Thrones, Canyons and Temples Day Tour to Chakwal from Islamabad

11 hours

English, Urdu

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Urdu

11 hours

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Discover the rich tapestry of Chakwal's history on a day trip from Islamabad. Hear the world's greatest rags to richest story at Babur's rock throne, the first Mughal monument in South Asia. Learn how veterans from Dulmial shaped World War I. The tour also includes a visit to the sacred Katas Raj Temples and the ancient Shiv temples at Malkana, followed by a breathtaking view of the wind-sculpted Chakwal canyons. Enjoy local vegetarian cuisine, water, a local bus ride and folk music included in the package, making this an enriching cultural experience. Day trip from Islamabad, departing at 8:15 AM and returning by 7:00 PM, with a maximum of 20 participants for a personalized experience.

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Kallar Kahar

Carved into the Salt Range, the stark stone throne known as the Takht-e-Babri marks the first Mughal monument in South Asia. It is where the restless Emperor Babur halted his army, dictating his memoirs and claiming his first imperial foothold in the subcontinent.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

An iron relic transported by ox-cart to this village, the cannon testifies to the over 460 local men who marched from Dulmial to serve and die in Europe’s distant, imperial war - the largest contribution from any single village in South Asia. Moreover, this region produced Sepoy Khudadad Khan, the first soldier from undivided India to receive the Victoria Cross in WWI. We will also visit a small museum in the village set up by veterans. The cannon is followed by a visit to a small museum set up by the veterans of Dulmial.

35 minutes • Admission Included