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Popular Destinations of Buddhism in
Pakistan

Manthal Rock, Skardu

Manthal Rock, located near Skardu, holds significant historical importance linked to ancient Buddhist heritage. The area around Manthal was once a thriving center of Buddhist culture, with remnants of ancient stupas and monasteries discovered nearby. This majestic rock formation stands as a silent witness to the region’s rich spiritual past, attracting history enthusiasts and pilgrims interested in exploring the Buddhist legacy of Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Kargah Buddha, Gilgit

The Kargah Buddha is a majestic 7th-century rock carving of a seated Buddha, etched into the cliffside near Gilgit city in Gilgit-Baltistan. Standing about 50 feet tall, this ancient relief is a remarkable remnant of the region’s Buddhist past, dating back to a time when Gilgit was a thriving center of Buddhist learning and pilgrimage along the historic Silk Route.

Located just 10 kilometers from Gilgit, the Kargah Buddha attracts both spiritual seekers and history enthusiasts. Surrounded by scenic mountain views and natural serenity, this sacred site is a powerful symbol of the religious harmony and cultural richness that once flourished in northern Pakistan.

Sacred Rock of Hunza

The Sacred Rock of Hunza, located near Karimabad in Hunza District (Gilgit-Baltistan), is one of the most important archaeological sites in northern Pakistan. This massive rock contains ancient petroglyphs, carvings, and inscriptions that date back to the 1st millennium CE. The carvings include Buddhist stupas, ibexes, and inscriptions in Kharosthi, Sogdian, and Brahmi scripts, showing the cultural and trade exchanges that passed through the Silk Route.

The rock was a significant landmark for travelers and monks journeying between Gandhara, Central Asia, and China, serving both as a religious site and a historical record of the region’s importance in Buddhist history. Today, the Sacred Rock of Hunza stands as a testament to Hunza’s role in the spread of Buddhism and its deep connections with the Gandhara Civilization.

Thalpan Rock Carvings

The Thalpan Rock Carvings, located near Chilas in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, are among the most remarkable archaeological treasures of northern Pakistan. These carvings, etched onto large boulders and cliffs along the Indus River and the ancient Silk Route, date back as far as the 1st millennium BCE and continued through the Buddhist period.

The site contains thousands of petroglyphs and inscriptions, including detailed depictions of Buddhist stupas, hunting scenes, ibexes, warriors, and travelers, as well as scripts in Kharosthi, Brahmi, Sogdian, and Tibetan. The carvings provide valuable evidence of the region’s role as a crossroads for traders, pilgrims, and monks moving between South Asia, Central Asia, and China.

Hanzal Stupa

The Hanzal Stupa, located near Gilgit City in Gilgit-Baltistan, is one of the significant remnants of the Buddhist era in the region. Dating back to around the 5th–8th centuries CE, this stupa reflects the spread of Gandhara-influenced Buddhist culture into the upper Indus Valley along the ancient Silk Route.

Archaeological evidence shows that the Hanzal site was once part of a larger monastic complex, where Buddhist monks and travelers stopped while journeying between Taxila, Central Asia, and China. The stupa itself, though now in ruins, highlights the importance of Gilgit as a major Buddhist learning and cultural hub, where many ancient Sanskrit and Buddhist manuscripts (the famous Gilgit Manuscripts) were discovered.

Danyor Rock Inscriptions

The Danyor Rock Inscriptions, located near Danyor Bridge in Gilgit-Baltistan, are an important archaeological site linked to the Buddhist heritage of the region. Carved into a large rock face, these inscriptions date back to the 7th–9th centuries CE and are written mainly in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts, with some carvings influenced by Sogdian and Tibetan travelers who passed through the Silk Route.

Alongside the inscriptions, the rock also bears Buddhist symbols and stupa carvings, showing the religious significance of the site. This area was once a key stop for monks, traders, and pilgrims traveling between Gandhara (Taxila, Swat, Peshawar) and Central Asia/China. The inscriptions are considered valuable historical records, providing evidence of the region’s role as a cultural and spiritual bridge between South and Central Asia.

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