Indus Valley Civilization

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The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient urban civilization notable for well-planned towns like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, extensive infrastructure, and a mysterious script.

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All about the Indus Valley Civilization.

Indus Valley Civilization: One of history’s most fascinating and mysterious civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, thrived in what is now eastern Pakistan and northwest India. This ancient civilization, which was tucked away amid the Indus River’s rich floodplain and its environs, has forever altered the course of human history. It is a journey that takes us back to the beginning of civilization and gives us a look at the amazing accomplishments and persistent mysteries of an earlier time.

Around 5500 BCE, there is evidence of the earliest religious practices in the area, which marks the beginning of the Indus Valley Civilization. The first moves towards agricultural communities, however, were not made until farming towns began to take hold at approximately 4000 BCE. But what really sets this civilization apart is the beginning of urbanization, which began approximately 3000 BCE and marked the beginning of cities.

Numerous villages and cities had developed by 2600 BCE, and the Indus Valley Civilization had reached its height. Mohenjo-Daro, located along the lower Indus River, and Harappa, located farther upstream, are two of the most notable archaeological sites. These cities are distinguished by highly developed drainage systems, highly developed urban design, and a high degree of social organization. Surprisingly, despite its urbanization, the civilization lacked a centralized governmental authority, which raised questions about its political system among academics.

There have been a number of noticeable changes that have occurred since civilization began to fall around 1800 BCE. Writing, long a vital part of the culture, started to disappear. For commercial and tax purposes, standardized weights and measurements lost favor. Certain cities were eventually abandoned as the connection to the Near East was broken.

Scholars continue to speculate on the causes of this drop. It is commonly accepted that a key factor in this process was the Saraswati River drying up, which began approximately 1900 BCE. The collapse of this ancient civilization was probably influenced by environmental causes, shifting trade patterns, and changes in socioeconomic dynamics.

Mehargarh, Harrapa, Mohenjo Daro, the Gandhara and Buddhist ages, the Islamic and Mughal eras, and the British Raj are only a few of the diverse eras and influences that have shaped Pakistan’s history. Despite this, the Indus Valley Civilization is still a fascinating mystery, in large part due to the fact that its language has not been fully understood. The legacy of this extinct civilization continues to fascinate archaeologists, historians, and inquisitive minds alike with its incredible accomplishments and unanswered questions, providing a tantalising window into the distant past of human civilization.

Day 01 Arrival in Karachi

Morning arrival in Karachi, transportation, and hotel check-in. Tour of the city’s attractions, including the National Museum of Pakistan, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the palaces of Mohatti, Quaid-e-Azam, and Freeroll Hall, the mosques of Tooba and Grand Jamie, and the Empress and Zainab markets. Karachi at night.Karachi. Morning arrival in Karachi, transportation, and hotel check-in. Tour of the city’s attractions, including the National Museum of Pakistan, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the palaces of Mohatti, Quaid-e-Azam, and Freeroll Hall, the mosques of Tooba and Grand Jamie, and the Empress and Zainab markets. Karachi at night.
Day 02 Drive to Hyderabad

Driving from Karachi to Hyderabad, we make stops at Haleji Lake, a home for migratory Siberian birds and crocodiles, and Makli/Thatta, a historic town that served as Sindh’s capital until the Indus altered its course and became a river port. We will go to the Jamia Masjid, which was constructed by Shah Jehan, who also constructed the Taj Mahal, the exquisitely carved Dabgir Masjid, and the Makli Necropolis, which is reputed to be the biggest cemetery in the entire world.
Day 03 Drive to Larkana

After leaving Hyderabad, we travel to Sehwan, the location of one of Alexander the Great’s fortifications, as well as the shrine of Shaikh Usman Marvandvi, also known as Lal Shabaz Qalandar, a famous Persian Sufi mystic who lived in the 12th century. Each year, thousands of people attend his raucous annual celebration. Later, we went to Manchar Lake, where descendants of the first inhabitants of the Indus Valley still fish using traditional methods.
Day 04 Drive to Sukkur

We travel to Mohenjo-daro, the most spectacular and well-preserved ancient site on the Indian subcontinent, after leaving the lovely garden city of Larkana. It is an entire city from the Indus Valley Civilization, which was contemporaneous with Ancient Egypt and Sumeria, and it exhibits sophisticated town-planning methods. Later, we travel to Sukkur through Bukkur, an Indus island with a fort atop it and monuments to river gods all around. Many interesting things may be found in Sukkur proper, including Sateen Jo Astaan (the seven sisters’ tombs) and Masoom Shah Jo Minaro, both of which offer stunning views of the surrounding area and an intriguing past.
Day 05 Drive to Bahawalpur

We depart Sukkur over the magnificent irrigation projects that the British completed and the Lansdowne bridge. As we travel north and into the Punjab, we stop at the Bhong Mosque and Uch Sharif, which is home to some of the most moving remnants of Islamic antiquity, including the Tomb of Bibi Jewindi. We keep going until we reach the lovely city of Bahawalpur.
Day 06 Drive to Harappa - Lahore

Early early departure from Lahore with a rental automobile. A stop at Harappa, the most significant city in the Indus Valley’s Harappa civilization, is made en route. a look at the dig sites and a modest neighborhood museum. continuing on to Lahore further. After arriving, check into a hotel and relax. Lahore at night.
Day 07 Full day sightseeing

Overview of Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural center. Visiting the Minar-e-Pakistan Square, Lahore Fort, and Badashahi Mosque. The UNESCO sites Shalimar and Wagah Gardens (the showpiece descent ceremony on a single Indo-Pakistani border) are about to take up the second half of the day. Go back to Lahore and recuperate.
Day 08 Drive to Islamabad

We will travel west from the ”capital” of culture, Lahore, to Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, stopping along the way to see the Katasraj Temple and tour the Khewra Salt Mines. Dinner and overnight stay at an Islamabad hotel.

Visit the Rohtas Fort, which can be reached by driving via the Grand Trunk Road rather than the Khewra Salt Mines and Katasraj Temple.
Day 09 Sightseeing day

Full Day Sightseeing
Day 10 Fly back to home

Our personnel will transport all of our customers to the airport at their scheduled departure times. All of our partner hotels have a 12 p.m. check-out time.

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June 12, 2025 - June 21, 2025	Guaranteed	$1,200	N/A	Book Now