The Bhamala Stupa is an ancient Buddhist archaeological site located near Khanpur in the Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Dating back to the 4th century CE, it is one of the most significant remnants of the Gandhara civilization—a region once renowned for its unique fusion of Greco-Roman and Buddhist art and architecture. The site is particularly notable for housing one of the oldest cruciform-shaped stupas in the region, which provides invaluable insights into early Buddhist architectural development.
Morning, NPA guide will pick you up from a designated pick up point. to the bus and drive towards Bhamala Stupa.
Approximate drive: 2.5 hours
Bhamala Stupa: one of the fanscinating stupas in the taxila region famous for its 18 meter reclined Buddha statue and the oldest Crucified architecture of a massive stupa.
After the visit we will have lunch break Lunch at MaBali.
On our way back we can stay at khanpur enjoy the dam views or go straight to Islamabad.
Approximate drive: 40 mins from Mabali
Drive Back to Islamabad drop everyone off.
Approximate Drive: 6-7 round trip
The Gandhara civilization thrived in what is now northern-western Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, roughly between the 1st millennium BCE and the 1st millennium CE. This region served as a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, bringing together influences from India, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
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