All 6 UNESCO Sites of Pakistan Grand Tour
One journey, all six UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pakistan: Makli, Mohenjo-daro, Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens, Rohtas Fort, Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi, from Karachi to Islamabad.
- Duration12 Days
- PaceEasy to moderate
- RegionsSindh, Punjab, KP
- Best SeasonOctober – March
- GroupPrivate, 2+ guests
Every UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan
This UNESCO grand tour is the complete heritage journey through Pakistan. You begin in Karachi with Makli Hill and Thatta, fly north to Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Valley, then continue to Lahore for the Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens. From there you drive the old Grand Trunk Road to Rohtas Fort, Taxila and the Gandhara monastery of Takht-i-Bahi.
Along the way you also see places on the UNESCO tentative list, such as the Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque, Tomb of Jahangir and Uch Sharif. Domestic flights shorten the long distances, and every section is checked against the latest security advice. Before you go, read Is Pakistan Safe? and our packing list for Pakistan.
Trip Highlights
- All six UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pakistan
- Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Valley
- Lahore Fort, Shalamar Gardens and the Walled City
- Rohtas Fort on the Grand Trunk Road
- Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi in Gandhara
- Domestic flights to save time
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karachi
Airport pickup and city heritage drive.
Overnight: KarachiDay 2Makli and Thatta
Chaukhandi tombs, Makli necropolis and the Shah Jahan Mosque.
Overnight: KarachiDay 3Fly to Sukkur / Mohenjo-daro
Fly north (subject to schedules and security check) and visit the Sukkur Barrage area.
Overnight: Sukkur or LarkanaDay 4Mohenjo-daro
Morning at Mohenjo-daro and its museum.
Overnight: Sukkur or LarkanaDay 5To Multan
Travel by air or motorway to Multan, the city of Sufi saints.
Overnight: MultanDay 6Multan to Lahore
Morning at the shrines of Multan, then drive to Lahore on the motorway.
Overnight: LahoreDay 7Lahore Fort and Walled City
Lahore Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Badshahi Mosque and Wazir Khan Mosque.
Overnight: LahoreDay 8Shalamar Gardens
Shalamar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Museum.
Overnight: LahoreDay 9Rohtas Fort
Drive the GT Road to Rohtas Fort, then on to Islamabad.
Overnight: IslamabadDay 10Taxila
Full day at Taxila’s museum, Sirkap, Dharmarajika and Jaulian.
Overnight: IslamabadDay 11Takht-i-Bahi
Day trip to Takht-i-Bahi and Sahr-i-Bahlol, subject to security clearance.
Overnight: IslamabadDay 12Departure
Airport drop-off in Islamabad.
Overnight: End of tourItineraries can change with weather, road conditions, site closures and security advice. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 11 nights in good hotels with breakfast
- Domestic flight Karachi to Sukkur (or as planned)
- Daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking cultural guide throughout
- Entry fees to all monuments and museums in the itinerary
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and phone calls
- Police escort fees if required
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the UNESCO Grand Tour?
The only way to see all six UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pakistan in one trip.
Expert heritage guides and comfortable, well-planned logistics.
Daily security checks and flexible routing.
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Good to Know
Best time to go
October to March is cool and pleasant in Punjab and Sindh; summer days can pass 40°C.
Dress code
Modest clothing; women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
Entry tickets
Foreigners pay separate entry fees at monuments; all fees in the itinerary are included.
Safety
We follow official advice and local updates and adjust the route if needed. Read Is Pakistan Safe?
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