Tour to the Taxila Ruins
Tour to the Taxila Ruins
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Islamabad to begin this excursion to one of Pakistan's World Heritage Sites!
Our first stop will be at the Taxila Museum, where we'll learn about the Gandhara civilization, which lived in this territory 2,000 years ago. In its rooms, we'll find ancient Buddhist handicrafts and sacred relics!
The next stop will be at the Dharmarajika Monastery and its stupa, one of the largest in South Asia. We'll tell you the history of this monastery that was built by King Ashoka to keep relics of Buddha.
Next, we'll see the ancient capital of Taxila, Sirkap, which has been only partially excavated. After seeing these archaeological ruins, we'll go to the Buddhist monastery of Jaulian, a prominent educational center that is still functioning today.
We'll see its stupa, the ruins of the ancient monastery, and the monument of the Healing Buddha, and learn about the importance of this place for the teaching of Buddhist monks.
After the visit to the archaeological site of Taxila, we'll return to Islamabad and drop you off at your hotel 8 hours after pickup.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transportation by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Entrance fees
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Gypsy Traces & Tours Private Limited
Corporate name: GYPSY TRACES AND TOURS (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
