Rohtas Fort: is a historic fortress located near Dina in Punjab, Pakistan. Built in the 16th century by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, it served as a strategic military stronghold to suppress local rebellions and guard the western frontiers of his empire. The fort is renowned for its massive defensive walls, monumental gateways, and unique blend of Pashtun and Hindu architectural styles, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mankiyala Stupa is a significant Buddhist archaeological site located near Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Believed to date back to the reign of Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, the stupa commemorates a legendary act of self-sacrifice by the Buddha in a previous life. Though partially ruined today, the site remains an important symbol of the region’s ancient Buddhist heritage and spiritual history.
Morning, NPA guide will pick you up from a designated pick up point. to the bus and drive towards
Rohtas Fort.
Approximate drive: 2.5 hours
Rohtas Fort is one of the important forts in Pakistan, which is also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its best preservation of military architecture. It was built in the 16th century AD by Sher Shah Suri that served the purpose to defend the land from the counterattack of Mughal
Emperor Humayun.
Approximate Drive: 1 hr 40 mins
After the visit we will have lunch break Lunch at tulip Restaurant Jhelum.
Mankila Stupa is located on the Potohar Region near village Tope Mankila. The stupa is based on a Jattaka story where the incarnation of Buddha called Prince Sattva feed seven hungry tiger cubs. The stupa dates back to the 2nd century AD and believed to be built by Kanishka.
Drive Back to Islamabad drop everyone off.
Approximate Drive: 6-7 round trip
The Shandur Polo Match: “The Game of Kings” Perched at an staggering altitude of 3,700 meters (12,200 feet), the Shandur Pass hosts the world’s highest polo ground. This is not the refined polo seen in international clubs; this is freestyle mountain polo, played as it has been for centuries.
K2, 8611 meters at the summit is locally known as Choghori, the second highest mountain in the world. It has been highlighted for the adventure lovers to enjoy the magnificence and grandeur of it’s presence. The trekking route goes along the Braldu River and joins the Baltoro glacier.
Nanga Parbat is not a single peak but consists of 20km long series of peaks and ridges culminating in an ice crest of (8125m). Its South Face known as Rupal Face is (5000m) high, while the North or Raikot Face plunging over (7000m) from the summit to the Indus forms one of the world’s deepest gorges.
