40’s the Sikhs added more buildings and more architectural design.
DAY 01 Lahore – Nankana Sahib Gurdwara
Departure from Lahore
Guided visit of the Gurdwara of Nankana
Back to Lahore
Nankana Sahib
MANGLA DAM
The Mangla Dam is a multipurpose dam located on the Jhelum River and the 7th largest dam in the world. The Mangla Dam was the first of the two dams constructed to reduce this shortcoming and strengthen the irrigation system of the country as part of the Indus Basin Project, the other being Tarbela Dam on River Indus. The dam was constructed between 1961 to 1967 across the Jhelum River, and includes a reservoir, main embankment, intake embankment, main spillway, emergency spillway, intake structures, 5 tunnels and a power station. This dam is not only used for as water reservoir but also as Hydro power generator. Mangla Lake is beautiful lake with total water storage capacity of 9.12 km square.
Mangla Dam
KAGHAN VALLEY
On a Community service tour, you and your students work side by side with locals on community-driven projects in Pakistan. We partner with established NGOs to make sure your contributions are both meaningful and sustainable. We are committed to contribute to the economic development of our society in general and to give back to the local community. Under the guidance of our trained guides, you’ll gain insight into the economic, environmental and social challenges, communities face today in Pakistan.
Spend time in understanding the traditional culture while addressing the barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential—as well as their social and economic struggles.
Day 01 Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad, Drive to Kaghan Valley
Overnight in Kaghan
Day 02 Kaghan Valley
Orientation meeting at the school
Overnight at Kaghan Vall
Day 03 Kaghan Valley
Service learning work, Siri Payee excursion
Overnight at Kaghan Valley
Day 04 Kaghan Valley
Community service
Trek back to the hotel and get to know the area
Overnight at Kaghan Valley
Day 05 Kaghan Valley
Community service work, Meet locals, Evening free for leisure
Overnight at Kaghan Valley
Day 06 Kaghan Valley
Farewell at the school, Reflections, Bonfire
Overnight at Karimabad
Day 07 Naran
Naran and Lake Saif-ul-Muluk
Overnight at Naran
Day 08 Kaghan Valley
Leisure time at Naran with water rafting, cycling and trekking
Overnight at Naran
Day 09 Islamabad
Depart for Islamabad, Sightseeing of Islamabad
Overnight t Islamabad
Day 10 Departure
Kaghan Valley
HUNZA
On a Community service tour, you and your students work side by side with locals on community-driven projects in Pakistan. We partner with established NGOs to make sure your contributions are both meaningful and sustainable. We are committed to contribute to the economic development of our society in general and to give back to the local community. Under the guidance of our trained guides, you’ll gain insight into the economic, environmental and social challenges, communities face today in Pakistan.
Spend time in understanding the traditional culture while addressing the barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential—as well as their social and economic struggles. Immerse in the rich local culture, and help to develop sustainable solutions that address poverty, gender inequality, education gaps and environmental challenges
Day 01 Islamabad
Islamabad sightseeing
Overnight stay at the hotel Islamabad
Day 02 Gilgit/Hunza
Flight to Gilgit
Transfer to Karimabad/ Hunza with sightseeing enroute.
Orientation meeting
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 03 Hunza
Get to know Karimabad and first visit to the project
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 04 Hunza
Community service , Visit of local projects , Reflections
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 05 Hunza
Community service work, Meet locals, Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 06 Hunza
Community service work
Guided visit of Karimabad, Reflections
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 07 Hunza
Community service work
Guided visit of Karimabad’s surrounding area , Reflections
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 08 Hunza
Community service work, Leisure time
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 09 Hunza
Full day excursion with trekking and adventure
Leisure time
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 10 Khunjerab Pass
Full day excursion to Khunjerab Pass,
Activities in the Khunjerab National Park
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 11 Hunza
FAREWELL at the project
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 12 Hunza
Leisure and Farewell bonfire
Overnight stay at the hotel Karimabad
Day 13 Gilgit
Departure for Gilgit
Overnight stay at the hotel Gilgit
Day 14 Islamabad
Flight Gilgit-Islamabad and onwards destination