Introduction In an exciting move to attract more tourists, the Government of Pakistan has introduced a visa policy that allows citizens from 126 countries to obtain a 90 days multiple visa prior to arrival at no cost. The process has been streamlined to require only a valid passport, photo and a straightforward form. This means...Read More
Introduction Situated in the Jhelum district of Punjab, Pakistan, Rohtas Fort stands as a grand testament to the military and architectural genius of the 16th century. This formidable fortress, built by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also a symbol of the region’s rich historical and...Read More
Uch Sharif’s history is rich with complexity and cultural blending. The city may trace its roots back to 325 BCE, possibly founded by Alexander the Great as Alexandria on the Indus. Natives from the Greek region of Thrace were said to have settled in Uch, at the confluence of the Acesines river with the Indus....Read More
The Manthal Buddha Rock unveils an ancient tale that takes us back to the eight century. Often overshadowed by the grandeur of the surrounding mountains, this remarkable site invites us to explore the late phase of the “Golden Era of Buddhism” in the upper Indus Valley, a period spanning from the eighth to the tenth...Read More
Nestled in the heart of Multan – the city of saints – the Tomb of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam stands not only as an architectural marvel but as a living testament to the spiritual richness that defines this historic city. Join us on a detailed exploration, delving into the intricate history, architectural grandeur, and profound cultural...Read More
Gandhara was the name of a region located in the present northwestern part of Pakistan. In the north it was extended into Swat valley while the valley of Peshawar was making is southern territories. In the west it included Jalalabad in Afghanistan. River Indus including Taxila marked its eastern boundary line. Ancient Gandhara is mentioned...Read More
The most historic and strategically crucial passage of Khyber Pass is part of Spinghar or Safed Koh mountain range which is a smaller range connected to Hindu Raj mountain range, extending up to Shandur Pass in the northeast while its eastern boundaries is flanked by the Himalayas separated by Indus River. On the western flank...Read More
Confirmation of a 12 people group from our Japanese Tour Operator for Afghanistan Tour encouraged us to travel again to Afghanistan to confirm what services are available and improvements are made since the tour by Yousaf and Waseem when they had to stay at a tea house in Bamiyan. For this time it was decided...Read More
Yousaf and Waseem could travel to Bamiyan only, as the road to Band e Ameer was not yet cleared from mines. Afghanistan at that time was the country with most mines laid out during the Soviet occupation period. At Bamiyan, they spent the night at Mama hotel (Chai Khana) the only place to stay. On...Read More
Since I had decided to discontinue my job in Saudi Arabia so I returned to Pakistan in March 2002 soon after attending ITB, the largest Tourism mart in Berlin where I discussed the opportunity of running tours in Afghanistan with several European and American tour operators. Most of them showed interest in the idea as...Read More
