Butkara Stupa, Swat

Name: Butkara Stupa
Address: Swat, Pakistan

#6 among attractions in Swat

Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture

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The Butkara Stupa is an important Buddhist stupa near Mingora, in the area of Swat, Pakistan. It may have been built by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, but it is generally dated slightly later to the 2nd century BCE. ()

Local name: بت کڑہ اسٹوپا Coordinates: 34°45'57"N, 72°22'4"E

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Butkara Stupa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swat Museum, Mingora, Saidu Sharif, Saidu Sharif Stupa.

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Swat Museum, Swat
13 min walk • Swat Museum is a museum located in Mingora, on the Mingora and Saidu road in Swat District, province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
1 miNW
Area
Mingora, Swat
26 min walk • Mingora is a city in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located on the Swat River, it is the 3rd largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the 26th largest in Pakistan.
1.3 miSW
Area
Saidu Sharif, Swat
33 min walk • Saidū Sharīf is the Capital City of Swat District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The city also serves as the capital city of Malakand division. Named after Saidu Baba, a prominent leader of the former Yusufzai State of Swat.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Saidu Sharif Stupa, Swat
18 min walk • The Saidu Sharif Stupa, excavated under the name Saidu Sharif I, is a sacred area of Buddhist located near the city of Saidu Sharif, at the foot of the mountains that separate the river valley Saidu from that of the river Jambil, in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
0.9 miSW
Universities and schools
Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College, Swat
24 min walk • Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College is one of the pioneer institutes of higher education in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was founded by the ex-ruler of Swat State, in order to provide education to the populace of the region. It is in the Malakand division.

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Which popular attractions are close to Butkara Stupa?

Nearby attractions include Swat Museum, Swat (13 min walk), Saidu Sharif Stupa, Swat (18 min walk), Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College, Swat (24 min walk).

Butkara Stupa, Swat

Facts and practical information

Butkara Stupa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Swat Museum, Swat

Mingora, Swat

Saidu Sharif, Swat

Saidu Sharif Stupa, Swat

Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College, Swat

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Butkara Stupa?