Kargah Buddha
A standing Buddha carved into a cliff face in the Kargah Valley, about 3 meters tall. It dates back to the Buddhist period of around the 7th century.
The Kargah Buddha is a standing figure carved in high relief on a cliff in the Kargah Valley, about 10 km west of Gilgit city. It stands roughly 3 meters tall and was carved around the 7th century, a time when Buddhism flourished along the Silk Road. Stupa ruins and the famous Gilgit Manuscripts, Buddhist scriptures, were unearthed nearby. A small parking area and viewing platform sit at the base of the cliff, and you can follow a small path closer to look up at the figure. Entry is free. It's about a 20-minute taxi ride from town and can be combined with a walk in the Kargah Valley.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gilgit Bazaar
- Chinar Bagh
- Danyor Suspension Bridge
- Chinese Memorial Cemetery (Danyor)
- Bagrot Valley
- Naltar Valley & Lakes
- Junction of Three Mountains
- Nanga Parbat Viewpoint (Talechi)