A relatively affluent town located in the East of Pakistan, Peshawar is known to be a frenetic place that, although relatively free of mass tourism, has many treasures to tempt the adventurous traveller.
Translated to mean a “City on the Frontier” in Persian, Peshawar is near the scenic Khyber Pass and sits on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, thereby lending it a distinct Afghan flavour. Your Peshawar tour guide will culturally acclimatise you by advising that the way of life in Peshawar is conservative and visitors can expect to be treated with courtesy and hospitality. The preferred mode of transport here is by auto rickshaw, a very convenient mode of transport especially while navigating the lanes of the Old City Centre. Lately, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has set about restoring a number of houses in the old city of Peshawar, some of which are 150 years old. One could spend days exploring this area, haggling in the bazaars for Pakistani and afghan cloth and handicrafts, tasting mouth-watering kebabs and kulfis, all while imbibing the lively vibe of the city; but be sure to also leave time for the Bala Hisar Persian Fort, Mahabat Knah Mosque and Peshawar Museum.