Khurram Paracha
Khurram Paracha is a locality in Rawalpindi District, Punjab. Khurram Paracha is situated nearby to the locality Khurram Gujar, as well as near Dhok Pothharian.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Dharmarajika Stupa and Jaulian.
Dharmarajika Stupa
Archaeological site
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The Dharmarajika Stupa, also referred to as the Great Stupa of Taxila, is a Buddhist stupa near Taxila, Pakistan. It was built over the relics of the Buddha by Ashoka, the Emperor of Magadha, in the 3rd century BCE. Dharmarajika Stupa is situated 3 km northwest of Khurram Paracha.
Jaulian
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Jaulian is a ruined Buddhist monastery dating from the 2nd century CE, located in Taxila, in Pakistan. Jaulian, along with the nearby monastery at Mohra Muradu, form part of the Ruins of Taxila – a collection of excavations that were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Jaulian is situated 3½ km north of Khurram Paracha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taxila and Tarnol.
Taxila
The ancient settlement of Taxila in the western outskirts of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of South Asia, and for good reason.
Tarnol
Village
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Tarnol is a small town and suburb located about 3 miles north-west of Islamabad. The primary languages of the area are Urdu, Western Punjabi and Pashto. Tarnol is situated 10 km south of Khurram Paracha.
Khurram Paracha
- Type: Locality
- Location: Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
33.73356° or 33° 44′ 1″ northLongitude
72.87147° or 72° 52′ 17″ eastElevation
577 metres (1,893 feet)Open location code
8J5JPVMC+CHGeoNames ID
1338992
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