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Explore the Ancient Buddhist Monastery Takht Bhai
The land of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan is called the land of Buddha as it has got the most Buddhist sites, Takht Bhai is an ancient Buddhist Monastery these are Persian words means Spring from the top, which date backs to 1st century this was a center of Buddhist Teachings. Takht Bhai relics are 2000 years old. This is one of the seven UNESCO world heritage sites in Pakistan since 1980.
Meeting Point
Tourists Hotel islamabad or any other location
Tourists will be picked up from Hotel in Islamabad or Peshawar
Islamabad being the capital is about 2.5 hours drive from Takht Bhai through highway.
Takht Bhai Bazar
Takht Bhai is famous for its archaeological sites but it has got a typical Pashtun dominant population, it is also famous for its Strawberry, sugarcane, Wheat, maize, vegetables. The traditional food of this province Chapli Kebab is also one of the popular food Tourist may try.
Visit to Takht Bhai Monastery Site
Initial briefing about the history of this site, it's excavation time, the name of Archaeologist, detail of artifacts discovered.
Walking through the steps of the site
There are about eighty steps to the main courtyard one has to walk all the way by foot at ascending position. The walls of the site tells its own story. Until 7th century this Buddhist Monastery was operational latter it was destroyed by white Huns.
Chambers of the complex
There are four main portions of the complex.The stupa court, a cluster of stupas located in a central courtyard. This is the first main entrance area where there are multiple stupas of ancient time, small, big & large. The structure of this Complex is amazing.
Monastic Chamber
The Monastic chamber consisting of individual cells arranged around a courtyard, it has got assembly hall, ablution pool dining area & cuisine.
Temple Complex
A Temple Complex consisting of stupas of different sizes, usually the Buddhist used to pray in this portion. The construction is of latter period.
The Meditation Cells/caves
The tantric Monastic Complex which consist of small dark cell type caves with low opening. These cells were used by the followers of Buddha for meditation inside for longer time while keeping fast.
Reaching to the top of the complex
Though there are additional structure on the Sites may have served as residence or meeting hall.All of the building on the site are constructed from local light brown stone.
At last one can move on the top to have a full view of the Monastery along with the Takht Bhai town. This is an ideal location to take photos.
Walking through the Bazar
As the visit to the Sites concludes the Tourists will move towards the Bazar on Bus. One can see the hustle bustle in the market, meet the people, buy some local handicraft.
Traditional Lunch
Traditionally Chapli Kebab is the most delicious food one can have in Takht Bhai. It's made of mince beef, crushed onion, tomato, egg & other local spices.
Ending point
Takht bhai main Bazar
Ending Point
Takht bhai main Bazar
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Tour Important Information
It's a day tour, in summer the weather is hot & humid, winters are pleasant. The guests will need Hat, Sunglasses, water, female guests will have to abide by dress code, scarf on head & loose outfit. Avoid taking photograph of ladies. There are about eighty 80 steps one has to ascend to reach the main Complex, so one has to be ready for a little exertion.
Important message from the guide
I am available throughout the year often, otherwise incase of illness or any other reason.
Yes I can provide guiding services to other cities, if my transportation, accommodation, food cost is bore by the clients.
I can provide services in following cities.
Swat, Chitral, Hunza, Skardu, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
