Inspiring Painting Tour

Join us on a 12 day artistic tour and journey around the different towns in cities in Pakistan, with a focus on the creative and art forms used in these regions. Pakistan is a country that offers a rich culture, as a result of the influences it has from various civilisations that have ruled over time from Islamic, Hinduism and Buddhism. This tour will encourage you to look at all of the places you visit from the perspective of the artist within you. The trip starts in Lahore and then goes on to Islamabad and Nathia Gali, one of the popular hill stations, that many families go in the summer months to cool down, finishing the adventure in Lahore. We will be taking to you to various monuments to explore different forms of art. We will also be visiting markets, art galleries and museums and to dig deeper into the history of these crafts. On this trip we’ve collaborated with local art schools and organized a few sessions with some artists from the region to look at art from their lens. This trip is a treat for all the art lovers out there.

Group Dates for 12 Persons: 

13th April – 27th April 2020

15th – 29th June 2020

* Private tours can also be arranged and adapted for your needs and budget.

Brief Daily Overview

Day 1:

• Airport transfers
• Gathering at hotel
• Explore liberty or Anarkali market and check out tie and dye process
• Tie and dye paint group activity

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Day 2:

• Visit Faqir Khana Museum
• Explore miniature paintings
• Explore Lahore museum
• Meet 2 miniature artists (1 old school and 1 contemporary)
    

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Day 3:

• Visit Walled city of Lahore (Delhi gate, Shahi hamaam, Wazir khan mosque, Lahore fort, Badshahi mosque, Rangeela rikshaw ride)
• Explore ornamentation of buildings (fresco, mosaic, tile work)
• Visit havelis of Lahore
• Visit art collectors of Lahore

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Day 4:

• Visit art schools of Lahore
• Visit Shailmar gardens – painting activity at the gardens
• Visit Wagah border for flag lowering ceremony

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Day 5:

• Visit fabric printing units (screen printing, block printing etc.)
• Visit art studios of Lahore

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Day 6:

• Departure for Islamabad
• Visit Rohtas fort
• Picnic at Rohtas fort
• Reach Islamabad

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad

Day 7:

• Visit Faisal Mosque
• Visit Pakistan monument
• Visit Lok virsa museum
• Visit Golra railway station
• Visit Shah Allah dita caves
• Visit Daman e koh
• Visit Monal

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad

Day 8:

• Visit Taxila
• Visit Saidpur village

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad

Day 9:

• Visit the markets of Rawalpindi
• Explore local crafts
• Explore truck art market
• Visit an art school (purchase equipment for PAGE?)

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad

Day 10:

• Drive to Nathia Gali
• Landscape painting activity in Nathia Gali

Overnight stay at Gali’s End Nathia Gali

Day 11:

• Mushkpuri trek in Donga Gali
• Sightseeing around Nathia Gali

Overnight stay at Gali’s End Nathia Gali

Day 12:

• Drive to Lahore
• Visit Katas Raj temples

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Join us on a 12 day tour and journey around different areas of Pakistan to discover and learn how to create different forms of art. This tour will make you look at all of the places you visit from the perspective of the artist within you. The trip will start from Lahore, from there we will move on to Islamabad, then Nathia Gali and eventually back to Lahore. We will be taking to you to various monuments to explore different forms of art. We will also be visiting markets, art galleries and museums and to dig deeper into the history of these crafts. We will also take you to some art schools and organize a few sessions with some artists from the region to look at art from their lens. This trip is a treat for all the art lovers out there.

Day 1:

This will be a relaxed day. We will pick you up from the airport, after freshening up at the hotel we will head out to a market in Lahore to learn about the tie and dye process. There will be a group activity in which all of the participants will learn how to do tie and dye.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 2:

We will be visiting quite a few interesting places on this day. Faqir Khana museum is a treasure for art lovers with its wide variety of art collection. It has many beautiful miniature paintings. We will also be taking you to Lahore museum to explore the art from different eras. There will be two sessions organized to learn from miniature artists. One will be talking about old school miniature art and the other about contemporary art.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 3:

Now it is time to visit the Walled city of Lahore that is full of art dating from Mughal, British and Sikh eras. We will be exploring the art at Delhi gate, Shahi hamaam, Wazir khan mosque, Lahore fort and Badshahi mosque. We will also make you ride on a colorful rikshaw popularly known as Rangeela rikshaw. This is going to be one hell of a ride. We will be exploring the ornamentation of the buildings in the walled city comprising of fresco, mosaic and tile work. We will then be visiting some havelis and also meet some art collectors to make things even more interesting.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 4:

Now it is time to visit some art schools of Lahore to find out about the art techniques being taught there. We will then be heading to Shalimar gardens and have a painting activity in these gardens built during the Mughal time period. In the evening we will head out to Wagah border to attend the flag lowering ceremony.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 5:

On this day we will be visiting some fabric printing units, comprising of screen printing, block printing etc. We will also visit some art studios of Lahore.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 6:

Time to leave Lahore now and explore art in other parts of Pakistan. We will be driving to Islamabad. We will break down the journey by stopping over at Rohtas fort along the way. Will have a scenic picnic lunch at this ancient fort. Stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad.

Day 7:

Let’s start exploring the art in Islamabad. We will be visiting some beautiful monuments comprising of Faisal mosque; the largest mosque of Pakistan, and Pakistan monument; symbolizes the unity of Pakistani people. We will also be visiting Lok virsa museum, Golra railway station, Shah Allah dita caves, and Daman e koh. The day will end with a scrumptious dinner at Monal overlooking the entire city of Islamabad.

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad.

Day 8:

We will be visiting Taxila museum and site. Buddhism was widespread in the region before Islam’s introduction. UNESCO listed Taxila is one of the country’s biggest Buddhist sites, spanning hundreds of square kilometers. Will also visit Saidpur village and explore the art there. There is an old Hindu temple in Saidpur village. If you a lucky sometimes you can come across a melodious flute player in the area.

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad.

Day 9:

On this day we will head to Rawalpindi to explore the hustling and bustling bazaars full of vibrant colors and stunning architecture. We will be exploring different forms of arts and crafts in these markets. Will also explore the truck art market. 

Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel Islamabad.

Day 10:

Time to head to the mountains now. We will be driving to Nathia Gali to explore the scenic landscape. Not just that; we will be having a landscape painting workshop in the mountains to create beautiful art.

Overnight stay at Gali’s End Nathia Gali.

Day 11:

This day will be spent sightseeing around Nathia Gali. We can go for a short trek if all the people are up for it, or the rest of this day can be spent painting as well.

Overnight stay at Gali’s End Nathia Gali.

Day 12:

Time to drive back to Lahore now. There will be a stop along the way to explore Katas Raj temples dating from the Hindu times. Will have picnic lunch once again.

Overnight stay at Nishat Hotel Lahore.

Day 13:

Departure to home country

• Air Conditioned Transport rent, fuel and toll taxes
• Driver charges (including food and accommodation)
• Guide charges (including food and accommodation)
• Accommodation at hotels for 12 nights (double occupancy)
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Entry Tickets
• Art supplies
• Letter of invitation charges (for visa)

• Dinner
• Extra snacks
• Laundry or room service at hotels
• Porter for carrying personal equipment
• Insurance or liability coverage
• Any other items not mentioned in the above plan