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Harappa

Harappa is a city in Punjab, northeast Pakistan, about 35km (22 miles) southwest of Sahiwal.The modern town is by a former course of the Ravi River and beside the remains of an ancient fortifed city, which was part of the Cemetery H and the Indus Valley Civilization. Harappa has been the centre of curiosity and interest among history students, historians and archaeologists since its discovery some 85 years ago.

A date with history is what takes many tourists to Harappa. Excavations in Harappa have revealed a civilization, which was excellent in town planning and other sphere of every day life. A tour to Harappa takes you close to one of the largest civilizations in the world. The Harappa tour is a wonderful discovery of our past. Harappa helps us understand, how modern and progressive was the Indus Valley Civilization. A visit to the museum is a wonderful experience. The museum houses some rare artefacts from the Indus Valley Civilization, which include terracotta toys, animal figurines and bronze utensils.