Pakistan Buddhist Heritage Tour

Today, step back into history with a full-day exploration of Taxila, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist learning centers, showcasing a blend of Greek, Persian, and Indian influences.

• Drive to Taxila (45 min).
• Explore Taxila Museum, Dharmarajika Stupa, Julian Monastery, and Sirkap ruins.
• Return to Islamabad by evening for rest and overnight stay.

Begin your journey towards the mystical Swat Valley with a stop at Takht-i-Bahi — one of the most important Buddhist archaeological sites in the world.

• Early departure from Islamabad.
• Explore Takht-i-Bahi Monastic Complex and Sahr-i-Bahlol ruins.
• Continue scenic drive through Malakand Pass into Swat Valley.
• Overnight stay in Mingora or Fizagat (Swat).

Dive into the Buddhist history of Swat by visiting sacred stupas and museums that house relics from the Gandhara period, followed by cultural immersion in the local bazaar.

• Visit Swat Museum (Gandhara art collections).
• Explore Butkara Stupa, built by Ashoka the Great.
• Evening leisure walk in Mingora bazaar.
• Overnight stay in Swat.

Spend the day enjoying the stunning mountain scenery at Malam Jabba — Pakistan’s famous ski and adventure resort offering a refreshing break with breathtaking landscapes.

• Drive to Malam Jabba (1.5 hours).
• Optional activities: Cable car ride, light hiking.
• Return to Mingora in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Swat.

• Leisurely morning in Fizagat(optional short walk by the river).
• After breakfast, begin the return drive to Islamabad (5–6 hours).
• Stop for lunch en route.
• Late evening arrival in Islamabad.
• Overnight in Islamabad.

After breakfast, transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight back home, carrying memories of Pakistan’s profound cultural heritage and natural splendor.