Takht-i-Bahi
Mardan, Pakistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Takht-i-Bahi is an archaeological site and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is included in the Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol. It is one of the 32 sights of Pakistan listed on this site and is the 22nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to August, with daily highs reaching between 34 °C and 39 °C. Rainfall is highest in July, with about 20 rainy days, while October and November are drier with about 6 rainy days each. Temperatures are cooler in January and December, with daily lows between 3 °C and 4 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly to Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, which is 54 km away. Takht-i-Bahi is located 122 km from Islamabad. Travelers can combine a visit here with trips to Sethi Mohallah, Mahabat Khan Mosque, or Bala Hissar, Peshawar, which are all approximately 48 km to 49 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is March, with about 103 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 78 | 103 | 74 | 27 | 27 | 97 | 90 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
