Peshawar

Temples & religious sites

2022 Peshawar mosque bombing

A Shia mosque in the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar, Pakistan. It is known as the site of a bombing in March 2022 that caused significant loss of life.

Temples & religious sites

Mohabbat Khan Mosque

A landmark mosque in Peshawar, built in 1630 during the Mughal era. Its striking white marble facade makes it one of the city's iconic sights.

Museums & galleries

Peshawar Museum

A museum located in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It's a good stop while exploring the city.

Temples & religious sites

Kanishka stupa

A former site on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, at Shah-ji-ki-Dheri, where King Kanishka of the Kushan Empire built a great stupa in the 2nd century. It's a good spot to explore the traces of an ancient Buddhist site.

Museums & galleries

Gorkhatri

A historic site in Peshawar, built during the Mughal era by Jahanara Begum, daughter of Shah Jahan, as a caravanserai. It's a good place to explore the remains of this old traveler's lodge.

Temples & religious sites

All Saints Church, Peshawar

An Anglican church built in 1883 near the Kohati Gate in Peshawar's old walled city. Its distinctive facade blends Islamic architectural elements with spires and domes.

Temples & religious sites

Qasim Ali Khan Mosque

A historic mosque located inside Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar's old market. It's a natural stop while wandering through the bustling market lanes.

Temples & religious sites

Dargah Pir Ratan Nath Jee

A Hindu shrine in Peshawar's Jhanda Bazaar, dedicated to a saint of the Nath tradition who worships Shiva. It's especially lively during the Maha Shivaratri festival.