From Islamabad: Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour

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480 minutes (Approx.)
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Explore Taxila, Ancient Buddhist civilization, a vibrant community dated back 2000 years ago. Taxila had one of the earliest university in world and it was city of knowledge globally. Owing to its strategic location, Taxila has changed hands many times over the centuries, with many empires vying for its control. In 1980, Taxila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2006 it was ranked as the top tourist destination in Pakistan by The Guardian newspaper. You will explore Taxila Museum, Taxila Ruins, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, Dharmarajika Stupa And Monastery and some other attractions. An English guide will accompany you during the tour. Hotel pick up and drop off from Islamabad.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All tax and service charges.
  • Entrance Tickets (where ever applicable).
  • English speaking guide.
  • Hotel pick & drop (from Islamabad).
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Food & beverages
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Taxila Museum

Explore Taxila Museum and get inspired with ancients history and artifacts of Buddhist civilization. Actually, if you are really keen to understand and learn Buddhist history in Pakistan then Taxila Museum is the best place.

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Jaulian Buddhist Monastery

Many get wonder after visiting Julian Buddhist Monastery at Taxila with the best preserved Buddha sculptures. Julian Buddhist Monastery is a ruined Buddhist monastery dating from the 2nd century CE.

Admission Ticket Included

Dharmarajika Stupa And Monastery

Dharmarajika Stupa is one in 10 biggest ancients Stupas in South Asia. As the largest and earliest religious complex in Taxila, it was constructed to enshrine the holy relic of the Buddha by King Asoka the Great. this site contained relics of Lord Budha which have been move to Taxila Museum now.

Admission Ticket Included

Sirkap

UNESCO world heritage site will take your imaginations back to ancient civilization what was once a vibrant community. Really makes you think how life would have been nearly 2000 years ago.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Please send us your accommodation / hotel address and also local contact number of your hotel and your.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 11 reviews

What do other 11 guests say about From Islamabad: Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour

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Haider_H
5
Jan 2024
Superb trip to Taxila, one of the ancient historical sites of Pakistan. Our guide Maqsood was informative and supportive throughout. We stopped for traditional Pakistani chai and lunch along the way. Taxila is huge and we visited 4 different sites there, including two ancient Buddhist monasteries...
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763ahm
5
Jan 2024
Very interesting city! Taxila is never to be missed tour while your visit in Pakistan, lots of culture, history and ancient ruins.
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jan0schf
5
Oct 2023
I had an outstanding experience together with my guide Maqsood and I would say you MUST do this tour when you come to Islamabad. The heritage and the mix of influence of the visited places in Taxila is fascinating and worth every Dollar. I also had the chance to get views of the local life and le...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All tax and service charges.
  • Entrance Tickets (where ever applicable).
  • English speaking guide.
  • Hotel pick & drop (from Islamabad).
Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Food & beverages
Additional Information
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels