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Three cities that between them cover most of what people come to northern Pakistan for outside the mountains: Mughal Lahore, the modern capital, the Gandhara Buddhist heritage at Taxila, and Peshawar's old city on the edge of the Khyber. Travelled privately with an English speaking guide and all permits handled.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1, Lahore
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan and the Walled City, ending on the Food Street.
Day 2, Lahore to Islamabad via motorway
Morning drive north, then Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument and Daman e Koh.
Day 3, Taxila to Peshawar
Gandhara sites and museum at Taxila, then west to Peshawar. Evening in the old city with tea at Qissa Khwani.
Day 4, Peshawar & Takht i Bahi
Peshawar Museum's Gandhara collection and Sethi House, then the UNESCO hilltop monastery at Takht i Bahi before returning to Islamabad.
Tour Highlights
Lahore Fort & Badshahi MosqueFaisal Mosque & IslamabadTaxila Gandhara RuinsPeshawar Qissa Khwani BazaarTakht i Bahi Monastery
What's Included
Private vehicle and driver throughout
3 nights hotel with breakfast
English speaking guide
All monument entry fees and permits
Airport transfers and e visa invitation letter
Not Included
International flights
Pakistan visa fee
Lunches and dinners
Khyber Pass permit if requested
Travel insurance
Tour Information
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Travel Mode
Private car
Departure City
Lahore
Group Size
1 to 8 people
Best Time
October March
Visa Support
Invitation letter and NOC provided
Where You'll Stay
Lahore hotel
1 night near the old city.
Islamabad hotel
1 night in the diplomatic enclave area.
Peshawar hotel
1 night at a secure, established city property.
Questions About This Tour
The city centre and the museum are routinely visited and the security situation has been stable for years, but foreign nationals may need an NOC for certain areas and the Khyber Pass itself requires a separate permit and escort. We arrange what is needed and advise honestly on anything we would not recommend.
Women should carry a scarf for mosques and the Peshawar old city, where dress is more conservative than Lahore or Islamabad. Men should avoid shorts. Your guide will flag anything specific before you arrive at each site.