Arrival early in the morning at the Islamabad International airport.
Welcome by your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast and rest of the morning at leisure.
Lunch.
Departure for the sightseeing of the twin cities Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Drive to Islamabad to visit Rawal Lake situated at 12 km distance. Water to both twin cities is supplied from this immense reservoir. It is also a picnic spot amongst locals who often come here with families in the evening. Shakarparian is another scenic spot that overlooks the capital city of Islamabad. Next to it is the Folk Heritage museum where you will discover different aspects of Pakistani culture. If time allows, we shall visit National Council of Arts where you can appreciate paintings of known local artists.

Drive to Daman e Koh, a terraced garden in the Margalla Hills, which offers a panoramic view of Islamabad. Drive back to Rawalpindi to visit Ayub National Park, situated in its outskirts. Covering an area of 2300 acres, it has a lake, a garden restaurant, a Japanese garden and a golf course of 18 holes. Before reaching hotel, we will be passing through some of the busy streets and bazaars of this old town of Rawalpindi, such as Muree road, Sarafa bazaar, Urdu bazaar, Raja bazaar, Sadar bazaar, Mall road…etc.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Drive to Besham  with the visit of  Taxila, including  Julian, Sirkap and museum. The history of Taxila  spans about 1000 years (516 BC to 600 AD). Sir Jhon Marshal excavated Taxila in 1913. Taxila is known for the archaeology  remains  of the Buddiest period which includes the ruins of three cities and some  Buddhist Monasteries  and  Stupas. Taxila was serving as the winter capital of Gandhara during the period of Ashoka, who was the Morian empire.  Later on Taxila became the permanent capital of Gandhara during the Kushan period.

Depending on the time, we will be visiting the following sites in Taxila:
1. Dharmarajika Stupa : it is supposed to enshrine the relics of Lord Buddha)
2. Sirkup : a well planned city
3. Julian Monastery : used to be the university in Kushans period
4. Museum : with a very good collection of elements from Gandhara Kingdom

Departure in the direction of Besham. We will be passing by the fertile valleys of Khanpur, Haripur, Abbottabad and Mansehra. Oranges of Khanpur, apples, apricots, pears, melons of Haripur and Abbottabad, wheat and maize of Mansehra are well known products from these regions.
Lunch enroute.
Arrival in Besham in the evening;
Dinner & overnight.

Breakfast.
Proceed to Swat through the picturesque and changing landscape. Today, we shall leave Kohistan region and the KKH. Dry mountains landscape will be replaced by the green terraced fields and the villages. From here starts a relatively narrow road. Here start the interminable zigzags of Shangla Pass (1300 m) with a spectacular landscape all around. If time allows and if you are lucky enough, you will probably witness the sunset at the top of this Pass.
Arrival Swat (Saidu Sharif).
Lunch.
Proceed for the sightseeing of Swat. Visit of Swat Museum with its nice collection of Gandhara sculptures collected from some of the Buddhist sites in the valley. A few coins and weapons are also displayed as well as local embroidery, carved wood and tribal embroidery.

After this visit, you will be taken to Butkara, an important Buddhist site close to the museum. Here, you will discover the main Stupa surrounded by many smaller Stupas of different sizes. Historians believe that it was probably built in the 2nd century BC by the Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty. It was Emperor Ashoka who contributed in a big way in propagating Buddhism in the neighbouring countries. This fact has been validated now by many historians that Ashoka’s period was the time when Buddhism flourished the most. Unfortunately, most of stone carvings found here have been shifted to other countries. You will discover the headless statue of Buddha standing on a lotus flower.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Proceed to the centre of Saidu Sharif for a short promenade in Mingora bazaar with its different boutiques of handicrafts, local jewellery and shawls. This region is also well known for its handmade carpets and rugs.
Depart to Madyan, situated at an altitude of 1320 m some 57 km north of Saidu Sharif. It is a quiet and tranquil village situated along the roaring Swat River with its cold green waters. Here, mountains are covered with Pine forests and terraced fields.

We continue our journey to Behrain, another charming small town, situated at a few kilometres from Madyan. Local artisans here are known for woodworking. Rivers Daral and Swat also join here under a bridge.

