Cholistan Indus Aventura
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival at Islamabad airport, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel, PM city tour of IslamabadWe will begin at the old city of Rawalpindi, at the Raja (King) Bazaar. A stop in the silver and gold bazaars will allow us to catch traditional craftsmen at work. We will then continue on the main street linking the Twin cities - Murree Road - before arriving at the gleaming new capital. We pass shining new buildings and thousands of park areas - a full 50 percent of the 350 square mile site is set aside for parks. We will then stop at the Shakar Parian, "Sweet Hills" to catch a bird's eye view of Islamabad.Our next stop will be Shah Faisal Mosque which is the landmark of Islamabad. Overnight at the Hotel, (Breakfast only)
Day 02: Islamabad
Breakfast at the hotel. AM drive to Lahore. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel. PM at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel, (Breakfast only)Day 03: Lahore
After breakfast full day city tour. Our tour includes visit to Lahore Fort, a marvel of Moghal architecture begun in the 11th century and completed finally by the end of the 16th century. Amongst the Emperors who contributed to its splendour are Emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. We will visit the beautiful palace of Mirrors, ShahJahan's Quadrangle and the Pearl Mosque. Overlooking the Fort is the Badshahi mosque - the world's largest - and it is our next stop. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. Pakistan's famous poet-philosopher, Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, lies buried outside the masjid. We will also visit the Pakistan Day memorial. Overnight at the Hotel, (Breakfast only)Day 04: Lahore
Breakfast at the hotel. AM drive to Bahawalpur. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel, (Breakfast only)Day 05: Bahawalpur
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Bahawalpur. Bahawalpur was an independent state until the creation of Pakistan and was built in about 780.To the east of the town it has a new palace called the Daulat Khana. In the palace grounds is an Italianate building, the Nur Mahal, (complete in 1875), and a mosque adjoining it.There is also a museum in the grounds which is certainly worth visiting. Bahawalpur also has a small zoo. In the bazaar you can buy distinctive embroidered Bahawalpuri slippers and shoes, and local pottery. The State if Bhawalpur is famous for its Islamic University and Colleges. There is the Quaid - e - Azam and Medical College. The Jamia Masjid built by Amir Sadiq Mohammad Khan is in the heart of Bahawalpur Bazaar. PM drive to Chananpir. Overnight in Tents, (Breakfast & Dinner)Day 06 Chananpir
After breakfast drive towards Drawar Fort, 10 Km short of Drawar Fort we meet the Camel & Ride upto Drawar Fort.Drawar Fort, which lies in Cholistan Desert. This fort is thought by some to be the most impressive fort in this region. The actual age of the fort site is unknown but it has been built and destroyed several times. It is reputed to have been built by a Rawal Prince and later on it was taken over by the Bahawalpur Nawab (Ruler) who rebuilt it with backed bricks brought from Uch Sharif 40 miles away. The way these bricks were transported to Drawar is very interesting. A human line of men was made right from Uch Sharif to Drawar and the bricks handed from hand to hand. Where brought toDarawar by this conveyer belt. The fort is in good conditions from outside but inside most of the buildings have fallen down. Also worth visiting is the Darawar Mosque, which is a 100 years old, built with white marble stone. Another interesting place of visit here is the Nawab Family buril ground where many of the old Nawab and their family are burried. The tomb here are attractive, built with marble and decorated with blue glazed style which contrast beautifully Ochre landscape. Overnight in Tents, (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)Day 07: Darawar
After breakfast proceed for Camel ride. PM visit of the Fort and surroundings. Overnight in Tents, (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)Day 08: Darawar Fort - Panjnad
After breakfast drive to Panjnad, enroute visit Uuch Sharif. PANJNAD - In Bahawalpur District at the confluence of the Sutlej and the Chanab,is the historic town of Uch Sharif. With Muslims it was the most important cultural religious centre in the 13th century.It is also famous for its beautiful shrines with blue mosaic and other embellishments done on stucco and other materials.Uch Sharif is the most ancient and historically important place. situated about 9 miles from Punjnad.Uch Sharif which has been a unique centre for focusing the role of Islam in its socio cultural aspect. It was founded by Hazrat Gaisoodraz and is known for the tombs of his followers Jahaniyan Jahangasht and Bibi Jivindi. This ancient town has some beautiful mosques and mausoleums. Overnight in Tents, (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)Day 09: Panjnad - Multan
After breakfast drive to Multan. PM city tour of Multan. The visitors passing along the national Highway through the fertile area of Multan, have glimpse of the beautiful shrines which are the masterpiece of the Islamic architecture. The walls of these shrines are artistically painted with the famous work of Naqqashi (traditional Islamic art) while the ceilings are studded with pieces and crystals f mirror glass and the floors are laid with coloured tiles. During the city tour you will visit the embroidery market, tomb of rukn-i-alam, tomb of Baha-u-din Zakaria and some other places.TOMB OF RUKN-I-ALAM:
The tomb of rukn- i-alam which was built between 1320 and 1324 is an unmatched pre-Moghul masterpiece. His tomb demonstrated what this meant. Brick masonry and wood became were used in building in which walls lean forward to hold the grand design and superstructure of the dome. Here technology could even be said to have gone beyond aesthetics to touch upon the miraculous. A Tughlaq King had built it as his last resting place. But God's will was such that it became the tomb of a saint. The most interesting feature of the tomb is that the "Taqwa"of a soul shows its grandeur and strength which are regal. Built above Multan on a hill, it commands the city and its people to God's ways. This tomb is not just a building it is an experience in which life and religion are harmoniously blended.TOMB OF BAHA-U-DIN ZAKARIA
Standing at the north - eastern fringe of the high mound representing the ancient fort of Multan , is eternal abode of Al - Sheikh Al-Kabir Sheikh-ul-Islam Bahaud-Din Abu Muhammad Zakaria Al - Qureshi al - Asadi, one of the greatest saints of the Suhrawardiya Silsila and one of the most distinguished disciples of Sheikh al - Shuyukh Shahab Al - Din Suhrawardy. He was the founder of Suhrawardiya Silsila in the Sub-Continent. Overnight at the Hotel, (Breakfast only)Day 10: Multan - Islamabad
After breakfast transfer to airport and fly to Islamabad. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.PM at leisure.Farewell dinner after all the adventure and excitement. Its time to say good-bye to each other with a wish to meeting again at some other CR Enterprises' adventure program in future. Overnight at the hotel, (Breakfast & Dinner)Day 11: Islamabad
Transfer to airport for your return flight. (Breakfast only)