Taxila Archaeological Ruins
4.5
(2 reviews)
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Details
Place Overview
Place Type
Archaeological Site
Province / Region
Punjab
Altitude
549
meters
Distance from Nearest City
35
km
Nearest Major City
Rawalpindi/Islamabad (35 km via GT Road)
Famous For
Gandhara civilisation, Buddhist learning centre, Greco-Buddhist art, Alexander the Great visit (326 BCE), Silk Road crossroads, Taxila Museum
UNESCO Listing Year
1980
Visiting Info
Best Season to Visit
Year Round
Entry Fee (Local)
100
PKR
Entry Fee (Foreign)
500
PKR
Visiting Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Museum: 9am–4:30pm)
Time Needed
Full day
Accessibility
Road Accessibility
Paved Road (Car)
Trek Difficulty
Easy (Flat, Short)
Nearest Airport
Islamabad International Airport – 45 km
Historical & Scientific
Built / Established Year
600 BCE (founding of Takshashila)
Built / Founded By
Multiple Empires: Achaemenid, Mauryan, Kushan, Indo-Greek
Historical Period
600 BCE – 500 CE (1,100 years of continuous civilisation)
Area
30
sq km
Available Features
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Not Available
Domestic Flight Available
Additional Facilities
Taxila Museum (World-Class)
Dharmarajika Stupa (300 BCE)
Jaulian Monastery (400 CE)
Sirkap City Ruins (180 BCE)
Greco-Buddhist Sculpture Gallery
Alexander the Great Route
Silk Road Heritage Trail
Services & Pricing
Museum Entry
Available
PKR 100 – 500
Taxila Museum, 10,000+ artefacts
Archaeological Site Entry
Available
PKR 100 – 300
Jaulian + Dharmarajika + Sirkap (per site)
Full Day Expert Tour
Available
PKR 5,000 – 10,000
Museum + 3 major sites + lunch
Photography/Film Permit
Available
PKR 1,000 – 5,000
Professional documentation permit
Facilities & Amenities
Guided Tours Available
Photography Allowed
Food & Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms Available
Souvenir Shop
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historical / Archaeological
Entry Fee Required
Customer Reviews
4.5
2 reviews
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Regular User
3 hours ago
2,600 years of history in one day
Taxila Museum alone is worth the visit — the Gandharan Buddhist sculptures showing clear Greek influence are extraordinary. Then visiting the actual ruins of Sirkap and Jaulian is mind-blowing. A place where Alexander the Great and the Buddha's teachings intersected.
Ali Hassan
3 hours ago
Underappreciated historical treasure
Most tourists skip Taxila, which is a shame. The Jaulian monastery is incredibly well-preserved. Go with a knowledgeable guide — the history is complex but fascinating. The museum is world-class.
Opening Hours
Monday
09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 17:00
Thursday
09:00 – 17:00
Friday
09:00 – 17:00
Saturday
09:00 – 17:00
Sunday
09:00 – 17:00
Taxila Archaeological Ruins
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