Overview
The ancient region of Gandhara, which included portions of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, was a thriving center of art, learning, and culture. It is most known for being a Buddhist center. The distinctive Greco-Buddhist art style was produced by a unique fusion of Indian, Persian, and Hellenistic Greek traditions. The most notable contribution of this art form is the creation of the first anthropomorphic depictions of the Buddha, which revolutionized Buddhist iconography throughout Asia.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arriving in Pakistan, Lahore International Airport | HOTEL | |
| 02 | Lahore Sightseeing | HOTEL | |
| 03 | Travel from Lahore to Islamabad | HOTEL | |
| 04 | Islamabad to Taxila sightseeing & return | HOTEL | |
| 05 | Travel from Islamabad to Peshawar | HOTEL | |
| 06 | Peshawar to Swat | HOTEL | |
| 07 | Swat to Peshawar | HOTEL | |
| 08 | Peshawar to Islamabad | HOTEL | |
| 09 | Flight Home | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- In cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, assisting with the application process for a trekking permit in Islamabad.
- The cost of a trekking permit (as governed by Pakistani government regulations).
- A visa invitation letter along with any supporting documentation that may be required.
- Depending on availability, the domestic airfare from Islamabad to Skardu to Islamabad includes all government taxes.
- Accommodations in Islamabad and Skardu's hotels and guest houses.
- Sleeping configurations: Toilet tent for small groups and a mess/kitchen tent. Separate dining tents, mess tents, tables, and chairs are needed for larger gatherings.
- Transfers by 4x4 Jeep: Skardu to Jhola to Skardu, then back via Hushe.
- If a flight is canceled, there will be private transportation by road for two days from Islamabad to Skardu, or the other way around, with one night spent in transit.
- Experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
- Sightseeing in Islamabad, including transport and English-speaking guide.
- Our field kitchen prepared all of the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), toll taxes & parking fees.
Services Not Included
- Airport taxes, excess baggage fees, and international airfare.
- Islamabad meals (apart from hotel breakfasts).
- Room service, minibar, laundry, drinks, internet and phone bills, shopping, etc. are examples of personal expenses.
- Liability insurance: Customers are responsible for securing their own health, travel, and accident insurance. (5K Adventure is not responsible for theft, illness, accidents, or loss of personal belongings.)
- Tipping local employees and porters (at the discretion of the client).
- Any unanticipated expenses brought on by landslides, natural disasters, political unrest, cancelled flights, or other outside circumstances.
- Firearms and ammunition: Hunters are expected to bring their own rifles and ammunition, for which additional import permits are required.
- Any service that isn't specifically listed in the "What's Included" section.
- 1 SET - Modest clothing
- 1 PAIR - Comfortable walking shoes
- 1 SET - Layered clothing
- 1 PIECE - Headwear
- 1 PIECE - Daypack
- 1 SET - Sunscreen and lip balm
- 1 PIECE - Camera
- 1 PIECE - Water bottle
- 1 PIECE - Power bank
- 1 SET - Personal hygiene items
- 1 PIECE - Passport and visa
- 1 PIECE - Travel insurance information
- 1 SET - Booking confirmations