Kalam will be our last stop today. Situated at an altitude of 2100 m and some 40 km north of Behrain, Kalam enjoys a reputation of a popular summer resort. Swat valley widens here and snow covered mountains of Hindu Kush range can be seen. Here, Ushu River is full of trout and a variety of cold water fish. Dense forests of Fir, Pine and Cedars of Himalayas are also a part of the idyllic scenery here. Kalam is also considered as the base to different treks in surrounding areas.
Lunch of freshly caught trout from the river.
Return to Saidu Sharif in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Departure in the direction of Peshawar to visit a well preserved monastery of Takhat-e-Bai enroute.
Before reaching the monastery, we shall pass through the Malakand Pass. While driving through it, you will pass by a British built Fort and Churchill piquet once used by the British army for the surveillance of the region and to fight local tribes. Photo stop at the top of this pass will allow admire superb panoramic views over the valley. There is also a Fort built by the British but visitors are not allowed to enter. There are also a few Churchill Piquets all along the Pass. These security check posts were used by the British army to watch the movements of local Pathan tribles who fought against them. Despite the heavy fights that lasted years, the British army never succeeded in defeating local tribes who posed them fierce resistance. In fact, British controlled the whole sub-continent except this zone which is now known as Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw. After descending through the zigzags of Malakand Pass, our next stop will be Takht-e-Bai.

Most of the Buddhist monasteries are built on the hills and away from the cities. Upon arrival, we shall walk up the hill to discover the monastery. Thakt-e-Bai was unearthed in the early 20th century and is the only well reserved Buddhist monastery in Pakistan. This monastic complex comprises of a main Court with the main Stupa of almost 10 meters high that is supposed to enshrine the ashes of Lord Buddha and surrounded by the chapels. The adjacent court shows us 38 votive Stupas made by the student who lived there and later became Monks. Then we will see the cells of Monks in the Monastery Court. These cells are believed to be originally plastered and painted in different colours.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant with a local speciality: Chapple Kabab.
Drive to Peshawar.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Proceed for the city tour. Sightseeing of this historical city will commence by the visit of museum which houses treasures of Gandhara period: 300 BC to 300 AD. Built in 1906 in memory of Queen Victoria, Peshawar Museum is a blend of British and Moghal styles. It has the largest collection of Gandhara Greco-Buddhist art in the world with 4247 Gandahara pieces including Buddhist stone sculptures, coins, manuscripts and panels, stucco sculptures, terracotta figurines, relic caskets and toiletry objects. It also houses effigies from Kalash tribes, weapons, Moghal paintings, jewellery, Persian handicrafts and household objects.

Our next halt after the museum will be Yadgar Square and visit Mahbbat Khan Mosque, constructed in local tradition with lofty minarets. A walk through Sarafa Bazaar (jewellers bazaar) will allow you to measure the degree of adoration that the Pakistani women have for the yellow metal, the gold …

Chappal kabab restaurants and small tea houses (Qehwa Khana) along the road sides could be an interesting experience for a western tourist. You will see people sitting there, sipping green tea and gossiping for hours and hours. Their debate topic could vary from cock fight that took place the day before to the next general elections.
Lunch.
Quick visit of Peshawar university, a beautiful and imposing colonial architecture with vast grassy lawns recall us the gone days of British era.
Your guide will then take you to the old part of Peshawar where you will walk through the famous Qissa Khawni Bazaar or Story tellers bazaar. In the gone day, trade caravans used to come and stay here in Serai. Unfortunately, there is no Serai left today. While walking through the bazaar, you will passing by the different shops Pottery works, then Bater bazaar and Mochi Lara well known for its stylish embroidered sandals that have become integral part of local dressing.
Return back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Morning free at leisure.
If you like, your guide will take you to visit the carpet market located at hardly 5 minutes drive from your hotel. Here, you will find a very large variety of Pakistani, Iranian and Afghan carpets and rugs. Pakistan is known in the world for its top quality carpets and for such a purchase, Peshawar is certainly the ideal place where prices are  reasonably low compared to the other parts of the country.
On your way back, you are invited to experience a short Tonga ride.
Lunch.
Leave for Rawalpindi.

