Pakistan The civilizations of the Indus Valley March 01 to 17, 2018 - Led by Professor Mehreen Chida-Razvi Lecturer - Spiekermann Travel
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Pakistan
The civilizations of the Indus Valley
March 01 to 17, 2018
Led by Professor Mehreen Chida-Razvi Lecturer
in Islamic Art & Architecture
The Indus Valley Civilization Sun, Mar 04 Islamabad-Taxila - Ceremony at Wagah Border. Return
flourished in the vast river plains Islamabad to your hotel for dinner and
and adjacent regions in what are Our day will start with excursion of overnight. (B,L,D)
now Pakistan and western India. Historic city of Taxila, National
The earliest cities became integrated Museum and see some of the best Wed, Mar 07 Lahore-Harappa-
into an extensive urban culture known archeological sites of Taxila. Multan
around 4,600 years ago and Taxila has one of the most important After an early breakfast drive to
continued to dominate the region and best known archaeological Harappa; one of the world’s first cities
for at least 700 years from 2600 to treasures, with the remains of three which was founded over 5,000 years
1900 B.C. great cities and dozens of Buddhist ago. Archeological discoveries at
The Indus Valley Civilization is monasteries dating from 600 BC to Harappa in the 1920s have completely
also known as the Harappa AD 600. It also had places of changed the history of India. The
Civilization, after Harappa, the first ancient city discovered at Harappa is
learning (from 5th century BCE to
of its sites to be excavated in the thought to be the first ancient Indus
5the century AD). It was
1920s, in what was then the Punjab urban center. Today it is being studied
strategically located at the junction
province of British India, and is with modern scientific and multi-
of trade routes linking China, India,
now in Pakistan. The discovery of disciplinary tools. Before the
Central Asia and the west. Return to
Harappa, and soon afterwards, discovery of Harappa no one knew
your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Mohenjo Daro, was the culmination that the subcontinent has such an
(B,L,D) advanced and well developed
of work beginning in 1861 with the
founding of the Archaeological Mon, Mar 05 Islamabad - Lahore civilization of scale been ever existed
Survey of India in the British Raj. Today we are taking the morning in the Indus Valley. Afterwards
Excavation of Harappan sites has flight to Lahore and upon arrival we transfer to your hotel for check in and
been ongoing since 1920, with will start our day by exploring overnight. (B,L,D)
important breakthroughs beautiful sites of Lahore, starting
occurring as recently as 1999. with Lahore museum, Badshahi
Come join us on this amazing Mosque, Samadhi and Lahore fort.
archaeological expedition. Three great forts were built by the
Ihab Zaki
Mughals during their days of rule,
Manager, Spiekermann Travel Delhi, Agra and Lahore. Lahore Fort
covering a vast area of 375 by 300
Thu-Fri, Mar 01 – 02 USA - meters. The Fort contains some of
Islamabad the most impressive secular Mughal
Depart USA, connecting flight to buildings in the South Asia. Thu, Mar 08 Multan
Pakistan’s Islamabad airport Afterwards transfer to your hotel for
Today is a full day to explore the city
arriving the second day very late at check in and overnight. (B,L,D)
of saints (Multan) by visiting the
night. Upon arrival, you will be met famous sufi shrines of Shah Rukun
Tue, Mar 06 Lahore
and transferred to your hotel. Alam (pillar of the world), Bahauddin
In the afternoon, depart for Shahi
Sat, Mar 03 Islamabad Hammam (Royal Bath) and the Zakerya and Shams Sabzwari.
