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Harappa
Harappa, near Sahiwal, is one of the great cities of the Indus Valley Civilization and gave the civilization its name. You can walk the excavated mounds, granary and city walls, and see seals, pottery and jewellery in the on-site museum.
About Harappa
Harappa, near Sahiwal, is one of the great cities of the Indus Valley Civilization and gave the civilization its name. You can walk the excavated mounds, granary and city walls, and see seals, pottery and jewellery in the on-site museum.
- Excavated mounds and granary
- Harappa Museum's seals and pottery
- Fits between Lahore and Multan
Best time to visit
November–February; the Punjab plains are very hot in summer.
Travel tips
- Hire the site guide — the mounds are hard to read on your own.
- Visit the museum before walking the site.
- Easy stop on the Lahore–Multan road.
Cost estimate
Usually a stop between Lahore and Multan on a Punjab heritage tour — ask for a quote.
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