The world is vast and has now become a global city, and many people are becoming acquainted with the culture and attractions of the world. Many unfamiliar places, becoming a popular tourist destination; hence the progress in tourism.
Among other countries, Pakistan also notes its share of foreign tourists in recent years. Almost every major city in Pakistan welcomes a large number of tourists to the northern region attracting many tourists, both regional and international.
As a resident of Peshawar, I aim to create a fuller understanding of the city and its culture among tourists despite the fact that the following is not possible due to Peshawar’s status as a tourist destination. Peshawar is located west of the capital Islamabad. This historic city is the oldest city in South Asia. Once the cultural center of the Indus Civilization, the ancients knew Peshawar as Purushapura, which is the Sanskrit word for “People’s City”. It is not known why the city got this name, but it certainly was a very important city at that time.
It served as a bridge between Central Asia and South Asia. Travelers across the Silk Road crossed the difficult Hindukush route into Peshawar and headed for the Indian subcontinent.
Go a little deeper into the history of Peshawar and you will see many invaders and conquerors, from Alexander and Mughals to Sikhs and British. That is what makes this ancient city so important.
Famous Places to Visit in Peshawar
Despite many beaches, Peshawar is still thriving as the cultural capital of the Pashtuns. It is here that many cultures come together, each bringing its best in this city. Whether it is food, clothing or history, Peshawar has it all, and the most famous thing is Peshawari Chappal. It is made by hand with pure cow leather. It’s part of the culture here. Peshawari Chappal is preferred in other countries besides Pakistan because of its design and comfortability.
The old town has a nice walk. Some homes are a few hundred years old and are still in their original form. The life of a monkey is in this category; children going to school, women shopping for food, and diners taking to the streets running only green tea for nearby customers to be entertained always.
A short drive from the old town center is the famous namak mandi market; which can be called the food paradise. You will love it If you are a meat lover, you can find a lot of cooked meat in different dishes, every dish is tasty but different. Therefore, it is full of fats and It is better to eat at your own risk. 🙂
Famous Dishes in Peshawar:
- Dum Pukht
- Namak Mandi karahi
- Chapli kabab
- Mantu
- Kabuli Pulao
- Aushak
- Aush
- Lamb Chops
- Lamb with Spinach
- Mutton Ribs
Another piece of evidence for the rich history and culture of Peshawar is the “Peshawar Museum”. The beautiful British-built building was once called Victoria Hall. It can be divided, without a doubt, as one of the most important events in the history of Buddhism.
It was this region that became the birthplace of Buddhist civilization. Many Buddhist statues and other impressive paintings can be found on the streets of Peshawar Museum. Most of them began in the early first and second centuries AD, when Peshawar was the abode of Gandhara civilization.
The museum is a fascinating attraction for those who want to understand history, and especially Buddhism and the civilization of Gandhara. The Department of Antiquities and Museum is well kept and open to the public.
Despite the high level of terrorism and militancy, Peshawar has regained its status as one of the most populous cities in Pakistan for the last five to six years.
The bazaar is once again filled with people eating and shopping, and retailers live in overcrowded markets. Tourist sites and restaurants get a good amount of people and wedding ceremonies are like music and hot dancing all the time. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has launched a project of 1 billion trees to preserve its beauty. Pleasant weather is the biggest attraction for the tourists. You will see a variety of flowers along the roadsides, which add a delight to the beauty of this city. For this reason, it’s call a paradise of flowers or the city of flowers.
Connected Cities with Peshawar
Peshawar connects Islamabad with Rawalpindi on the 15-kilometer M-1 road. The highway also connects Peshawar with regional capitals, such as Charsadda and Mardan. The M-1 continues to Lahore as part of the M-2 route.
Pakistan’s road network connects Peshawar and Faisalabad via M-4, where a new road network is being built in Karachi as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
The Hazara road is being construct as part of the CPEC and provides access to the Mansehra and Thakot highways through the M-1 road in Hazara.
Peshawar has endless visitors and great visitors for both local and foreign tourists. You will always be welcome. The locals are very friendly, they will welcome you very kindly. And if you have a problem while traveling, they will help you very kindly. I hope this article helps travelers understand Peshawar and get an idea of what to expect while in the city.