After leisurely breakfast we will Wazir Khan Mosque. The Shahi Afterwards visit the famous Hussain
Hammam is the only monumental Agahi Bazzar and other monuments
head for Faisal Mosque, built in
building in Pakistan which (if time permitted). Return to your
1976 with a generous grant of $120
million which was funded by King represents the Central hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Driving Asian/Turkish/Irani tradition of Fri, Mar 09 Multan - Bahawalpur
through constitutional avenue we public hot baths. It was designed as
After Breakfast, visit the famous blue
will enjoy view of the stunning a public bathhouse to service both
pottery factory of Multan and
Supreme Court of Pakistan the visiting travelers as well as the
continue to Bahawalpur. Multan is
building, Prime Minister house and inhabitants of the city. Hakim Ilm
famous for its blue glazed tiles and
secretariat, Presidential Palace and ud din Ansari, a royal physician
pottery for many centuries. We will
Parliament House. Return to your during the reign of Shah Jahan, who
visit one of a workshop on our way to
hotel for dinner and overnight. was granted the title of Wazir Khan,
Bahawalpur. These tiles have adorned
(B,L,D) was also responsible for the
many buildings of monumental
construction of the famous Wazir
architecture throughout the region. A
Khan Mosque. We will end the day
pleasant town with lots of tree-lined
by participating Flags Lowering
avenues and public parks, shrine which is located on the islet Thu, Mar 15 Haidarabad-Thatta
Bahawalpur has a relaxed and open of the Indus River and flowing –Makili-Chokundii-Karachi
feel environment. It is a good base between Rohri, and Sukkur. After Start your morning with a drive on
from which it is possible to visit Uch crossing Rohri Bridge a road runs the National Highway towards
Sharif and the series of forts in the along the river towards Sukkur. Thatta where we will visit the Grand
Cholistan Desert. Afterwards Walking along this road we will Mosque of Shah Jahan; built
transfer to your hotel for check in and notice a very big and spacious between 1644 and 1647, it was a gift
overnight. (B,L,D) building which is located in a grove from Shah Jahan in recognition of the
of trees on the left hand side. Return hospitality he received in Thatta
Sat, Mar 10 Bahawalpur to your hotel for the overnight. while seeking refuge from his father,
Start your morning with visiting the (B,L,D) Jahangir. The mosque is a
Cholistan Desert and the extension contemporary of one of Shah Jahan’s
Tue, Mar 13 Sukkur-Mohenjo
of the Desert shows that it is the other great buildings, the Taj Mahal.
Daro- Larkana
largest desert on the subcontinent. The mosque is built in the form of a
After breakfast, drive to the Kot Diji
You will see the remains of a great great caravanserai with a large court
archaeological site, to visit the
civilization that once flourished here enclosed by a double arcaded corridor
famous fort of the state of Khairpur.
and visit the Derawar Fort at the of 93 domed compartments.
The site stands on one of the rare
edge of the desert. In the afternoon Afterwards we will head towards to
outcrops of limestone that are part
depart for Uch Sharif to visit the Karachi and visit the historical
of the Rohri Hills to the north.
famous Sufi shrines of Bibi monuments at Makili. Continue
Dating between 3500- 2500 BC, there
Jawandi and Saeed Jalaludin driving to Banbhore to explore the
are two distinct parts to the site. One
Bukhari. Return to your hotel for ruins from the Scythian-Parthian,
is comprised of the citadel and the
dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) Hindu-Buddhist and Arab periods of
residences of the ruling class and the
influence. End your day in Karachi
other is where the residences of the
Sun, Mar 11 Bahawalpur - and transfer to your hotel for check in
commoners are located. Excavation
Sukkur and overnight. (B,L,D)
of the upper level revealed pottery
In the morning drive to Sukkur and
of the Harappan civilization while Fri, Mar 16 Karachi
visit en route the famous Bong
the lower levels exposed evidence of Enjoy your full day in Karachi,
Mosque After lunch, head to visit
an unknown pre-Harappan culture, visiting the Mausoleum of
the extra ordinary Bhong Mosque
named as Kot Diji. Distinct forms of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder
which has adjoining Library and
pottery were found at this level of this nation. Later on continue to the
school for religious and secular
depicting a new type of ceramic National Museum of Pakistan with
education for boys and girls. Sukkur
industry. Tour the great bath, the its numerous galleries housing a
is strategically placed at a crossing
granary, the College Square and multitude of artifacts. Including
point of the Indus where the river
Pillared Hall, private homes, and the objects from the pre and proto-
cuts through the last outcrop of solid
Mohenjo-daro Museum. Afterwards history of the region dating from 5000
limestone before proceeding to the
transfer to your hotel for check in – 1500. There are some gaps, but the
sea. It has played a vital part in
and overnight. (B,L,D) remarkable exhibits represent sites
Sind’s history for over 2000 years.
