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Peshawar - Pakistan’s ancient city at the foot of the Khyber Pass

Peshawar, a valley city, near the Afghanistan border and within easy reach of the famous Khyber Pass, is the oldest city in Pakistan, with life here dating back tens of thousands of years. For centuries Peshawar has been at the centre of the country’s trading routes, and with it comes an intriguing history. Brightsun Travel offers numerous cheap flights to Peshawar taking you into the heart of ancient Pakistan. Peshawar is surrounded by tribal country and even though this makes travelling outside of the city slightly challenging, for those adventurous among us, the Khyber Pass offers true Pakistani adventure, weaving through the Suleiman Ranges, through Tribal Areas, Buddhist ruins, old forts and some breathtaking scenery. In the centre of Peshawar, an older world awaits you, with smoky bazaars where you can drink chai or eat kebabs with local traders, plus old forts and ancient archaeological sites. Brightsun Travel offers cheap air tickets to Peshawar to allow you to explore for yourself all that this historic, romantic city in Pakistan has to offer.

In Peshawar you will discover a range of markets, museums and archaeological sites dating back centuries. Arguably Peshawar’s most famous market is Qissa Khawani or ‘Street of Storytellers’ where traders and travellers once swapped tales of adventure and romance. The city’s many museums give you an insight into the city’s long history, like the Bala Hissar Fort, once a royal residence for the Afghan Durrani dynasty, and the Peshawar Museum, with the largest collection of Gandharan art in the world. At the Ghor Khatri archaeological site you will find an abandoned Hindu temple and excavations that reveal the city’s underground history. Brightsun Travel are specialists of travel to South Asia and can offer a range of exclusive cheap tickets to Peshawar from UK to suit an ancient city break, or to access other transport routes that can take you across Pakistan. Peshawar is conveniently located within an hour’s drive from the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, where you can reach spectacular mountain landscapes and natural attractions, to make your tour of Pakistan complete.