Peshawar, the most colorful of the Pakistan cities, is a popular tourist destination in Pakistan. It is a very prosperous frontier town located near the Khyber Pass. Peshawar presents a tinge of Afghani culture that makes it slightly distinctive from other important cities of Pakistan. It is one of the liveliest cities in Pakistan and the entire city buzzes with life throughout the day.
Peshawar is well connected by air and railways. There are regular domestic flights landing at the Peshawar International Airport. It also receives direct flights from various Asian, European and American cities. Reaching Peshawar is not a problem as there are train lines connecting Peshawar with different parts of the country. The transport is also well connected and there are buses mini buses and chartered Daewoo buses carrying people all over the city. Auto rickshaw is the cheapest and the most convenient way to travel around the city.
The sights in the city is simply out of the story book with people trading and selling merchandise roaming the streets or moving to their position to sell everything that one can expect of. Items ranging from daily goods to fruits and traditional clothes and household products are put up for sale. Shopping is one of the most important activities during your Peshawar Tours. As you go out for shopping, get yourself mentally prepared for bargaining for the best bargainers win the race here. The Qisaa Khawaani Bazaar is the best known and the oldest bazaar where travelers in ancient times used to swap stories and trade goods. Ander Shahar is the jeweler’s bazaar where you will be lured by the glittering golden jewelries put up for display in the well decorated and highly illuminated gold shops.
If you book a conducted tour during your travels in Peshawar, the tour operators will take you to some important places of sightseeing in Peshawar. The Peshawar Museum, The Mahabat Khan Mosque and the Old City are some names that are imminent in the list of sights to be visited or covered. Other sites include the University of Peshawar and the Islamia College.
Dining in Peshawar can be a delightful experience. Kababs, Tikka, karai are some of the popular local dishes that are worth savoring in Peshawar. Faluda is a sweet dish that one should not miss out tasting at any of the restaurants in Peshawar. If you are an alcohol lover it is hard to come by. Content yourself with Kawa or Green Teaor Sharbat-e-Sandal that is usually sold on the streets during summer.
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