On arrival in Attock, your guide will show you the Fort from the bridge (actually in use by Pakistan army). Attock is also the meeting point of two rivers Indus and Kabul. Colour of water of both rivers can easily be distinguished, green for the Indus and muddy for the Kabul. Attock river that starts from here is formed by the combination of both.
Arrival and check-in at hotel.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Saidpur village Islamabad.

Early wakeup.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
End of our services.

Arrival early in the morning at the Islamabad International airport.
Welcome by your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Breskfast and rest of the morning at leisure.
Lunch at hotel.
Departure for the sightseeing of the twin cities Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Drive to Islamabad to visit Rawal Lake situated at 12 km distance. Water to both twin cities is supplied from this immense reservoir. It is also a picnic spot amongst local who often come here with families in the evening. Shakarparian is another scenic spot that overlooks the capital city of Islamabad. Next to it is the Folk Heritage museum where you will discover different aspects of Pakistani culture. If time allows, we shall visit National Council of Arts where you can appreciate paintings of known local artists.
Drive to Daman e Koh, a terraced garden in the Margalla Hills, which offers a panoramic view of Islamabad. Drive back to Rawalpindi to visit Ayub National Park, situated in its outskirts. Covering an area of 2300 acres, it has a lake, a garden restaurant, a Japanese garden and a golf course of 18 holes. Before reaching hotel, we will be passing through some of the busy streets and bazaars of this old town of Rawalpindi, such as Muree road, Sarafa bazaar, Urdu bazaar, Raja bazaar, Sadar bazaar, Mall road…etc.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Drive to Taxila and visit some of its famous Buddhist sites and Stupas, Dharmarajika Stupa, Bhir mound, Sirkap, Sirsukh, Jaulian monastery and an interesting museum depicting different life scenes of Lord Buddha. The history of Taxila spans about 1000 years (516 BC to 600 AD). It was a British Jhon Marshal who excavated Taxila for the first time in 1913. Later on, many other international and Pakistani archeologists worked on these excavations and put into light some other Buddhist sites and monasteries.
The kingdom of Gandhara included a part of present day Afghanistan, Taxila, Peshawar, a few parts of northern Pakistan and Varanasi in India. The promotion and propagation of Buddhism really started when prince Ashoka of Mauriyan dynasty converted into Buddhism conquered the neighbouring countries and as a sign of his victory, constructed pillars which were later known as “Pillar of Ashoka”. Taxila was once the capital of Gandhara during the Mauriyan dynasty. Later on, it became the permanent capital during the Kushans.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Departure to Besham with some photo stops at Khanpur Lake, Harripur and Abbotabad.
Arrival at hotel in Besham in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Early breakfast.
Drive to Gilgit with many photo stops en route. We enter the district of Kohistan. Beyond Besham the mountains on either side of the Indus rise to 5000 m. They are very rugged with lower slopes. People living in isolated valleys around the KKH (Karakoram Highway) are farmers and cultivate wheat, barley and maize on naturally irrigated terraces. In summers, they bring their herds of goats and sheep to the pastures at the top ends of the valleys.
We will pass through Dobair Bazaar. Situated at 15 km from Besham, it is a typical small Kohistani settlement with wooden shops. We will see local tribesmen with guns sitting at tea stalls or restaurants. 
Our next destination will be Pattan. The village is down below by the river, with a bridge across the Indus and a jeep track leading up to the Palas valley on the other side. In December 1974 an earthquake shook the Kohistan region, especially Pattan.
Next is Dassu which is the headquarters of Kohistan District. Shatial comes next, where you will see the green fields and carvings. All the inscriptions date back from 1st century BC to 5th century AD. 
Chilas will be our next stop where hot lunch will be served.
Drive to Gilgit. En route, you will discover Rock carvings along the road side.
We shall reach hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Drive to Naltar Valley for a half days excursion. Situated at a distance of 35 km from Gilgit, Naltar Valley is composed of of alpine meadows and pine forests and can be reached by jeeps. It is at 3000 m above sea level and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Naltar is also the starting point for more energetic treks across the Naltar Pass 4200 m to the Ishkoman Valley 4800 m, or across the Daintar Pass to Chalt. There is also a Ski Resort run by Pakistan Air Force. Ski competitions are held here every year.