Wed, Mar 14 Larkana-Sehwan such as Amri (c. 3500-2200 BC) and
Afterwards transfer to your
Sharif-Bhit Shah-Haidarabad Kot Diji (c. 3500– 2500 BC). After
hotel/Guest House for check in and
After breakfast, drive on Indus lunch, visit the Mohatta Palace
overnight. (B,L,D)
highway towards Dadu and Museum near Clifton Beach. If the
Sehwan Shareef to visit the famous time permits, visit the Saddar Bazaar
(Empress Market). Return to your
Sufi shrine of 12th century AD that
hotel for your overnight. (B,L,D)
belongs to Lal Shahbaz Qalander
who was a famous Sufi poet and Sat, Mar 17 Karachi - USA
philosopher of the time. Lal Shahbaz After breakfast, transfer to the airport
Qalandar a contemporary of Rumi, for your flight to the USA.
he travelled around Middle East,
Mon, Mar 12 Sukkur Central Asia, and Persia then finally
Today we have chance to visit the settled in Sehwan where he was
** We have the right to alter itinerary,
famous Hindu pilgrimage center of eventually buried. Afterwards
sequence, visits, lecturers, hotels and
Sadhu Bela and even we may enjoy airlines as we deem necessary. **
transfer to your hotel for check in
watching blind dolphin playing in and overnight. (B,L,D)
the Indus River. This is a sacred
About your lecturer Dr. Mehreen Chida-Razvi; earned her BSc and BA from the University of
Florida, Gainesville, before moving to London, England where she completed an MA in Art History at
the Courtauld Institute of Art, and a second MA and a PhD in the History of Art & Archaeology from
SOAS, University of London. She specializes in the history of Islamic art, architecture and material
culture in the early modern era, with a particular emphasis on the Persianate regions of Mughal South
Asia, Iran and Central Asia. Dr. Chida-Razvi’s primary research examines the history of architecture
and the built environment and she has carried out extensive fieldwork and site- research in Pakistan
and India. Another area of particular interest is the cultural and artistic interactions between Europe
and the Persianate world and the social and historical circumstances
which allowed for such connections to take place. Since 2007 Mehreen has given lectures and taught courses on Islamic art and
architecture in London and Oxford, and has furthermore been an academic contributor and consultant for a documentary on
the Taj Mahal.
Tour cost per person in double occupancy (Air & land from JFK): $ 8,995.00
Credit for not using the included air is $800.00
Other Eastern US gateways cities available
Single Supplement: $1,100.00
Price based on a minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Lodging Level: ✶✶✶- ✶✶✶✶
Special trip notes and trip grade: Moderately Rigorous Touring: Anyone joining this trip must understand that in
many places the tourist infrastructure (roads, restaurants and bathrooms) is primitive. Some days entail long drives though most roads in the
south are well paved but traffic can be a bit suffocating at city entrances. The hotels and lodges are comfortable but a couple of them lack the
usual luxuries of the west. Security checkpoints can sometimes be annoying but one has to be flexible, and patient. By signing up for this tour,
participants are acknowledging their full understanding and acceptance of all terms and conditions and are admitting that they are in good
physical and mental health and are equipped with an open mind, a sense of adventure and a tolerant and patient spirit to cope with the tour.
Your tour includes: Your tour excludes:
International airfare into Islamabad & out of Karachi. Airport taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges (estimated at
Airport/hotel/airport transfers in every city. $500.00 at time of printing).
Accommodation in hotels as per the itinerary (based Airfare from cities other than New York City (price differs
on 3-4 stars categories & few 5* hotels in larger cities.) depending on gateway city & same other East coast cities could
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary. be at same rate).
Sightseeing in each city as per the itinerary. Pakistan Visa (Currently $192.00, subject to change).
Services of English speaking guide. Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, phone calls,
Visa support letter and approval. emails, excess luggage, etc.).
Porterage at airports and hotels throughout program. Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled flights/tour
Entrance fees to all visited historical sites and museums. dates.
Water & soft drinks on board bus every day. Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters. Travel protection insurance (HIGHLY Recommended).
Trip Grade: III Challenging – Parts of the trip are physically
challenging, involve hiking on rough terrain. There may be some long Suggested air and post tour extensions:
drives on rough roads; weather conditions will be warm in the south. We recommend using Qatar Airways or Emirates Airline with
You may have simple picnic lunches, primitive bathroom facilities connecting flights through Doha or Dubai for a possible pre or
along the road and remoteness from modern towns or cities. post stopover at either of these amazing cities. Both cities
feature world renowned museums, stunning architecture, a
Lodging Level: ✶✶✶ - ✶✶✶✶ Superior: Lodges and hotels with delectable cuisine, and exceptional accommodations and in Dubai
additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to the ultimate shopping experience. The other ideal air option is
using Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. Contact us for discussing
western standards. (3 or 4 stars with a couple of 5 star as well.)
such options.
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