
One Day Trip to Taxila
One day trip to Taxila, Discover the Ancient Marvels of Taxila. Embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore the ancient ruins of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Takht Bhai – A Journey into the Buddhist Past: Takht Bhai, located near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is one of the most remarkable and well-preserved Buddhist monastic complexes in Pakistan. Dating back to the 1st century BCE, it was part of the ancient Gandhara civilization. The site sits on a hilltop, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valley. Its stone-built stupas, meditation cells, assembly halls, and courtyards reflect the architectural brilliance and spiritual depth of early Buddhist culture.
One-day trip to Takht Bhai provides not only a peaceful escape into history but also a chance to explore the art and architecture that once attracted monks and pilgrims from across Asia. Visitors can walk through the ancient ruins, imagine the rhythms of monastic life, and enjoy the serenity of a place that has stood resilient for over two thousand years.
Morning, we will drive towards Takht Bhai takes nearly 3 hours to reach.
Approximate Drive: 3 hrs
Takht Bhai is a monastery was established in the 1st century CE and was used until the 7th century. Archaeologists think this complex is a great example of the buildings found in Buddhist monasteries from that time. Takht-i-Bahi became a World Heritage Site in 1980, and UNESCO said it is “very well kept. “
After that, we will have our lunch
After visiting the Takht Bhai and having our lunch we will drive back to Islamabad, and drop you off.
Approximate drive: 3 hr
There are about 80 to 100 steep steps to reach the main monastic complex.
Yes, they often ask about the drive time—usually around 2.5 to 3 hours via the M1 Motorway

One day trip to Taxila, Discover the Ancient Marvels of Taxila. Embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore the ancient ruins of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nanga Parbat is not a single peak but consists of 20km long series of peaks and ridges culminating in an ice crest of (8125m). Its South Face known as Rupal Face is (5000m) high, while the North or Raikot Face plunging over (7000m) from the summit to the Indus forms one of the world’s deepest gorges.

K2, 8611 meters at the summit is locally known as Choghori, the second highest mountain in the world. It has been highlighted for the adventure lovers to enjoy the magnificence and grandeur of it’s presence. The trekking route goes along the Braldu River and joins the Baltoro glacier.