h2hf Buddhist Sites in Pakistan

Mohra Murado

What struck me about Mohra Murado was its tranquility. I could still hear the rustling of leaves and the stream close by....

mardan pakistan

Mardan Pakistan is the last city on the plains before the terrain rises sharply to reach Malakand, Dir, Swat, and Central Asia....

Kalawan Stupa Buddhist Monastery Taxila

At the Southern corner of the Buddhist archeological complex of Taxila lies the Kalawan Buddhist Stupa and monastery complex. Why is Kalawan...

Jaulian monastery

We drove to Taxila town, which was the Mecca of Buddhism in the 2nd century BC. Jaulian monastery (2nd Century – 450...

takht bahi mardan

Takht Bahi Buddhist temple at Mardan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan is the ultimate tribute to the strong Buddhist presence in Northern Pakistan up...

Bhamala Stupa

Bhamala Stupa Complex near Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dates back to the 2nd century CE, and has several unique characteristic. Unique Cruciform...

giri fort

Giri fort and Buddhist temple are nestled in the reverse face of the Margalla hills just across from Ban Faqiran Stupa in...

khyber pass

I have always known the importance of the Khyber Pass of Pakistan in the history of ancient India, primarily in stopping invasions...