Lunch. 
Drive back to Gilgit and continue to Hunza.
Arrival at your hotel in Karimabad will in the evening.
From Karimabad, panoramic views over the valley as well as some of surrounding peaks such as Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, Ulter Peak and Hunza Dome are simply breathtaking and spectacular. No other site can offer its visitors such a delight.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
We shall leave by jeeps for an exciting half day excursion to Nagar Valley. Before leaving KKH, we shall stop to discover Rock Carvings in Ganesh. We cross over the bridge on Indus river and enter Nagar Valley. Panoramic views of snow capped mountains and landscapes of this remote valley are breathtaking and spectacular. You guide will show you the Barpu glacier, Barpu Peak, Golden Peak, Bualtar Glacier and Peak. Nagar, the valley of Peaks, Torrents and Glaciers, is bigger than Hunza. People of this valley are nice and friendly.
Lunch will be taken at a restaurant right in front of Hopper Glacier.
Return to Hunza Karimabad to visit Altit and Baltit Forts. Baltit fort is the old Palace of the Mir of Hunza which is about 400 years old. Now it has become a museum and belongs to the Agha Khan Rural support Programme. Altit fort is even more impressive than Baltit and 100 years older. It is situated at the edge of the cliff which is very steap, from where you can have nice view of Hunza river and KKH towards China. Our visit will end by a walk through Karimabad Bazaar where you will see different small souvenirs shops and restaurants.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Drive to Gilgit. Our first stop will be at Rakaposhi View Point. It is the best spot to take photos of magnificent Rakaposhi Peak with its 7788 m. You will have a possibility to refresh yourself in the glacial water of Rakaposhi Glacier.
Departure to Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan Province. By the 11st century the Gilgit area had become the powerfull independent kingdom of Dardistan and equal in strength to Kashmir. After 11th century the whole area was converted to Islam and today there are three main branches, Sunni, Shia and Ismailis.
Arrival and installation at hotel.
Lunch.
Departure to Kargah in 4x4 jeep. Kargah is situated at a disance of a few kilomerters in the outskirts of Gilgit. There, you will explore Buddha magnificently carved in the roc in 7th century. A monastery and three Stupas about 400 m upstream from the Buddha were excavated in 1931 (not accessible to visitors).
Return to Gilgit. You will then walk through the bazaar and the famous suspended bridge. This suspension bridge over the fast flowing Gilgit river is the largest in Asia (182 meters long). If you are lucky enough, you will probably see players practising Polo. Gilgit is well known for this game and for having an excellent team of Polo. A halt on the bank of Gilgit River will certainly be a good occasion for you to take photos of this lush green valley with snow covered Rakaposhi peak at the back.
Tea will be served to you in the garden of a local motel.
Return back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Early breakfast.
Proceed to Skardu. Today is going to be a long day as you will be spending almost 10 hours the car. The drive however is quite thrilling as we will be passing through some narrow valleys with splendid landscape. We will follow the Karakoram Highway (KKH) going southwards for almost 50 km and reach the junction of Gilgit and Indus rivers. This is the point where we leave KKH and cross over the Gilgit River on Alam Bridge. From here, road becomes narrow and our cruising speed reduces as well.
Picnic lunch will be served en route.
Skardu town of Gilgit-Baltistan Province, it is perched at an altitude of 2440 m above sea level in the backdrop of the great Karakorams. The local Balti people are a mixture of Tibetan and Caucasian culture and speak Balti, an ancient form of Tibetan. Due to the proximity of its culture, lifestyle and architecture with Tibet, this region is also known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd" (Little Tibet).
It has its borders with the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian Kashmir. This zone is also known as trekkers and mountaineers paradise as it is the starting point to treks and peaks all around the valley. Five of its lush green valleys offer you the quietude and tranquillity: Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang. During the summer season, one cannot resist to its luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.
Arrival in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Skardu town is the capital of Skardu District. It constitutes one of the seven districts of the Gilgit-Baltistan Province. It is bounded on the southeast by Kargil district (within Indian-administered Kashmir), on the east by Ghanche District, on the northeast by Xinjiang (China), on the south by Baramulla and Kargil District, on the west by Astor district and on the north by Gilgit.
