Spirit of Southern Pakistan
Uncover the Art and History of Pakistan
Embark on a cultural travel tour of Southern Pakistan's historic Indus River Valley, journeying from Karachi to Islamabad with a small group of fellow adventurers. Experience the vibrant pulse of contemporary Pakistan, navigating bustling bazaars, savoring delectable Pakistan cuisine, and encountering the warmth of the country's hospitable people.
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What to Expect
Uncover a treasure trove of Pakistan cultural heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage sites in Taxila and Mohenjodaro; extraordinary mosques, Mughal monuments, Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and Greco-Bactrian ruins.
Trip Highlights
Immersive interactions with Pakistani curators, scholars, and artisans
Uncover 5,000-year-old Indus Valley archaeological sites
Delight your senses amid painted buses, bustling bazaars, and famed blue pottery
Witness the convergence of Muslim, Hindu, Sufi, Sikh, and other religions
Upcoming Departures
- October 14 – October 29, 2026Led by Dr. Mehreen Chida-Razvi
Custom Trips Offered
- Custom Trips OfferedOctober – February
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $13,895
Please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing
Optional Peshawar & Swat Extension (5 days): From $4,350 per person
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
- Premier GeoEx Trip Leader and top-tier local guides
- Most meals
- Most gratuities, excluding GeoEx Trip Leader
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through Pakistan
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2Karachi's Mosques & Markets
Arrive and explore Karachi, one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the world. Take your time exploring its neighborhoods, mosques, museums, and markets.
Day 3Exploring en Route to Hyderabad
Explore tiled and stone tombs at the Necropolis at Makli Hills and Thatta’s ornate Shah Jahan Mosque on the road to Hyderabad.
Meet Your Guide
Dr. Mehreen Chida-Razvi
Dr. Mehreen Chida-Razvi received a PhD in Art History from SOAS and specializes on the art and material culture of Mughal South Asia. She works for the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art and regularly teaches courses and lectures on Islamic and Indo-Islamic art at universities and museums in London and Oxford..
This trip is an extraordinary opportunity to see a significant swath of Pakistan, from the Arabian Sea to the Pothohar Plateau. GeoEx is one of the few US companies traveling in Pakistan right now.
Swat & Peshawar Trip Extension
Extend your trip to explore the magnificent Swat Valley, renowned for its natural beauty, with lush forests, alpine meadows, and snow-capped mountains. Peshawar was the one-time capital of the Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara, significant caravan-trading hub, and one of the world’s oldest cities.
