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6-Day Taxila & Gandhara Buddhist Heritage Tour

📅 6 Days / 5 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Islamabad

A compact, deeply researched tour through the Buddhist heritage of the Gandhara civilization, centred on the UNESCO-listed ruins of Taxila, once one of the great centres of Buddhist learning in the ancient world, alongside sites around Peshawar and Swat.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Islamabad

Private airport pickup, orientation and rest.

Day 2, Taxila Full Day

Taxila Museum, Dharmarajika Stupa and Sirkap ruins with a specialist guide.

Day 3, Jaulian Monastery

Visit the well-preserved Jaulian monastery complex and surrounding archaeological sites.

Day 4, Peshawar Day Trip

Drive to Peshawar for the museum's renowned Gandhara sculpture collection and the old city.

Day 5, Free Day or Swat Extension

Optional extension to Swat's Buddhist sites (Butkara Stupa, Jehanabad Buddha), or a free day in Islamabad.

Day 6, Departure

Transfer to Islamabad International Airport.

Tour Highlights

Taxila Museum & RuinsJaulian Buddhist MonasteryDharmarajika StupaPeshawar Museum Gandhara CollectionSwat Buddhist Sites (optional extension)

✅ What's Included

Private vehicle and driver throughout
Hotel accommodation with breakfast daily
Specialist Gandhara-heritage guide

❌ Not Included

International flights
Pakistan visa fee
Lunches and dinners
Museum entry fees
Personal expenses

Tour Information

Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗
FocusGandhara / Buddhist Heritage
Group Size1 to 12 people
Best TimeOctober-March
Visa SupportInvitation letter provided

Where You'll Stay

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Islamabad hotel
5 nights at a central hotel, breakfast included.

Questions About This Tour

Yes, this itinerary is popular with university groups and researchers; guides can go into as much historical depth as your group wants.
It's optional and priced separately, since not everyone wants the extra 2 days, ask us for a combined quote.

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PKR 82,000
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Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗
FocusGandhara / Buddhist Heritage
Group Size1 to 12 people
Best TimeOctober-March
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