Takht Bahi Buddhist temple at Mardan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan is the ultimate tribute to the strong Buddhist presence in Northern Pakistan up till 5th century BC. Takht Bahi Buddhist temple History The Mauryan Buddhist King Asoka (299-237 BC) ruled the old country of Northern Pakistan for about 40 years, with the Takht Bahi area within…
Mahodand Lake is just one of the several types of places you can enjoy around Swat. Mahodand is pronounced Maho-dund and not “mahomet” or “mahjongg” Things to do around Mahodand Lake Swat Options for travelers include :- Mountain Climbing Boating on the lake Leisure stay at a hotel Buddhist ruins visit Skiing Fishing Hiking further…
How am I going to link Mankiala Buddhist Stupa & Rawat Fort, two towering monuments of Northern Pakistan’s ancient history, in 600 words? Mankyala Buddhist Stupa Location Mankiala village, 30 Kms from Rawalpindi on GT road. This is the site where Sher Shah Suri’s son punished the local Gakhar Chief Sultan Sarang Khan for staying…
Chilas Rock Carvings are symbols left by ancient Buddhist worshipers at this important River crossing. This city is a transit town in the ancient trade and pilgrimage route connecting Ladakh in the East, Kashgar in the North, Balakot towards the South, and Chitral towards the West. Chilas Distance from Islamabad Even now, Chilas is the mid-point…