Kargah Buddha
Gilgit · Gilgit-Baltistan

Kargah Buddha

Ancient rock carving near Gilgit city

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Year-roundbest time
Valley floor: mild winters, warm summersclimate
Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistanlocation
Nearby:
Naltar ValleyGilgit CityNomal Valley
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Kargah Buddha

Ancient rock carving near Gilgit city

The Kargah Buddha is a 7th-century rock relief carved into a cliff face a short drive from Gilgit city. One of the region's most important archaeological sites, it reflects the Buddhist heritage of the Silk Road era.

Highlights

Places you shouldn't miss

  1. 1
    Rock Carving
  2. 2
    Archaeological Site
  3. 3
    Kargah Nala
  4. 4
    Heritage Walk
  5. 5
    City Access
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