This looked interesting so posting it ...
I wonder if Bhai is planning a camel safari? might be fun for a bit but I rather be in a car for most of the journey.
this is a 13 day plan --- ofcourse none of us going on this trip will be able to take 13 days off but some of the stuff is worth exploring.
and please can the rest of the team start adding stuff here as well :-)
http://www.hushe.com.pk/Adventure/Cholistan%20desrt%20camel%20safari..htm
Cholistan Desert Camel Safari Tour Highlight Cholistan is in tact the biggest desert in Pakistan covering an area of 26.000 Sq.-Km. Its dunes as the name Cholistan signifies (Cholistan -derived from Cholna or walking) as they go on shifting with the tune of time and meteorology. The fascinating barren landscapes of the Cholistan desert covers 26.000 sq. km and extends into the Thar Desert in India. The whole area was once well watered by the river Ghaggar now called the Hakra in Pakistan and known in Vedic times as the Sarasvati. All along the 500-km of dried up river are over 400 archaeological sites, which date back to the Indus civilization 4500 years ago and are clustered around Derawar Fort.The only perennial water hole in the desert. The desert has an average rainfall of 5 inches a year and there is very little cultivation. The underground water is brackish. The few people of the desert dig artificial these dry up they move out of the desert due to the high temperature. Cholistan desert is a favorite hunting ground for deer hunting .Walls of the Fort are built in mud tiles plastered and fresco painted. Its underground chambers give access for trolley passages and other utilitarian concepts. Next to the fort is the royal cemetery, the tombs there have been extra-ordinarily and most lavishly painted in blue, green and yellow mosaics and provide another attraction to a visitor to this complex in the desert.
This tour will also include the historical and ancient cities of Lahore and Multan respectively.
Best time November, to March.
Day 01: Arrival at Lahore Airport and transfer to hotel.Afternoon visist the -----------------famous Badshahi mosque dated back to 500 years a master piece of ------------- -Mughal Architecture built by Emperor Aurangzeb and the fort adjacent ----------- --to it.
Day02: Drive to Multan the land of saints and the saraiki capital(5hrs ----------------------drive)afternoon city sightseen.overnight in hotel.
Day03: After breakfast visit shrines of bahawuddin zikria,shah ruknealam,and --------------shah shams and damdama the view point of multan.after lunch drive to -------------Bahawalpur overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Darawar Fort en route visit Shrines of Beebe Joundi and ----------------- Jhania Jhan Gusht. And continue drive to Darawar fort. Over night in ------------- -camp,
Day05 : Camel ride to tanwanwala toba in the cholistan desert(5/6hrs)overnight -------------in camps
Day06: Camel ride to baboowala toba in cholistan desert(5/6hrs)overnight in ---------------camps
Day07: Camel ride to hasniwala toba in cholistan desert(5/6hrs)overnight in ----------------camps
Day08: Camel ride to Gagranwala toba in cholistan desert(5/6hrs)overnight in --------------camps
Day09: Camel ride to sawabwala toba in cholistan desert(5/6hrs)overnight in --------------camps
Day10: Camel ride to chanan pir in cholistan(5/6hrs).drive toBhawalpur --------------------overnight in hotel.
Day11: Drive to Lahore over night in hotel.
Day12: Free day or shopping.after lunch visit Wahga(Indian)border for the flag -------------ceremony.
Day13: Transfer to airport or flight to destination.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Cholistan - info
Cholistan is locally known as Rohi. This famous desert is 30 Km from Bahawalpur and comprises of an area of 16,000 sq.km. which extends upto the Thar desert extending over to Sindh. The word Cholistan is derived from 'Cholna' which means moving. The people of Cholistan lead a semi-nomadic life, moving from one place to another in search of water and fodder for their animals.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN CHOLISTAN
Derawar Fort: Derawar Fort is located 48 Km from Dera Nawab Sahib. It is still in a good condition. The rampart walls are intact and still guarded by the personal guards of the Amir of Bahawalpur. The tombs of the ex-rulers of Bahawalpur and their families are located in this fort. The tombs have nice glazed blue tile work. Prior permission of the senior Amir of Bahawalpur is required to enter the fort.
Shrines of Channan Pir: The Shrine of Channan Pir is located 45 Km from Derawar Fort. Channan Pir was a disciple of Makhdoom Jahanian Jahangasht. The annual Urs is held at the beginning of March. A colourful fair known as 'Mela Channan Pir' is held here. Devotees gather on the night of full moon to offer "Fateha" at the tomb of the saint.
PEOPLE AND COSTUMES
People: The people of Bahawalpur are very simple and loving, have great faith in religion, Pirs, Saints and Shrines. They love music and singing. In the absence of other musical instruments even a 'Ghara' (Pitcher) would keep the concert going. The Cholistan people tend to preserve their primitive customs and traditions.
