Tour to the Taxila Ruins

Embark on a journey to the Taxila Ruins from Islamabad, where we will explore one of the significant historical hubs of Buddhism. This tour includes visits to Sirkap, along with the Dharmarakija and Jaulian monasteries.

Excursion to the Taxila Ruins

We will commence our adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Islamabad at the agreed time, setting out to discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan!

Your first destination will be the Taxila Museum. Here, you will delve into the history of the ancient Gandhara civilization that thrived in this region over 2,000 years ago. The museum houses an impressive collection of Buddhist artifacts and sacred relics that offer a glimpse into this fascinating era.

Our journey continues to the Dharmarajika Monastery, home to one of the largest stupas found in South Asia. You will learn about the monastery's origins, established by King Ashoka as a repository for Buddha's relics.

Following this, we will explore the ancient capital of Taxila, known as Sirkap, which is only partially unearthed. After admiring these archaeological remnants, we will head to the Buddhist monastery of Jaulian, an active educational center even today.

During our visit, you will see its stupa, the remnants of the old monastery, and the monument of the Healing Buddha. We will discuss the significance of this location in the training of Buddhist monks.

Upon concluding our exploration of the Taxila archaeological site, we will make our way back to Islamabad, with an estimated return to your hotel around 8 hours after our initial pickup.