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Sirkap Afternoon Stroll

Sirkap is best explored in the late afternoon when the heat breaks and the ancient walls stand in clear light.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Sirkap

    Walk the grid of Sirkap. Start with the Apsidal Temple and the Double-Headed Eagle Stupa. The layout is clear and easy to navigate on foot.

  2. 14:45

    Gandhara hotel and restaurant

    Head to Gandhara hotel and restaurant for lunch. The fried fish and local Pakistani dishes are a reliable stop after your walk.

  3. 15:30

    Peace bell

    Walk to the Peace bell. It is a quiet public art piece located southwest of the site, offering a moment of stillness to end your visit.

Local tip

Check the route to Gandhara hotel and restaurant as it is not directly adjacent to the main entrance.

Check before you go

  • Gandhara hotel and restaurant has no listed opening hours, so confirm it is open for lunch service.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Taxila (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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