Bhir Mound
Taxila, Pakistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bhir Mound is an archaeological site that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located within Taxila in the Punjab province.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit depends on the weather. The hottest months are May, June, and July, with June reaching highs of 37 °C. July is also the wettest month, with about 302 mm of rain over 22 days. October and November are drier, with rainfall between 26 mm and 38 mm. Temperatures are cooler in January and February, with lows of 4 °C and 6 °C.
Bhir Mound is 21 km from Islamabad. The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport in Attock, which is 22 km away. While visiting, you can see nearby sites such as Sirkap, which is 1.6 km away, and the Dharmarajika Stupa, located 1.9 km from the mound. Other nearby locations include Taxila, the Margalla Hills, and the Faisal Mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is July, with about 302 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 80 | 112 | 137 | 92 | 49 | 80 | 302 | 284 | 113 | 38 | 26 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
