Ban Faqiran Stupa, Islamabad: History, Hike and Visitor Guide
Ban Faqiran is a Buddhist archaeological complex hidden in the Margalla Hills near Shah Allah Ditta, Islamabad. Its principal monument is a…
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Bhamala Stupa, Khanpur: Buddhist Ruins and Reclining Buddha
Bhamala Buddhist Complex stands beside the Haro River near Khanpur in Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Its distinctive cruciform stupa and excavated reclining…
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Mohra Moradu, Taxila: Buddhist Stupa and Monastery
What struck me most about Mohra Moradu was its tranquillity. During our visit, I could hear leaves rustling and water flowing nearby—a…
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Dharmarajika Stupa, Taxila: Buddhist Heritage and Archaeological Ruins
Dharmarajika Stupa is one of the major Buddhist archaeological complexes in the Taxila landscape. Its central stupa, smaller religious monuments and surrounding…
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Sirkap, Taxila: Ancient City, Buddhist Stupas and Visitor Guide
Sirkap is an ancient fortified city within the archaeological landscape of Taxila. Founded during the second century BCE, its straight main street…
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Jaulian Monastery, Taxila: Buddhist Ruins and Visitor Guide
Jaulian Monastery stands on a hill overlooking the Taxila landscape. Its surviving stupas, sculptural decoration and monastic rooms offer a fascinating glimpse…
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Takht-i-Bahi, Mardan: Buddhist Monastery and UNESCO Site
Takht-i-Bahi is a remarkably well-preserved Buddhist monastic complex near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Founded during the early first century CE, it remained…
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Things to see around Mahodand Lake Swat
Mahodand Lake is just one of the several types of places you can enjoy around Swat. Mahodand is pronounced Maho-dund and not…
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Mankiala Stupa and Rawat Fort: A Heritage Trip Near Islamabad
Mankiala Stupa and Rawat Fort represent two very different periods of Potohar’s history. Mankiala is an ancient Buddhist monument associated with the…
