Overview
Lahore, The City from 1000 CE
You will land at Lahore Airport and your journey begins to one of the world’s greatest ancient cities. For at least 2,000 years this northeastern city in Pakistan has been a center of learning for scholars, poets, and mystics.
The Walled City of Lahore, also known as Old City, forms the historic core of Lahore, Pakistan. The city was established around 1000 CE in the western half of the Walled City, which was fortified by a mud wall during the medieval era. The Walled City was bestowed with numerous monuments during the Mughal era, with some of Lahore’s most iconic structures being located in the Walled City, such as the lavishly decorated Wazir Khan Mosque, the massive Badshahi Mosque, and the Shahi Hammam.
It is said that who have not seen Lahore, isn’t born yet ( Local quote )
Islamabad, The City of Nature & peace
Capital of Pakistan, on the Potwar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) lying at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 feet passing through Margallas, the hill range which is part of the Himalayan foothills located within the Margalla Hills National Park, north of Islamabad, Pakistan. The Margalla range has an area of 12,605 hectares. The hills are a part of Murree hills
This itinerary is designed for culture & history lovers.
Itinerary
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Airport pickup & hotel check in
Pak Army museum
Lahore museum
Lunch at Poet Restaurant
Lahore fort
Badshahi Mosque
Sheesh Mahal
Costumed guides and Mughal Era Characters& Rangeela Rikshah Ride
Traditional refreshments
Dinner @ Haveli restaurant, walled city
Traditional Breakfast
Lahore walled City tour
Masjid Wazir Khan
Roaming around Packages Mall, Anarkali Bazar
Lunch at Village, Lahore
Wahga Border tour 02:00pm – 07:00pm
Dinner at Haveli – Badshahi Masid top view
Departure for Islamabad
Lunch @ Kalarkahar
Kheora Salt mine visit
Islamabad hotel checkin
Shah Faisal Mosque
Pakistan Monument
Lunch@ centaurus
Lake view park, walk along side lake through spacious bird species
The Monal, dinning Experience at top of Margalla Hills.
Airport Drop
The Trip Cost Includes
- Airport transfers (Private vehicles, see transport details)
- Private & dedicated transport with Driver throughout the trip
- 4W Jeep rides at selective treks
- Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea/coffee and refreshments etc)
- ( See your meal details )
- accommodations during the trip in best hotels ( see details )
- Camping facility at selective sites
- Local guide / care taker at each destination ( click to meet your guides )
- Entry passes / tickets included for the activities ( click to see the activities section )
- Camping sleeping bag, trekking map, Camp, Camping chairs / table, flash lights (in case you don’t have your own. ( to be returned after completion of the trip)
- Bar B Q and bonfire setup and selective sites.
- First Aid Medical Kit ( Your guide will carry )
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Additional hotel Expenses ( minibar, laundry etc..)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Transport
Traveling has always been an important feature and is a key element in tourism. With the Focus on optimum comfort and efficiency we have developed best transport network according to the need of traveler consider the factors such as;
The various mode of transport can be broadly divided into the following three categories:
For details please refer our page http://www.excitingpakistan.com/our-panel-hotels/
FAQs
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You will be received by Hotel directly. Usually, hotels do plan to pick up / drop their guests in groups if arriving on same flight in that case Grand Cabin or Coaster is used ( cost is included in package ). However, large chain hotels in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad also offer private Car pick / drop (in that case additional charges are applicable)
Yes, booking can be canceled
You will be received by Hotel directly. Usually, hotels do plan to pick up / drop their guests in groups if arriving on same flight in that case Grand Cabin or Coaster is used ( cost is included in package ). However, large chain hotels in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad also offer private Car pick / drop (in that case additional charges are applicable)
After making advance payment (as mentioned in trip details), you will receive Hotel reservation vouchers from our team. Click to see our panel hotels.
Except some big cities like Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad; when you try to search for hotels online in smaller cities, you will probably only have a few options. You should know that not all hotels and guest houses in Pakistan are on booking websites. Even if you find one and book it, you will probably be asked to pay at the property rather than online.
We, exciting Pakistan team ensures advance booking of hotels as per your itinerary and travel needs through our network. You will receive reservation vouchers for starting & ending hotels before start of your trip. However, we use a variety of hotels en-route and so a complete list of hotels may or may not be provided until day 1 of your tour.
