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ARTS & CULTURE • PAKISTAN
Pakistan:
Splendours of the Mughal Empire
NEW TOUR
Duration • 10 days & 9 nights
Category • Superior
Expert-led group tour • From £3,195 (incl. flights)
Art • Architecture • Archaeology • History
Tour overview
The Mughal Empire, derived from the
word Mongol, originated in Central
Asia. Babur, its first ruler, was a direct
descendant of the renowned ruler
and conqueror Amir Timur. He united
Mongol traditions, Persian high culture
and the Central Asian patronage of
Islamic art with the wealth and vibrancy
of the subcontinent. Accompanied by
Diana Driscoll, an expert in Islamic
history and culture, visit one of the
Empire’s lesser visited successor states,
Pakistan and explore the legacy of
a dynasty whose enduring cultural
influence travelled as far as the court of
Queen Victoria.
Signature Experiences
Visit the tomb of the fourth Mughal
Emperor Jahangir
Experience the famous Wagah border
ceremony
Admire the grandeur of the Royal Fort
in Lahore
See the artisans who produce Multan’s
renowned Kashikari glazed pottery
Expert lecturers
Diana Driscoll read
ancient Middle East and
Islamic studies at SOAS.
She is an independent
researcher who gives
regular talks at the British
Museum. Her area of
expertise is the Islamic world: religion,
history, culture and languages.
Day 1: London
Fly overnight from London to Lahore via Dubai
or Qatar. (N)
Day 2: Lahore
Arrive in Pakistan following your overnight
flight and check-in at Faletti’s Hotel Lahore.
After a rest proceed to tour the Shalimar
Gardens followed by an evening lecture and
welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: Lahore
Enjoy a full day’s sightseeing of Lahore, the
historic capital of both the Mughal Empire
and the Punjab region. Highlights include the
renowned Badshahi Mosque, commissioned
by Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century,
as well as the Royal Fort, one of the finest
examples of Indo-Islamic architecture on
the subcontinent. Visit both the Wazir Khan
Mosque and the Persianate Shahi Hamman
(‘Royal Baths’) which underwent a full
restoration from 2013-2015. (B)
Day 4: Lahore
Morning visit to the tomb of Emperor Jahangir,
the only one of the six major Mughal emperors
to be buried in what is now Pakistan. Continue
to the nearby tomb of his favourite wife Nur
Jahan, before returning to central Lahore.
In the afternoon, visit the Lahore Museum,
famous in the works of Rudyard Kipling and
Hiran Minar, Shekhepura, Pakistan
home to an array of impressive Mughal
artefacts. The day concludes with a visit to the
bustling Anarkali Bazaar, which dates from the
reign of Emperor Akbar the Great. (B, L)
Day 5: Harappa - Multan
Depart Lahore for the city of Multan. Stop en
route to visit the ancient site of Harappa, once
home to one of the earliest civilisations on
the subcontinent. Arrive in Multan and visit a
workshop where artisans still produce the city’s
famous Kashikari pottery, a style brought by
Mongol invaders from Central Asia. Continue
to your hotel and stay at Faletti’s Grand Multan
for 3 nights. Optional afternoon excursion to
the tomb of Shah Rukhn-e-Alam to see and
hear local Sufi musicians perform their art. (B)
Day 6: Uch Sharif - Multan
This morning, drive to Uch Sharif. Said to have
been founded by Alexander the Great, the city
has long been a stronghold of Islamic rule in
the subcontinent. See the famous Sufi shrines,
including the Tomb of Bibi Jiwandi, which is
currently working towards full UNESCO World
Heritage recognition. At the conclusion of your
tour, return to Multan. (B, L)
Day 7: Multan
Enjoy a morning tour of Multan, including the
city’s key Sufi shrines as well as the Shahi Eid
Gah mosque, an excellent example of later
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