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North-West Frontier Province [1] is a region in Pakistan.

[edit] Regions

The Khyber Pass leads into Afghanistan.

[edit] Cities

• Peshawar

[edit] Towns

• Abbottabad
• Balakot
• Hangu
• Kohat
• Mansehra
• Mardan
• Swat

[edit] Other destinations

• Dir Civilization
• Kohat tunnel
• Kalasha Valleys in Chitral Valley
• Swat Valley
• Malam Jabba Ski resort
• Khyber Safari train

[edit] Understand

[edit] Talk

Pashtu and Hindko are the predominant languages in the region. Pashtu is mostly spoken in rural areas and Hindko in urban areas. Many people also speak Urdu & English.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Plane

Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad are the main gateways to Pakistan by air. However, there are 134 airfields in Pakistan. Six other international airports are in Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Turbat, Multan and Gawadar.

[edit] By Train

NWFP is connected with other parts of the country via Railway.

[edit] By Road

Peshawer is connected with Islamabad via M1 Motorway and via GT Road.

[edit] Get around

By Bus, Car, Train

[edit][add listing] See

• Bala Hisar Fort
• Burj Hari Singh - Sikh fort founded by Sikh General Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa (no longer exists)
• Panch Tirath - An ancient Hindu site now converted into a park
• Sikh Temple at Jogan Shah
• Gor Khuttree - An ancient site of Buddha's alms or begging bowl. Headquarter of Syed Ahmad Shaheed, Governor Avitabile
• Pakhtu Academy - The site of an ancient Buddhist University
• Shah Ji Ki Dheri - The site of Kanishka's famous Buddhist monastery.
• Chowk Yadgar - Formerly Hastings memorial
• Cunningham clock tower built in 1900. Called Ghanta Ghar
• Avitabile's Pavilion
• Victoria memorial Hall

[edit] Itineraries

Bazar of Peshawer Beauty of Swat & Kaghan Valley & Chitral

[edit][add listing] Do

In the summertime hiking tours to the mountains are offered. Ask at Green Tours in front of the Greens Hotel, Peshawar Cantt, and Pearl Tours of the Pearl Continental Hotels. This can also be done by hiring a car, jeep or pickup from local 'Rent-a-Car' servicing private agencies at a very cheap rate ranging from US$20-US$60 per day, depending upton the condition of the vehicle. (the prices r correct as at June 30, 2006-maslampsh)

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Chappal Kabab, a beef kebab shaped like the sole of a sandal is most famous dish of Peshawar. Several famous kabab selling shops are around. Information about them can be obtained from the travel agents or local hotels and guides.

• The restaurants in *Namak Mandi serve marvellous tikka and karai. Meat is ordered by the kilogram, and then prepared according to your preference, either as tikka (barbecued) or as karai (an oil-rich stew with tomato and chili).

• Faluda, a sweet dish mainly found on the Peshawar markets and bazaars especially Qisa-Khwani Bazaar.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Peshawar is known for its Kawa (Green Tea) which has a unique flavor, and is usually served sweet.

• Sharbat-e-Sandal is a sweet, non-carbonated drink unusually found in markets in summer. It has a good taste and a yellowish-green transparent colour - look out for the black seeds. Served ice cold.

[edit] Stay safe

Security wise, some parts of NWFP are not considered to be the safest areas in Pakistan, mainly the towns bordering Tribal areas, you should always seek advice about off-limits areas before coming.

Stay away from towns near tribal areas and the sensitive Afghan border regions as the Pakistan government has little to no authority in these areas and cannot aid you in an emergency.

[edit] Get out

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