Our day’s programme will commence by the visit of Skardu Fort atop a ridge and overlooking the whole town. We depart in the direction of Satpara. You will discover en route, a meditating Buddha surrounded by dozens of small bodhisattvas, carved on the north face of a large rock about halfway between Skardu and Satpara
We shall then leave for Satpara Lake, situated at 08 km south of Skardu at 20 minutes drive. The lake is well stocked with trout. In the nearby village, people speak Shina, the main language of the Gilgit valley whereas Balti is spoken in all other surrounding valleys.
Lunch of freshly caught trout from the lake.
In the afternoon, we shall leave to discover Kachura Lake situated at 29 km north of Skardu. It is another popular touristic spot after Satpara. Here, you will be given free time to move around, take pictures and meet people. This lake is also an excellent fishing spot with plenty of trout.
Return to Skardu.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Departure to Khaplu in 4x4 open jeeps. Khaplu, situated at 110 km east of Skardu is the capital town of the Ghangche District of Gilgit-Baltistan province. It was the largest kingdom in old Baltistan, guarding the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River. This river flows into the Indus about 35 km from Skardu. Khaplu. It is considered as a base for trekking into the Hushe valley which leads to Masherbrum and K2 Peaks. Balti language is spoken by a large majority of people here.
Arrival and installation at hotel.
Lunch.
Afternoon will be free to enjoy a walk along the irrigation channels. From here, views of the 24th highest mountain in the world, the majestic Masherbrum (7821 m), are absolutely spectacular. Situated at an altitude of 2600 m, Khaplu is cooler than Skardu. This cold is compensated by the warmth of local people. Despite the modest accommodation it offers, Khaplu however remains one of the nicest places to stay in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Depending on your enthusiasm, your guide will propose you a walk through the sprawling village perched on the slopes of the steep mountains. The scattered houses set amid terraced fields are connected by paths and irrigation channels, People here are friendly and welcoming. You might get invited by a villager to have a cup of tea. These few moments spent with a local family will be quite an experience.
Drive back to Skardu through the beautiful valley of Khaplu, with many photo stop. Trek to the second highest peak in the world, the mighty K2 (8611 m), and a few other peaks such as Sherpi Kangh, Saltoro, Sia Kangri, also start from here. Khaplu is one of the five valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan famous for their extravagant beauty and magnificence. Your passage through it will certainly not let you indifferent.
Lunch enroute.
Arrival in Skardu will be in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Drive to Chilas. Today, on our way back, there are going to be many photo stops while we will be passing through different valleys. The natural scenery here is simply beautiful and irresistible.
Chilas is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan province, situated along the Silk Road. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) connects it to Islamabad in the south via Dassu, Besham, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Haripur. In the north, it connects this town to Gilgit, Aliabad, Karimabad, Gulmit, Passu and the frontier town Sost. It further Khunjerab Pass (4600 m) and connects to the Chinese cities of Pirali, Tashkurgan, Kashgar and Urumqi.
History shows the existence of this town in ancient times when caravans used to travel on the Silk Road. The roc carvings discovered near Chilas date back to 5000 to 1000 BC. These carvings were left by various invaders, traders and pilgrims who passed along the trade route. It is estimated that there are more than 20000 pieces of petro glyps and inscriptions all along the Karakoram Highway.
Picnic lunch enroute.
The altitude of Chilas is 950 m. Situated at the foot of mighty Nanga Parbat (8125 m) and along the banks of legendry Indus, Chilas is a peaceful town today. It is considered as base for different trekking expeditions to fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat. High wall of Nanga Parbat protects it from Monsoon winds. Weather here is dry and very cold in winters and very hot in summers. Chilas is also accessible in summers from the Kaghan valley passing over the Babusar Pass.
Arrival in Chilas will be in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Early breakfast.
