Peshawar, Pakistan

15 Best Things to Do in Peshawar

Goraknath Temple tops the list, and the rest of Peshawar follows, ranked by real visits.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 15 tracked Peshawar places. Refreshed monthly.

Goraknath Temple
Religious site
Goraknath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Gorakhnath in Peshawar's Gorkhatri complex.
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House of Dilip Kumar
Historic site
The House of Dilip Kumar in Peshawar is the birthplace of the iconic Bollywood actor, now converted into a museum.
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Bala Hissar, Peshawar
Landmark
Bala Hissar is a historic fort perched on a hilltop in Peshawar, offering sweeping views of the city below.
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Peshawar Zoo
Park & nature
Peshawar Zoo is a well-maintained zoological garden that hosts a variety of animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Gor Khatri
Historic site
Gor Khatri is an archaeological site in Peshawar built as a Mughal caravanserai by Jahanara Begum, daughter of Shah Jahan.
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Panj Tirath
Religious site
Panj Tirath, meaning 'five pools,' is an ancient Hindu temple complex in Peshawar, Pakistan, with origins tracing back to the Gandhara civilization.
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Kapoor Haveli
Historic site
Kapoor Haveli is the historic ancestral home of the legendary Kapoor film dynasty, located in Peshawar's old city.
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Peshawar Museum
Museum
The Peshawar Museum offers a deep dive into the region's Buddhist heritage, housing a vast array of Gandharan sculptures, reliefs, and coins.
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Jinnah Park, Peshawar
Park & nature
Jinnah Park is one of Peshawar's largest public green spaces, offering a peaceful escape from the city's hustle.
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Shahi Bagh
Park & nature
Shahi Bagh, meaning 'Royal Garden,' is a historic park that once belonged to the Mughal gardens of Peshawar.
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Kanishka Stupa
Religious site
The Kanishka Stupa is the remains of a colossal Buddhist monument constructed in the 2nd century CE by Emperor Kanishka of the Kushan Empire.
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Qasim Ali Khan Mosque
Religious site
Qasim Ali Khan Mosque stands as a serene example of Mughal-era design in the heart of Peshawar.
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Mahabat Khan Mosque
Religious site
Mahabat Khan Mosque is a stunning example of Mughal architecture, built in the 17th century during the reign of Shah Jahan.
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Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Market
Qissa Khwani Bazaar is a historic market in Peshawar whose name means 'Story-tellers market.' A provincial gazetteer, traveler Lowell Thomas and British commissioner Herbert Edwardes called it the…
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Cunningham Clock Tower
Landmark
The Cunningham Clock Tower, erected in 1900, stands as a striking Victorian-era landmark in the heart of Peshawar.
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