Peshawar has always been a point of attraction for travellers and has the centre of culture and arts in Pakistan. It is the city where oldest traditions rub against present, where the markets has transformed little in the past apart from university, hotels, banks and museums in Pakistan.
The city is well connected with various parts of Pakistan and airport is located on few minutes of tour from the city. In addition, you can enter the city via Pakistan Railways that runs from some of the big cities such as Lahore and Karachi.
Well, once you visit the city, there are plenty of must see places ranging from historical to good restaurants. Below are some of the places, you must visit in Peshawar….
Peshawar Museum
Situated in a glorious hall, the museum has the biggest set of Gandaharan art in the world.
Fort Bala Hisar
One of the historic sites in the city, it is locally popular as “Qilla Bala Hisar” means “High Fort”. It is hundred feet high from the ground and gives you a wonderful sight of the city. It is a great place for someone who loves visiting historical places.
Chowk Yadgar
It is a popular familiar sight in Peshawar. Its site presents it as a must visit place for all travellers. It was built in the 1965 after Pakistan India War. This site has been the main point of the political and cultural activities of the city. If you have desire to know about the culture of Peshawar, then you should visit the city.
Karkhano Bazar
Popular as the “Kabuli Bazaar", the place is where you can find all the imported things and sold at the affordable rate in the nation. All things are present here right from cut-price electronics, clothes to stationery.
Qissa Khawani Bazar
Head towards the Qissa Khawani Bazar to see chapli kabab, Tikka, Kehwa Khanas and dry fruit stores along with contemporary showrooms of leather goods and bright garments, it is also popular as “Bazaar of story tellers”. People from different parts of the world visit the market.
Masjid Mohabat Khan
The place was constructed in 17th century and located on the narrow street of Andar Shehr Bazaar. It is a wonderful sample of Mughal architecture with a middle open square and a prayer hall wrapped by the three fluted domes. The interior design of the hall is beautifully designed with various flowers and numerical designs. It is a must visit place mostly for those who wants to know about the Mughal Architecture.
Sethi Houses
Sethi houses are placed in Mohallah Sethian and can be enter from Chowk Yadgaar. These are superbly designed structures with imprinted wooden doors, dividers, galleries, mirrored and decorated rooms. The Sethi is the oldest trade area of Peshawar.
Well these are some of the most popular places in Peshawar which will make you feel come again and again. Check out the cheap flight tickets to Peshawar and visit all these places to enjoy your time in this beautiful city.