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Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Gandhara era archaeology and the historic gateway to the Khyber Pass, one of the most requested destinations across every Pakistan tour operator we checked, and one of the country's most underrated heritage stops.
Summary:
Peshawar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Asia, with a documented history stretching back over 2,000 years as a key stop on ancient trade routes between South and Central Asia. It was the winter capital of the Kushan Empire and a major centre of Gandhara Buddhist art and learning before becoming a Mughal and later British frontier city.
The capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sitting near the mouth of the Khyber Pass at the edge of the Indus plains, historically the last major city before the routes into Afghanistan and Central Asia.
A predominantly Pashtun city with a strong oral storytelling tradition, Qissa Khwani Bazaar literally means "Storytellers' Market", alongside a distinct frontier cuisine and craft tradition in copper, leather and carpets.
Hot summers (often 40°C+, May August), mild and pleasant winters (November February) which are by far the best time to visit.
Check today's live weather →Domestic flights from Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, or a 1.5 to 2 hour drive from Islamabad via the M 1 Motorway.
Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Sethi Mohalla heritage houses, Namak Mandi dinner.
Gandhara collection at Peshawar Museum, scenic drive toward the Khyber Pass viewpoint (permit dependent).
4x4s, sedans and family vans with a driver included, see vehicle types and every city we serve.
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