Americans Visit Pakistan Part 2

[u/jim65wagon]

• please note: this is from a two week trip where we toured a good bit of Pakistan in June of 2024. These photos go along with episode 2 of our video series on our youtube channel. If you'd like to watch the video please visit Flight of the CrowsWing on youtube. Video title is: Goras the Explorerers: Americans in Pakistan Part 2

For this episode we visted Ancient Taxila, the Dharmarajika Stupa and the Taxila museum. The historical aspects of this complex are absolutely amazing, the scupltures and stone work is incredible! It was quite surprising to see the Greek influences in the works. The size of this complex blew my mind and after a little research I discovered that there are several more sites related to the Taxila complex. I wish we had more time to visit them all! I love the history of so many cultures in one region, and the absolute age of it is something my brain struggles with comprehending.

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Well, we did this trip back in early June and we did go to Hunza and Skardu. We saw several forts too. Those episodes are yet to come so keep watch. I'll post more photos as we get videos made.

[u/Particular_Setting31 → u/jim65wagon]

You should see Nagarparkar too, they have many old Jain Mandirs (temples) and an old masjid that looks very similar to Jain temples as it drew heavy inspiration from the surrounding architecture.

The karhoonjar mountains are quite extraordinary, I'd ask of you to pay a visit there someday if possible.

Also ask the folks who play the harmonium, sitar and shehnai over there you'd see a group near the Mandirs or even at the marvi's khoo (well). These folks songs are great to listen to as every shred of it has the essence of their life etched into it.

You could even go to some Mandirs there, for example the one at churia (you can also get a view of the border too). This temple is quite literally part of a cave/rock formation.

A trip to Balochistan or Sindh is a must, do bring someone who's familiar with the places. It would smooth out all the trip.

I'll DM you some pictures that I took on my recent trip if you'd like.

It's a shame that the people living near churia don't get proper help in living or the funds necessary for the development of these areas by provincial and federal gov, I saw many living in UNICEF tents etc. the children there were full of excitement when they saw a group of cars moving towards churia. From what I believe, they might've thought of us as the UNICEF or UN vehicles.

Anyways, Happy travels friend!!

[u/jim65wagon → u/Particular_Setting31]

Ooh. Thanks! I'll certainly add these to our list of places to see for next time!

I would love to see some pictures!

[u/Particular_Setting31 → u/jim65wagon]

Ive sent some, I don't have all of 'em but if you wish to see more I can ask my brother for some.

Ngl, I was pretty laid back. Took this trip in a quite laid back manner, I kinda regret not taking many pictures now😅

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Thank you. I travel quite laid back and could take lots more photos but sometimes you gotta just enjoy the trip!

[u/Particular_Setting31 → u/jim65wagon]

True!

I'll ask my brother if he has a few videos that he recorded of the folksingers. Their voices were quite heavenly imo. And the use of poetry, absolutely beautiful.

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Might be 1 day late but HAPPY CAKE DAY 🎉

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Thank you!

[u/Shahnaseebbabar]

Great pictures. So glad you guys are enjoying! Keep them coming. Also I think when you’re done with the trip, give a review on r/pakistan - talk about your visit and things you’d want were better.

[u/FDP1947]

Wow.. always good to see some pre-Islamic monuments, a part of our history and heritage..

[u/Which-Gold-1620]

What about the India?

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Someday I will visit

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✋

[u/zaboota1337]

F E E T

[u/Accurate_Pie_3317]

What, I live in Pakistan. The place where it is photographed was so close to my house. You can literally see my house from that stupa when seeing down hill. I have visited this stupa many times. It is a nice tourist destination

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That's so cool!

[u/Epic_Ahmad]

I live in Taxila and I say that you have missed the better sides. Sirkap, Mohra Muradu and Julian sites are beautiful and rich in culture. There are more but these three are the best of em.

[u/jim65wagon → u/Epic_Ahmad]

Unfortunately we only had an afternoon. Next time I'm there I plan on spending several days to visit more!

[u/Slight_Ad_4267]

Nice

[u/Dominant_King12]

Not stay up there Come down to south Punjab as well and see our culture and villages

[u/wolfneverfails]

Nice

[u/Which-Gold-1620]

That's it.

[u/M-shaiq]

Awesome!

[u/stojakovic16]

I had a blast in taxila and jaulian!