Proceed to Swat through the picturesque and changing landscape all along the KKH. Soon after Chilas, mountains look arid and burnt with hardly any sign of life. This landscape starts turning into green with cultivated and terraced fields and villages after a few hours drive. A brief halt at Shatial to explore roc carvings dating back from 1st century BC to 5th century AD. Dassu, the headquarters of Kohistan district.
Lunch
Continuation towards Besham (also known as Besham Qala). We will cross the mighty Indus and pass through Komila, a small town established along the KKH in the period when this road was being constructed. We shall leave the Karakoram Highway at Besham and follow a relatively narrow road. Here start the interminable zigzags of Shangla Pass (1300 m) with a spectacular landscape all around. If time allows and if you are lucky enough, you will probably witness the sunset at the top of this Pass.
Arrival Swat (Saidu Sharif) late in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Proceed for the sightseeing of Swat. Visit of Swat Museum with its nice collection of Gandhara sculptures collected from some of the Buddhist sites in the valley. A few coins and weapons are also displayed as well as local embroidery, carved wood and tribal embroidery.
After this visit, you will be taken to Butkara, an important Buddhist site close to the museum. Here, you will discover the main Stupa surrounded by many smaller Stupas of different sizes. Historians believe that it was probably built in the 2nd century BC by the Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty. It was Emperor Ashoka who contributed in a big way in propagating Buddhism in the neighbouring countries. This fact has now been validated by many historians that Ashoka’s period was the time when Buddhism flourished the most in this region. Unfortunately, most of stone carvings found here have been shifted to other countries. You will discover the headless statue of Buddha standing on a lotus flower.
Our next stop will be in Saidu Sharif for a short promenade in Mingora bazaar with its different boutiques of handicrafts, local jewellery and shawls. This region is also well known for its handmade carpets.
Depart to Madyan, situated at an altitude of 1320 m some 57 km north of Saidu Sharif. It is a quiet and tranquil village situated along the roaring Swat River with its cold green waters. Here, mountains are covered with Pine forests and terraced fields.
Lunch of freshly caught trout from the river.
We continue our journey to Behrain, another charming small town, situated at a few kilometres from Madyan. Local artisans here are known for woodworking. Rivers Daral and Swat also join here under a bridge.
Kalam will be our last stop today. Situated at an altitude of 2100 m and some 40 km north of Behrain, Kalam enjoys a reputation of a popular summer resort. Swat valley widens here and snow covered mountains of Hindu Kush range can be seen. Here, Ushu River is full of trout and a variety of cold water fish. Dense forests of Fir, Pine and Cedars of Himalayas are also part of the idyllic scenery here. Kalam is also considered as the base to different treks in surrounding areas.
Return to Saidu Sharif in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast.
Departure in the direction of Peshawar to visit a well preserved monastery of Takhat-e-Bai enroute.
Before reaching the monastery, we shall pass through the Malakand Pass. Photo stop at the top of this pass will allow admire superb panoramic views over the valley. There is also a Fort built by the British but visitors are not allowed to enter. There are also a few Churchill Piquets all along the Pass. These security check posts were used by the British army to watch the movements of local Pathan tribles who fought against them. Despite the heavy fights that lasted years, the British army never succeeded in defeating local tribes who posed them fierce resistance. In fact, British controlled the whole sub-continent except this zone which is now known as Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw. After descending through the zigzags of Malakand Pass, our next stop will be Takht-e-Bai.
Most of the Buddhist monasteries are built on the hills and away from the cities. Upon arrival, we shall walk up the hill to discover the monastery. Thakt-e-Bai was unearthed in the early 20th century and is the only well reserved Buddhist monastery in Pakistan. This monastic complex comprises of a main Court with the main Stupa of almost 10 meters high that is supposed to enshrine the ashes of Lord Buddha and surrounded by the chapels. The adjacent court shows us 38 votive Stupas made by the student who lived there and later became Monks. Then we will see the cells of Monks in the Monastery Court. These cells are believed to be originally plastered and painted in different colours.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant with a local speciality "Chapple Kabab".
Drive to Rawalpindi.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Early wakeup.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight back home.