Peshawar is the capital city of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, which is one of the four provinces in Pakistan. It has been listed
as the fifth largest city in Pakistan, with a population of over 3.5 million,
situated in the Northwestern region. Peshawar is one of the oldest surviving
cities in South Asia, since its historical value and heritage date back to 539
BC. This city is located in a large valley near the eastern end of the Khyber
Pass, and is irrigated by the canals of the Kabul River and the Bara River.
Jovago’s top 3 in Peshawar
1. Mahabat Khan
Mosque
The Mahabat Khan Mosque was built in 1630, and is the city's most
renowned mosque, which is located West of ChowkYadgar. The view within the
mosque is surreal, offering an amazing view of the Minarets, an Ancient Caravanserai
and the Plaza. Its interior is decorated
beautifully with tiles, and the open courtyard circles around an ablution pool,
which is surrounded by rooms. The prayer hall is veiled under three domes,
which are embellished with geometric designs and a variety of colors.
2. QissaKhawani
Bazaar
The
QissaKhawani Bazaar is Peshawar's most
famous bazaar,
commonly known as the 'Street of
Storytellers'. During the reign of Kanishka, the traders would swap merchandise
during the day, and at night they would exchange stories and tales. Today, the
Bazaar is a rustic compilation of teashops, clothing boutiques, electrical
stores, a bird market and brass/copperware outlets. The famous Indian actor,
Dilip Kumar, was born in this Bazaar on 11th December 1922.
3. Peshawar
Museum
This treasury
is located near the Old City, and is contained in a glorious Victorian
Mughal-Gothic hall. The Peshawar Museum houses 14,000 items, having the largest
collection of Gandharan art in the world. This assortment ranges from statues
depicting the life of Buddha to Herculean heroes riding a two-headed horse and
wooden effigies taken from a Kalasha cemetery. Other ancient artifacts include
early forms of the Holy Quran, Mughal paintings and Persian handicrafts.
TIPS
Restaurants:
There are different eateries located
in Peshawar. Tourists can get everything from international to local food.
There is a restaurant names Celeste which offers its
customers with a variety of cuisines, consisting of exquisite dishes from
Italy, Mongolia, Thailand, Lebanon, Japan and Mexico. Habibi is famous in
Peshawar for its delectable, savory and succulent barbecue, sold at affordable
prices. Of course, to satisfy your sweet tooth craving here is Café Crunch, which has mouth-watering fresh cakes, pastries, and cookies you will
not be able to resist the guilty pleasures served to you.
Shopping:
When shopping for women’s
clothing, inexpensive fabrics, cosmetics, and luggage, Meena Bazaar is the
place to be! The products sold at this market are of a very high quality and
are marketed at very reasonable prices that can be further reduced by
bargaining! For jewelry there is Bazaar
of the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths. While shopping here, it’s important that
you lookout for the traditionally designed jewelry as these pieces are one of a
kind. A hidden gem, positioned towards the end of the
QissaKhawani Bazaar, is the home of the Coppersmiths. They are skilled men who
are internationally famous for their work. Here you will find traditionally made copper plates & glasses which are available at
cheap prices, that can be further discounted by bargaining.
Hotels
Visit
the Jovago.com website for information on the top hotels
located in the Peshawar District. These include the VIP House, Shelton House,
Shelton Garden, Luxury Palace and Shiraz Inn!
Money
Pakistan Rupees, All
International Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard) are accepted by the ATM.
Exchange
rate
Airport
The
Bacha Khan International Airport is a 10-minute drive from the
centre of Peshawar.
Country
code
+9291
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