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Daytime

Taxila Daytime Exploration

Start your morning at the ancient Kalawan group before settling in for a proper lunch nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Kalawan group of buildings

    Walk through the Kalawan group of buildings to see the stupas, monastic cells, and caves. Arriving early helps you beat the heat and the crowds.

  2. 10:00

    Gandhara hotel and restaurant

    Head to Gandhara hotel and restaurant for lunch. They serve delicious Pakistani food and fried fish. It is a short walk from the main site.

  3. 10:40

    Peace bell

    Take a walk to the Peace bell. It is located about 62 minutes walking distance from the Kalawan group, so plan your route carefully.

Local tip

The walk to the Peace bell is quite long (62 minutes). Check the route in advance and ensure you have comfortable shoes for the journey.

Check before you go

  • Verify the opening hours of Gandhara hotel and restaurant before you go, as they were not provided in the context.
  • The distance to the Peace bell is significant. Confirm walking routes and safety conditions for the area.

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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