Tour
Gandhara Civilization Tour
Taxila, Peshawar and the Khyber Pass
Duration
10 Days
Type
Cultural Tour
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
May - October
Start / End
Islamabad
Group Size
2 - 15 People
Overview
The Gandhara Civilization Tour uncovers the lost treasures of ancient Buddhist history across Taxila, Swat, Peshawar and the Khyber Pass. The Gandhara civilization flourished from 500 BCE to the 10th century AD and was the centre point for Buddhism, spreading east to Korea and Japan. The finest remains of Gandhara art are preserved in the museums of Peshawar, Taxila and Swat, while archaeological sites like Takht-i-Bahi, Saidu Stupa and the rock carvings of Gilgit reveal a civilisation of extraordinary spiritual power and artistry.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Islamabad, hotel transfer
Day 2
Visit Taxila Museum and archaeological sites (Sirkap, Jaulian, Dharmarajika Stupa)
Day 3
Drive to Swat Valley, visit Takht-i-Bahi monastery en route
Day 4
Explore Swat Museum, Butkara Stupa and Amluk Dara Stupa
Day 5
Visit Jahanabad Buddha carving and Mingora bazaar
Day 6
Drive to Peshawar via Malakand Pass
Day 7
Peshawar Museum (finest Gandhara collection), Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Day 8
Khyber Pass excursion (subject to security clearance)
Day 9
Drive to Islamabad, visit Rohtas Fort en route
Day 10
Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, departure
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