City: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Top Things to do in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Top 10 Things to do in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (abbreviated as KP; Urdu: خیبر پختونخوا; Pashto: خیبر پښتونخوا) is one of the four administrative provinces of Pakistan, located in the northwestern region of the country along the international border with Afghanistan. It was previously known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) until 2010, and is known colloquially by various other names. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the third-largest province of Pakistan by the size of both population and economy, though it is geographically the smallest of four. It comprises 10.5% of Pakistan's economy, and is home to 11.9% of Pakistan's total population, with the majority of the province's inhabitants being Pashtuns, Hazarewal, Chitrali, and Kohistanis. The province is the site of the ancient kingdom Gandhara, including the ruins of its capital Pushkalavati near modern-day Charsadda. Originally a stronghold of Hinduism and Buddhism, the history of the region was characterized by frequent invasions under various Empires due to its geographical proximity to the Khyber Pass.
Restaurants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
1. Mahabat Khan Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By jansherkhanp - Peshawar, Pakistan
It was very interesting journey .we saw mosque very closely.took rickshaw from gr8 road to ginta ghat mean watch tower .then we turn right and we can have four r five ways to momasjid mohabat Khan
2. Thandiani
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Ibnebatutariz2018 - Muscat, Oman
nice place to stay for a night near Abbottabad. There is hotel available the room cost 700 per person . It took 1.2 hours from Abbottabad. All area is hilly and require good skill of driving .
3. Dunga Gali Pine Line Track
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By omarq21 - New York City, United States
A must do for anyone who visits the area - just 2.5 hours from Islamabad - begin in Dungagali Bazar and ends in Ayubia - 4 kms one way - it’s called the pipeline walk because it traces the route of the water pipeline laid by the British for the area in the early 20th century - don’t forget to look out for the time markets and British Army signias at the Ayubia end of the walk - also has covered benches along the way where one can seat and have a meal The walk has no incline and hence is very easy for people of all ages
4. Pakistani Air Force Base Kala Bagh
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Yousaf_shahid - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is very near to Nathia Gali near about 2 km. Hotels around the spot are very nice but expensive as well as restaurants but very good weather and views of high pine trees. You must visit if you are in Nathia Gali.
5. Mukshpuri Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By omarq21 - New York City, United States
It’s a 2 hour hike up from Dunga Gali bazar - takes you through dense pine forest - and meadows on top - you can see the Jhelum river from there and across Azad Kashmir and the Line of Control into Indian Occupied Kashmir Take tea and light lunch and will make for an excellent picnic with unmatched views
6. Babusar Pass
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Connects Kaghan Valley with Chilas via the Thak Nala
Reviewed By Pkmalik - Lahore, Pakistan
Babusar Pass/Top is the highest point at an elevation of about 13,700 feet at the border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan provinces of Pakistan. The road is fully carpeted, wide and useable for all kinds of vehicles. Very beautiful sceneries on both sides of the top are waiting for the visitors with cold breeze even in chilled summer.
7. Bumburet Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 436kazia - Orlando, United States
This is the main kalash valley, & the biggest one, it is about 2 hours from Ayun Village by jeep or 3.5 hours from Chitral. The road to the Valley is dirt/rocky & jeepable with narrow turns at some places. Once you reach the valley it opens up & is beautiful with river running on one side & lusg green fields/high mountains /fruit trees & alpine trees. There is a good Museum about Kalash culture, it charges minimal Rs. 5 for Pakistani & Rs.2000 for Non pakistani, & also charges extra to take pictures. PTDC motel is the BEST option IF one intends to stay over night which offers clean rooms & good food. Unfortunately due to the invasion of NON LOCALS with beards the Kalash culture is under severe threat & is hanging by a thin thread. Kalash people are very open & welcoming, there are several gift shops in the valley which sells very colourful & Beautiful local hand made handicraft at very reasonable price. There is a temple as well as well as centuries old grave yard worth seeing, as well as typical Kalash homes are worth seeing. HIGHLY RECOMMED to go visit BEFORE THIS CULTURE WHICH IS FOUND NO WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD DISAPPEARS.
8. Sethi House Museum
9. Khyber Pass
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By ImranSchah - Islamabad, Pakistan
A fantastic trip that normally takes 1.5 hrs from Peshawar to Khyber pass, the passage of ancient travelers, invaders like Genghis Khan and Babur of Farghana, who led the expeditions to Indian subcontinent through this historical pass. The area seems very safe and there are check points of Pakistan army on the highway. Please keep your Pakistan citizen card with you if you are a Pakistani and for foreigners please have 3/4 copies of your passport and visa pages. Foreign female travelers should cover themselves with a shawl, better to wear Pakistani dress with a shawl.
10. Peshawar Gandhara Museum
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By PakistanTripPlanners - Lahore, Pakistan
The Peshawar Museum was founded in 1907 as "Victoria Hall," in memory of Queen Victoria. The two-story building was built in a syncretic architectural style consisting of British, Hindu, Buddhist and Mughal Islamic styles. The museum initially had only one exhibition hall, but two more were added in 1969–70 . Any one who is interested in Gandhara Art it is a worth seeing Museum. The department of Archaeology has maintained it very well.
