PROGRAMME
DAY 1
AM: Flight ISLAMABAD-KARACHI
PM: City tour by Victoria
Overnight hotel
DAY 2
THATTA excursion with visit to CHAUKUNDI, BHANBORE,
HALEJI lake & MAKLI HILLS
DAY 3
DHOBI GHAT (The great laundry) & Beach excursion
to PARADISE POINT
DAY 4
AM: Visit National Museum
PM: Flight KARACHI-ISLAMABAD
TOUR OPERATOR
TOURS ORGANISED BY WALJIS- KARACHI
13-Services Mess
Merewether Rd
Karachi
Tel: 021/5661865, 5660248
Fax: 021/5662563
E-mail: waljishm@cyber.net.pk
CRABBING TOUR (3/4 Hrs)
Price: 2400 PKR (pick-up Boat arrangements, soft drinks, etc)
Board a typical fishing trawler in Karachi Bay, for a ride out into the harbour for some Pakistani style crab fishing. If you wish you can roast your catch right on the boat, and enjoy a tasty snack.
MOENJADARO (1 Day)
Flight to Sukkur Airport with PIA and drive to Moenjodaro.
Visit Moenjodaro Sites and Museum.
Transfer to Moenjodaro Airport for return flight.
Minimum 02 Adults 2500 PKR/- Per Person
Minimum 03-05 Adults 1800 PKR/- Per Person
Minimum 06-08 Adults 1050 PKR/- Per Person
COST INCLUDES (Not airfare!)
Air-conditioned Transport (one way drive either from Sukkur to
Moenjodaro or Sukkur to Moenjodaro is included).
English Speaking Guide.
Entrance Fees at Places of Interest.
Lunch.
AIRFARE
Sector Karachi/Sukkur and Moenjodaro/Karachi
or
Karachi/Moenjodaro and Sukkur/Karachi
3295 PKR Per Person.
Moenjodaro - The "Mound of the Dead", is one of the world's oldest civilizations, dating as far back as 2000 B.C., and it is preceded in age only by the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. This archaeological wonder was discovered in 1922, and subsequent excavations show it to be divided into two parts: the upper and the lower.
THATTA TOUR
Price: 3200 PKR (Full day Airco car & driver).
Total distance KARACHI-THATTA-KARACHI Approx 280 Km
Thatta is an ancient town whose history dates back to Alexander,the Great, who used the town to rest his weary troops. Founded in the 15th century, it was used by the Moghals as the capital of Sind. It is rumoured that at this time upto 400 institutions of learning flourished. Some outstanding Moghal ruins, such as the Shahi Masjid, form the core of the religious and historical monuments preserved. The Makli Hills is an ancient necropolis containing up to a million graves spread over an area of six miles. The geometric and floral designs carved upon the stone tombs help identify the different eras and their dynasties, and reveal many a secret of the bygone days. We will also visit the archaeological site of Bhambore, whose network of streets and narrow lanes associate it with the legendary city of Debal.
CITY TOUR
Price: 1200 PKR (Airco car – 4 Hrs)
Price local Taxi (150 PKR / Hr)
The tour commences with a visit to the Mausoleum of Ouaid-i-Azam (Father of the Nation) Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The mausoleum is built entirely of white marble. It has an impressive dome
which holds a huge crystal chandelier of Chinese origin. Next we drive to the quaint Bohri bazaar, whose narrow streets and yelling hawkers make an unforgettable sight. We, then drive through Zaibunissa street, the modern shopping centre clearly identified by neon lights. Our next and final stop is the National Museum, whose Gandhara Art collection is the finest in the world.
HYDERABAD TOUR
Hyderabad, once the capital of Sind and presently the third largest city of Pakistan, is one of the oldest cities of South-Asia. Its history dates back to pre-Islamic times, when Ganjo Takar (barren hill), a nearby hilly tract, was used as a place of worship. Hyderabad traces its early beginnings to Neroon, a Hindu ruler of this part, from whom the city derived its earlier name of "Neroon Kot" (Fort of Neroon). The next important phase of its history began when the mighty Indus changed its course from Khudabad, then capital of Sind, to its present position. As a result, the then Kalhora ruler decided to shift the capital to this 'Small settlement on the left bank of the Indus’ and he ordered construction of a fort in 1768 A.D. Hyderabad Fort, Fort Museum, Shahi Bazar, Kalhora Monuments and Sind provincial Museum are worthwhile a visit.
KARACHI/HYDERABAD/KARACHI
Day 1
Karachi Pickup from the airport and drive to Hyderabad via Kotri Barrage. Kotri Barrage: about 95 miles from Karachi this barrage was constructed in 1955 on the River Indus. It is designed to pass a maximum flood of 8,75,00 cusecs. The Super Highway now connects the barrage with the city. Continue drive to Hyderabad, arrival and transfer to your hotel.
PM proceed for city sightseeing tour. We begin our tour from Hyderabad Fort, built in 1768 A.D. the fort once the court of the Kalhora and then the Talpur rulers, covers an area of about 500,000 square yards. We will then visit small Fort Museum which display portraits of Talpur rulers and their weapons and our last stop will be Shahi Bazar which is colourful and 1 1/2 miles long, the longest in Pakistan, stretches from Hyderabad Fort to Market Tower. It stocks everything from bangles, gold and silver jewellery, Sindhi embroideries; the bazaar is always crowded with shops and shoppers. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2
Hyderabad - After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour. Talpur Rulers Monuments dating from 1828 A.D. to 1878 A.D. are situated in the vicinity of Hyderabad. The most famous is that of Mir Mohammad Khan Talpur died 1870A.D. The tombs are very attractive architecturally and are made doubly attractive by tile work and floral paintings. We will then stop at the Kalhora Monument, which is famous for the Kalhora rulers of Sind. The tombs of Ghulam Shah Kalhora and Ghulam Nabi Kalhora are worth seeing for their floral paintings. Our next stop will be Shaikh Makai Fort, built in 1671 A.D. with the efforts of Nawab Izzat Khan. Today, this mausoleum, popularly known as the "Dargah" of Shah Makai Saint. Our last stop will be Sind Provincial Museum and Library, which houses archaeological and ethnological collections. PM drive back to Karachi. Karachi Arrive and transfer to the airport.
AIRLINE
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
ISLAMABAD-KARACHI-ISLAMABAD
Booked by SATTAR Travel at 6670 PKR return flight (Diplo passport)
HOTEL
PEARL CONTINENTAL
Club Road, Karachi
Tel: 021/5681835-5682655
Fax: 021/5681835-5682655
E-mail: hotelkhi@khi.comsats.net.pk
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