Costumes: The costumes of women in Cholistan are embroidered and printed colourful 'Cholid', ordinary and long embroidered shirt, baggy shalwars, dupattas and 'Chunries', Ghagras which are prepared beautifully in strong contrast. Village women still wear heavy skirts made of 40 yards of cloth known as Cholas Hath Ghagra. Men wear embroidered and colourful Cholas (long shirts). Balaposh (robe like coat), heavy baggy shalwars, Turkish caps, Turbans and Zari shoes have a liking for a plain and embroidered colourful Cholas, Bangis, Turbans, and Balaposh. Men in the Urban area wear Shalwar, Kameez and Coat, & some people also wear Trouser.
HANDICRAFTS
The Punjab Small Industries Corporation has established a Craft Development Centre for Cholistan Area, outside Farid Gate, Bahawalpur from where handicrafts manufactured in Cholistan can be purchased.
Flassi: It is a place of 4-ft x 7-ft size, made of camel hair and cotton yarn. It is used for wall hanging, as a decoration piece and a carpet.
Gindi or Rill: It is made of small pieces of different colours of cotton cloth and needlework. It can be used as wall hanging, bed covers, carpets and blankets etc.
Changaries: Like big plaques, these are made of palm leaves in different bright colours with beautiful patterns and geometric designs. These are used for keeping the 'Chapatis' (bread) and also as a wall decoration.
Khalti: It is like a purse embroidered on top with multi-coloured threads.
Aar Work: It is an attractive kind of embroidery work done on Duppata, Kurta and Chaddar etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Altitude: 400 ft.
Area: 23539 sq. km.
Population: 24,10,566 (District Bahawalpur) 1998 Census.
Climate: Winter (Oct March): Max 23.5C, Min 8C
Simmer (April Sep): Max 34C, Min 32C
Rainfall: 6.89 inches annually.
Tourist Season: October to March
TOURIST INFORMATION
for local assistance and information, please contact PTDC Tourist Information Centre, PTDC Motel, Club Road (near D.C office), Bahawalpur, Tel: (0621) 82835 Fax: (0621) 85362.
http://www.geocities.com/pakistanpoint/cholistan
PLACES OF INTEREST IN CHOLISTAN
Derawar Fort: Derawar Fort is located 48 Km from Dera Nawab Sahib. It is still in a good condition. The rampart walls are intact and still guarded by the personal guards of the Amir of Bahawalpur. The tombs of the ex-rulers of Bahawalpur and their families are located in this fort. The tombs have nice glazed blue tile work. Prior permission of the senior Amir of Bahawalpur is required to enter the fort.
Shrines of Channan Pir: The Shrine of Channan Pir is located 45 Km from Derawar Fort. Channan Pir was a disciple of Makhdoom Jahanian Jahangasht. The annual Urs is held at the beginning of March. A colourful fair known as 'Mela Channan Pir' is held here. Devotees gather on the night of full moon to offer "Fateha" at the tomb of the saint.
PEOPLE AND COSTUMES
People: The people of Bahawalpur are very simple and loving, have great faith in religion, Pirs, Saints and Shrines. They love music and singing. In the absence of other musical instruments even a 'Ghara' (Pitcher) would keep the concert going. The Cholistan people tend to preserve their primitive customs and traditions.
Costumes: The costumes of women in Cholistan are embroidered and printed colourful 'Cholid', ordinary and long embroidered shirt, baggy shalwars, dupattas and 'Chunries', Ghagras which are prepared beautifully in strong contrast. Village women still wear heavy skirts made of 40 yards of cloth known as Cholas Hath Ghagra. Men wear embroidered and colourful Cholas (long shirts). Balaposh (robe like coat), heavy baggy shalwars, Turkish caps, Turbans and Zari shoes have a liking for a plain and embroidered colourful Cholas, Bangis, Turbans, and Balaposh. Men in the Urban area wear Shalwar, Kameez and Coat, & some people also wear Trouser.
HANDICRAFTS
The Punjab Small Industries Corporation has established a Craft Development Centre for Cholistan Area, outside Farid Gate, Bahawalpur from where handicrafts manufactured in Cholistan can be purchased.
Flassi: It is a place of 4-ft x 7-ft size, made of camel hair and cotton yarn. It is used for wall hanging, as a decoration piece and a carpet.
Gindi or Rill: It is made of small pieces of different colours of cotton cloth and needlework. It can be used as wall hanging, bed covers, carpets and blankets etc.
Changaries: Like big plaques, these are made of palm leaves in different bright colours with beautiful patterns and geometric designs. These are used for keeping the 'Chapatis' (bread) and also as a wall decoration.
Khalti: It is like a purse embroidered on top with multi-coloured threads.
Aar Work: It is an attractive kind of embroidery work done on Duppata, Kurta and Chaddar etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Altitude: 400 ft.
Area: 23539 sq. km.
Population: 24,10,566 (District Bahawalpur) 1998 Census.
Climate: Winter (Oct March): Max 23.5C, Min 8C
Simmer (April Sep): Max 34C, Min 32C
Rainfall: 6.89 inches annually.
Tourist Season: October to March
TOURIST INFORMATION
for local assistance and information, please contact PTDC Tourist Information Centre, PTDC Motel, Club Road (near D.C office), Bahawalpur, Tel: (0621) 82835 Fax: (0621) 85362.
http://www.geocities.com/pakistanpoint/cholistan
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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