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Taxila Sunset Walk

Grab a bite near the museum, catch the golden hour light, and finish with a quiet walk.

Best time: 17:22About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:37

    Gandhara hotel and restaurant

    Eat dinner at Gandhara hotel and restaurant. Try the fried fish or other Pakistani dishes to fuel up before the walk.

  2. 17:07

    Taxila Museum

    Walk to the Taxila Museum grounds. Arrive early enough to find a good spot and settle in before the light changes.

  3. 17:22

    Taxila Museum

    Watch the sunset over the museum grounds. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the ancient artifacts and ruins.

  4. 17:52

    Taxila Museum

    Stroll around the museum area as the light fades. It is a peaceful way to end the evening after the day's exploration.

Local tip

The museum entrance fee is Rs 200 for foreigners and Rs 20 for locals. Check opening hours before you go as they may vary.

Check before you go

  • Entrance is Rs 200 rupees for foreigners, Rs 20 for locals

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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