Peshawar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
About Peshawar
Peshawar is the sixth-largest city in Pakistan, and the largest Pashtun-majority city in the country. Situated in the broad Valley of Peshawar east of the historicKhyber Pass, close to the border withAfghanistan, Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it the oldest city in Pakistan and one of the oldest cities in South Asia. In Ancient era, the city was known asPurushpuraand served as the capital of the Kushan Empire under the rule of Kanishka; and was home to the Kanishka stupa, which was among the tallest buildings in the ancient world. Peshawar was then ruled by the Hephthalites, followed by the Hindu Shahis, before the arrival of Muslim empires. The city was an important trading centre during the Mughal era, before becoming part of the Pashtun Durrani Empire
Top Attractions in Peshawar
Explore the best things to see and do in Peshawar:
- ★All Saints Church
- ★Bala Hissar Fort
- ★Cunningham Clock Tower
- ★Goraknath Temple
- ★Mahabat Khan Mosque
- ★Peshawar Gorkhatri City Museum
- ★Peshawar Museum
- ★Qasim Ali Khan Mosque
Where to Stay in Peshawar
- 🏨Pearl Continental Hotel Peshawar
- 🏨Shelton Guest House Peshawar
Peshawar Travel Guide Sections
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