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Peshawar Travel Information
 Peshawar is the most lively city of Pakistan. It is the heart of the North western province. The city lies at the edge of the Historic Khyber pass.
The city is well known for its historic and cultural value. Peshawar has seen many invaders and travellers passing by from around the world.
There are a number of things to do & Visit in Peshawar. Being an important border city the bazaars of Peshawar are the most attrractive.
There is always a lot of activity going on.
The Kissa Khawani Bazaar (Story tellers Bazaar) is the most intersting of all. There are merchandise from all over central Asia here. Oriental Rugs , Afghan Jewelry , tribal Handicrafts , Wood carving , spices and all kinds of fabrics are available in the city.
The capital of the North West Frontier Province, this is the area of the Pashtuns or Pathans as they have come to be known in more recent times.
Peshawar City is surrounded by high walls with 20 gates leading into it. There is evidence in the lawns and parks of the former colonial days.
Much of the surrounding area is still under the jurisdiction of tribal law. These areas can be visited only if one has a permit from the relevant authorities but even if you get a permit, you should be very carefull for Taliban supporters as Peshawar is the birthplace of the Taliban movement.
Many of the tribesmen carry firearms, the normal adornment for a Pathan warrior. In the land of the Afridis is the Khyber Pass, a 1200m-high (3960ft) sheer rock wall separating Pakistan and Afghanistan.
North of Peshawar in the Hindu Kush Mountains is the wild and beautiful area of Chitral, famous for the Kalash people, last of the pagan tribes of Kafiristan. This valley is noted for its hot springs and trout-filled rivers.
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