Vibrant Peshawar capital city of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa in beautiful Pakistan is a popular travel destination for its mosques, museums, markets and historic places and monuments, but it also offers some great food, art and music to enjoy. As bazaars and markets go, the Smugglers bazaar offers a great location to shop, haggle and generally take in the hustle and bustle of this busy retail spot. The Peshawar museum is housed in a Victorian-Gothic style building and offers its visitors the opportunity to see the biggest collection of Ghandaran art in the world. The Balar Hisar fort provides a glimpse into the area’s military and cultural history.

The tomb of Ziarat Rahman Baba is located in a lush, green area and is a shrine to this 17th century poet. The Army Stadium is a popular place to explore stalls and haggle over prices for traditional craft items. Saturday is family night at the stadium and families picnic, relax and stroll through the park enjoying the rides. The city has a semi-arid climate, with very hot summers. Winter in the city is mild and runs from the middle of November to late March.