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Flights To Peshawar
The heart of the North West Frontier Province, Peshawar is an exciting city in Pakistan, located about 170 kilometres from Islamabad. It is the heart of the North western (Khyber Pakhtoon Kuwah) province. The city lies at the edge of the historic Khyber Pass. The city is well known for its historic and cultural values.
Peshawar derives its name from a Sanskrit word "Pushpapura" meaning the city of flowers. Peshawar's flowers were mentioned even in Moghal Emperor Babur's memoirs. Peshawar can easily be divided into old Peshawar and new Peshawar. The old Peshawar reflects the bygone era with its old houses and historical monuments while the new one has many concrete structures, hotels and railway line. The old city is what attracts tourists most as the city has a number of beautiful monuments and colorful bazaars.
Some of the most popular places for the tourists include the Bala Hisar Fort is one of the most historic sites in Peshawar. Set at a high altitude, the fort gives an extensive and striking view of the entire Peshawar valley. The Peshawar Museum is a renowned museum which houses over 14,000 items. The Mohabbat Khan Mosque, built in the seventeenth century, consists of a spacious lawn, a beautiful pond and a prayer hall. The mosque is a delight to the eyes with its lavish and colourful geometric and floral designs. Qissa Khawani Bazaar, a traditional market, is the most famous market place in Peshawar. Offering garments and leather ware for shopping enthusiasts, it is also famous for its mouth-watering cuisine and dry fruit shops.
Peshawar, as a Tourist Destination offers all these and much more. With flights to Peshawar made easily available from all UK cities, there are great flight deals available. Book your cheap flight to Peshawar with Oceans Travel.
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