Yes, there will be half an hour orientation session in our office in Lahore, wherein, we will explain you each & every details before your trip starts. However, if you are starting your Journey from Islamabad we can have this session upon your visit to Lahore.
Trip specific information on transportation can be found on the ‘trip transportation tab’ and in ‘trip brochure’ however in most cases we use Toyota Grand Cabin ( Group 6~10), Toyota Coaster ( Group 10~18) and a Car Toyota GLI or similar for single or couple travelers. 4W Jeeps are used to ride on specific locations in mountains. However, we recommend that you use some of local transport as well to give a flavor to your journey through face-to-face interaction with the local people and culture.
Our panel drivers are best in town in terms of their experience and expertise to drive in hill locations.
There is no such compulsion. However, it is recommended to have local support specially in Northern areas.
We have dedicated local resources working in our team, who will guide and ensure your comfort throughout the trip. Role of travel guide is significant especially in northern areas who will help you on sites and activities like site seeing, camping, trekking, bonfire, river rafting, food arrangements, jeep rides etc. They would accompany you as and when required.
Buying a Sim Card as a foreigner in Pakistan is not as easy as many other countries like you can’t buy it at the airport, However, you will be able to get prepaid SIM Card at Franchise. You must have your passport with you to be able to get one.
We can assist you to buy a sim upon your arrival in Pakistan. Basic sims are free with some data to consume.
Keep in mind that 4G internet is very cheap in Pakistan and the speed is usually good enough to share pictures, call your family via WhatsApp or post stories on Instagram. However, you may find some signal issues in northern areas especially during hiking / trekking.
With the increasing trends in Pakistan tourism for last few years, Pakistani people have just started to relate them with tourists. They might stare at you or come to you for small talk or they might even ask for a selfie or hand shake. This is how they try to show their hospitality.
People in Pakistan are very kind and friendly. They want you to feel welcome and you will probably get invited for tea or sometimes even dinner. You will be feeling like ‘Center of attraction’, Enjoy the moment.
We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our local guides. This intimate size ensures that your group will not crowd your experience. You can expect up to 15 travelers on a trip but the average is 8~10. Check individual trip pages for maximum group sizes.
We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our ‘Trip Details’ document includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual trip summary page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.
We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to carry throughout.
Requirements for travel visas vary widely depending on your nationality. However, Pakistan tourism Ministry has eased-off the visa requirements for many countries aimed tourism promotion. See Pakistan Embassy contacts & visa requirements on our “Resources” page to websites that will help you through the visa process. You may be asked from local embassy to provide invitation letter from the travel company, which Exciting Pakistan team will arrange for you.
Please see our ‘resources’ page to website for ‘health & safety’ guide.
Travelers arrive from all over the world to begin our tours and it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange flights. Just ask for an air quote when making your booking.
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits for most of our tours. However, travelers with pre-existing medical conditions are required to consult their Doctors especially if they are planning to visit norther areas involving trekking & hiking activities.
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if you are traveling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another traveler of the same sex. Ideally you should chose our trips as a couple or as group-travelers.
It’s extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult our Travel Specialist before you book your adventure.
For privacy reasons we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share an adventurous spirit and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level. Ideally you will be having separate hotel & transport arrangements if traveling as a ‘Couple’ or in groups of 4~6, 6~8 & 8~10 friends / family members. See transport tab under the trip section for details.
This is of significance to know that Pakistan is low-cost country to travel. With the help of our local network we have able to develop ‘Services chain’ that help spending money providing an authentic experience, instead of on lavish hotels and expensive western-style meals. We pass these savings on to you with optimized quality in low-budget. We have developed a focused itinerary and targeted approach towards things-to-do. we do throw in the major highlights of a destination, the things that everyone goes to see. On every trip page we show you the ‘things Included ‘ of your trip, things that many other companies charge locally for.
Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels. Please contact Exciting Pakistan Travel Specialist for price information for hotel options. If we are unable to provide you with the extra nights we will give you the name of a hotel you can contact directly.
Tips are not included in the tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion. Our Trip Details documentation includes suggested tipping amounts.
Pakistan is considered as paradise for foodies. Food here, is characterized by a blend of various regional cooking traditions of the subcontinent, Central Asia as well as elements from its Mughal legacy. The various cuisines are derived from Pakistan’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Food ranges “mild to spicy” which is characteristic of flavors of the East. Your trip would not reach its full capacity without dipping into Pakistani food culture. Read our page on 21-top foods in Pakistan.
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