Year 2007 has officially been announced as the Visit Pakistan Year by the Government of Pakistan. Special events are being organized by the Ministry of tourism Government of Pakistan. We invite you to a journey of unbridled joy and beauty. From the mountains of the Himalayas and the KaraKrum, to the rich hospitality of Lahore and the breathtakingly stark beauty of the Thar Desert. Pakistan offers you a spectrum of experiences that will leave you breathless. Our rich culture emanates from the ancient Indus and Gandhara civilizations while our traditions can be traced back to Muslim, Buddhist and Central Asian influences. Immerse yourself in the colors of our country’s illustrious heritage! There is great pride in our handicrafts which hark back to the beginning of civilization for inspiration. Each region of the country has an art of its own, alluding to the richness of our history. This year, embrace the true essence of beauty and experience adventure like never before. From white water rafting in the mighty Indus, and mountaineering in the highest mountains of the world to desert safaris through the Thar and Cholistan deserts, Pakistan takes adventure to the extreme. The rich hospitality of our heartland will take your culinary experience to another level. Pakistan’s love for food is unparalleled and its ethnic cuisine a sumptuously delicate blend of flavors and spices. Concordia Expedition Pakistan under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan offers offer you events, trips for the year 2007 as a precursor to visit Pakistan. Following are the events to be held in 2007. January 2007 14th; Lahore Marathon An exciting sporting experience, in the historic city of the great Mughal Emperors 15th - 21st; Pakistan Tourism Fair, Lahore Learn more about Pakistan 17th - 18th; Competition of Brass Band (Pakistan Armed Forces) Experience Music in the Military Style, Lahore February 2007 4th - 5th; Sibi Mela An event portraying the rich Baluch culture 10th - 15th; National Skiing Championship, Malam Jabba (Pakistan Airforce) One of the best Ski-resorts in South Asia 16th - 18th; Thar Desert Festival and Marathon with Cultural Program at Umarkot Fort, Sindh A celebration among the dunes 18th - 23rd; March Jashan-e-Baharan (Spring Festival) March 2007 8th - 10th; Date with the Desert 3rd Cholistan Jeep Rally with a Cultural Program Explore the breathtaking desert panorama of Cholistan, on 4-wheels 8th - 9th; Channan Pir Festival 15th; Mehrgarh Conference, Quetta Discover the connection with a 9,000 year old settlement 15th - 20th; Spring Blossom Festival, Northern Areas Nature at as best enroote to K-2 23th - 25st; Tour of Islamabad A thrilling cycle race 26th - 31st Gandhara Week Historical Review of the Buddhist Civilization Sound & Light Show Taxila April 2007 11th - 14th; Baisakhi (Hasan Abdal) A spring festival of the sikh Community 12th - 24th; Adventure/Extreme Sports Doosai Plain, Northern Areas Experience the exciting realms of adventure 12th - 13th; Baisakhi Mela Festival Sakhi Sarwar 24 - 26th; Train Safari: Khewra Salt Mines with a Cultural Program A railway journey through the incredible Salt Mines 49th; MEETING OF UN WTO, CSA May 2007 11th-15th; Chitral and Kalash Festival A culture mix of celebrations 16th-21st; White Water Rafting, Azad Kashmir A gripping experience 25th - 27th; SAARC Tourism Mart, Karachi June 2007 9th; Golden Jubilee Celebrations of First Ascent of Board Peak (8047m) 15th; Pakistan Women Kushek Training/Expedition, Hunza Building the spirits and exploring exotic destinations 22th - 25th; Shogran Festival A colourful cultural event in the lap of Himalayas 15th - 30; Pakistan Board Peak Golden Jubilee Expedition Be apart of the celebrations for the completion of the 50 years of climbing the Board Peak in 1956-7 26th - 27th; Hunza Festival & The Tourism Convention July 2007 7th - 9th; Shandur Festival Polo at the roof of the world 10th - 15th; Karakorum Car Rally Adventure at its Peak 15th - 17th; Broghil Festival 23rd - 28th; Mountain Marathon (AJK-Kaghan) August 2007 12th - 14th; Freedom Jeep Rally, Gaddani Beach, Baluchistan 14th; 60th Independence Day September 2007 1st - 3rd; International Mountain Marathon, Hunza The ecstasy of adventure, amongst the snow-capped mountains 1st - 6th; Silk Road Festival, Northern Areas Set foot on the everlasting and famous road link between Pakistan and China 3rd - 6th; Sufi Festival at Sehwan Sharif At the Shrine of the great sufi Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar 7th - 9th; International Mountain Bike Race, Kaghan An enthralling sense of competition 10th - 11th; International Mountain Tourism Conference, Islamabad 10th - 12th; Karakorum International Film Festival (KIFF), Islamabad 20th - 24th; Painted Truck Caravan Karachi to Khyber The fabulous exhibition of Art on Wheels 27th; World Tourism Day Celebrations in NWFP October 2007 9th - 14th; Hot Air Ballooning Competition, Islamabad Scaling new heights 15th - 20th; Jashn-e-Sahil, Gawadar Pakistan Navy 21st - 28th; Journey through Time, Sound and Light Show with a Cultural Event at Moenjodaro Discover Mohenjodaro, a 5500 year old civilization and visit Makli, the largest necropolis of the world November 2007 1st; Jashn-e-Azadi Celebrations, Gilgit 1st - 13th; A walk through historic times Step on the trail of Alexander the Great through Pakistan 2nd - 11th; Birthday of guru Nanak, Celebrations at Nankana Sahib Lahore and Hasan Abdal 10th - 19th; International Paragliding competition, Islamabad, Swat and Azad Kashmir Competition in the sky 21st - 27th; International Festival of Performing Arts, Lahore Add a bit of fun, a rewarding experience with international performances 24th; World Buddhist Congress and Festival of Asian Arts and Crafts, Lok Virsa, Islamabad December 2007 1st - 20th; Pakistan Cultural Train Safari, (Peshawar to Karachi) 24th; Christmas Celebrations, Lahore Santa Claus, where you least expected him 30th; Tourism Convention Award Distribution/Closing Ceremony, Islamabad The Finale   Concordia Expeditions Pakistan can develop and customize the above listed events to suit your dates and interests. Should you require any assistance in this regard, please contact us. This website contains just the highlights of the CEP suggested international events. Our CEP representatives shall deliver to you the detailed itineraries of these suggested programs. However, you can consult us directly for further information concerning the mentioned events.