Gandhara Kingdom Tour Highlights:
Gandhara Kingdom tour is focused on Buddhist civilization. Gandhara is cradle of Buddhist Civilization and the roots of Gandhara are very much linked with Indus Civilization. The tour will highlight the today’s life of Pakhtuns and the past of this region by visiting archeological sites of Buddhist period. This tour is very fruitful for the history and for the students of archeology. Gandhara Kingdom tour is highly recommended for the families and individual travelers. Taxila, Peshawar and Swat valley are one of the major centers of Buddhist civilization in today’s Pakistan.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Islamabad
On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon we will go for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad – Peshawar
Leave for Peshawar, en route visit Taxila museum and sites. After lunch drive for Peshawar and overnight. Overnight stay in hotel at Peshawar.
Day 03: Peshawar
Morning excursion for Khyber Pass and afternoon visit old city and bazaars. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 04: Peshawar – Swat
Drive for Peshawar, en route visit Takht Bhai (the largest Buddhist monastery of Pakistan). Afternoon visit the Bhuddhist sites and museum of Swat and explore the Gandhara Kingdom tour. Overnight stay in hotel at Swat.
Day 05: Swat
Full day excursion for upper Swat valley (Kalam). Overnight stay in hotel at Saidu Sharif (Swat).
Day 06: Swat – Islamabad
This day we will drive back to Islamabad, on arrival transfer to airport/ hotel or vice versa.
End of Gandhara Kingdom Tour and end of Pakistan tour
Package Price:
Price would be quoted as per group size and services
Package Includes:
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with 3-4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Air-conditioned luxury transport
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry fees to monuments
- All kind of taxes
- Domestic flights as per program