Embark on a cultural journey from Islamabad to Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in Gandharan history. Visit ancient ruins including Bhir Mound, Dharmarajika Stupa, and Jaulian Monastery. Explore the Taxila Museum and admire Buddhist art and relics. Conclude your day with visits to Giri Fort and the unique Greek-style Jandial Temple before returning to Islamabad.
Begin your journey via Srinagar Highway toward the ancient city of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy scenic views of the Potohar Plateau on the 45-minute drive (35 km).
Explore the ruins of one of South Asia’s oldest cities, dating back to 1000 BCE.
Learn about early urban life before Greek influence in the region.
Discover Gandharan-era sculptures, coins, and artifacts from nearby archaeological sites.
The museum offers a deep dive into ancient Buddhist and regional heritage.
Visit the great stupa built by Ashoka, surrounded by votive stupas and monastic relics.
A sacred Buddhist site with spiritual and architectural significance.
Explore a hilltop Buddhist monastery and fort dating back to the 5th century.
Enjoy views of Margalla Hills and ancient walls with historic water springs.
Walk through one of the best-preserved monasteries from the 2nd century CE.
Admire the stupas, meditation chambers, and stone reliefs on a serene hilltop.
See ruins of a unique temple with Greek-style Ionic columns near Sirkap.
Thought to be linked to Zoroastrian or Hindu worship, blending cultures.
Head back to Islamabad after a full day of exploring ancient Gandhara.
Reflect on centuries of history connecting East and West.
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