From Historic Landmarks to Mouthwatering Cuisine - A Memorable Journey through Peshawar 🇵🇰

Hello Local Guides Family

As a foodie, I never miss a chance to try unexplored food and visit new places just for food.

So some months ago, I got an opportunity to visit the North of Pakistan, and on an awesome trip, my two days were spent in Peshawar where the world of taste was waiting.

If you are a meat lover from any country of the world, you must visit Peshawar’s Namak Mandi Food Street in person or through different Vlogs. It is famous for its Mutton Ribs Babeque, Chapli Kabab, Peshawari Lamb Karhai, Mutton Ribs, and many other delicious signature foods of the Province KPK.

So how can I miss visiting it when the unique taste of Namak Mandi was not so far from me?

But, before I visited Namak Mandi, I had an enriching experience exploring the Khyber Pass, a renowned landmark in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was especially meaningful as we often see images of Pakistani currency notes and postal stamps. The distance from the place I was staying, Hassan Garhi, to the Khyber Pass was approximately 50 kilometers, and the drive took about an hour.

Bab-E-Khyber is an esteemed arched entrance that serves as the main gateway to the famous Khyber Pass. Next to it lies Jamrud Fort. This splendid structure was constructed in June 1963 and features engraved plaques depicting the historical significance of the past, including past rulers and invaders. The Khyber Pass, known as the gateway to the Indian subcontinent, begins approximately 3 miles northwest of Fort Jamrud and stretches for 23 miles. It leads travelers through a rugged and desolate terrain that gradually narrows near Ali Masjid, providing a striking change in scenery. The pass ascends to the Landi Kotal Plateau, reaching an altitude of 3,518 feet, before descending towards Torkham and the Shinwari region. The Durand Line, which marks the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, can be found in this area. From Bab-E-Khyber, which is located a one-hour drive from Peshawar, one can easily reach Kabul. This iconic gate serves as a proud symbol of Pakistan’s identity worldwide.

During my visit, I had the opportunity to ride the BRT bus station near Hassan Garhee, which offered a unique perspective of the city from an elevated vantage point. The bus route was lined with pillars, providing a bird’s-eye view of Peshawar. I was struck by the city’s abundant greenery, which contrasted with the concrete jungle of my hometown, Karachi.

Upon reaching the Khyber Pass, my priority was to capture some photographs, as it was relatively uncrowded at that time. However, after spending around 30 minutes there, we noticed a significant influx of tourists from Pakistan and abroad, including vloggers who were busy creating videos of their experiences.

On the same night, even though I was so tired after a long trip to Khyber Pass and Mohmand Agency. But I insisted my host let me visit Namak Mandi food street which is famous all over the world for its unique tastes. So after the evening, we started our journey again from the Hassan Garhee area of Peshawar.

It was just a 15-minute drive and we reached there comfortably.

It was about a one-kilometer street with a lot of famous restaurants which I only saw in Vlogs of different bloggers’ videos.

Our destination was Iqbal Tikka Karhai Shop, which is underrated among tourists but so popular for its Chapli Kabab and Lamb Ribs Babeque among the locals of Peshawar, which they cook with fewer spices but with some ingredients which make this dish so unique and tempting.

We were four people including Local Guide @DrFoodieOfficial (I mean myself :smile: ), so we ordered a__2-kilogram Lamb Ribs Babeque__ and some four __Buff Chapli Kabab__at a weight of 1 kg. It was more than enough if we all were from Karachi, but as the rest of the three people excluding me were people from the mountains, so they surely can eat more than a person from a city of concrete buildings in Karachi :laughing:

Every item we sampled there was incredible, but the standout was undoubtedly the Lamb Ribs Babeque paired with fluffy Tandoori Naan. I have never experienced such an exceptional flavor of food in Karachi or anywhere else before.

One aspect that truly impressed me was the excellent seating arrangements and accessible entrance. It was heartwarming to witness how well-designed and :wheelchair: accommodating the facilities were for differently-abled individuals.

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Hello, my very dear & loving Dr…

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Very beautiful photos which are very contextual too…

I love your story telling style…

We have heard about Peshawar a lot… thanks for giving us these visibilities…

Congratulations…

Wish you all success, dear @DrFoodieOfficial

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~~ @TravellerG Sir tha~~nk you so much for your kind and heartfelt comment :pray:

It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the photos and found them both beautiful and contextual. I’m glad you appreciate my storytelling style as well :heart:

Peshawar is indeed a place with a rich history and cultural significance, and I’m grateful to have been able to share some glimpses of it with you.

Your congratulations and well wishes mean a lot to me. Success is something we all strive for, and your support is truly encouraging. I will continue to work hard and bring more engaging content for you to enjoy.

Once again, thank you for your lovely comment & wish you best of luck for your own travels & adventures :heart_eyes:

Warm Regards,

Rizwan Shah (Drfoodieofficial)

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Hello @DrFoodieOfficial ,

this is very amazing! :star_struck: :plate_with_cutlery:

Your Local Guides Connect-post is very informative and you definitely had an amazing journey! :star_struck: :pakistan:

Thank you very much for sharing your very amazing Local Guides Connect-post! :blush: :bouquet: :plate_with_cutlery: :star2:

I wish you a great weekend! :blush:

Many warm greetings to you from Hamburg, Germany! :grinning: :star2: :de:

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You are always most welcome, my dear @DrFoodieOfficial ,

It is your hard work and dedication which impresses me a lot - there my heart melts.

All the very best, dear…

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@ChiaraMariaC once again thanku for appreciating my efforts :pray:

You were always motivate me by your words & amI very much thankful for this :heart:

& Wish you great weekend to you as well :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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@TravellerG Sir thank you for your kind support :pray: :heart:

N I feel it that you are too soft from inside with pure soul :heart:

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“A Memorable Journey through Peshawar” is a great piece of storytelling. Yo have done a wonderful job of capturing the sights of Peshawar, and bringing the city to life for the reader. I especially enjoyed the your descriptions of the people and cuisine of Peshawar. Your post left me feeling inspired to visit Peshawar someday and experience it for myself.

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You are most welcome, dear…

Best wishes… @DrFoodieOfficial

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Highly appreciate your continued support to the fellow LGs & thank you for your inspiring words too, dear fellow LG @manu_m .

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Best wishes for all the success.

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Fantastic post @DrFoodieOfficial , I never been in Peshawar, even I visited Swat and some more cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa in end of 2021, but unfortunately missed Peshawar because of shortage of time.

But after your post, I’m craving alot to visit Peshawar soon InshaAllah, and most probably with you :heart_eyes: because I love to visit Namak Mandi Food street more than any other place in KPK :blush:

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Wow zabardast post. It’s in my bucket list to experience signature good of Namak Mandi.

Peshawar is rich in culture, food and hospitality.

Thank you for sharing @DrFoodieOfficial

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You’re most welcome, @DrFoodieOfficial ! :hugs: :cherry_blossom: :bouquet:

I very appreciate your kind reply! :blush: :rosette: :cherry_blossom:

I wish you a very great time! :grinning: :sunglasses:

Many warm greetings to you from Hamburg, Germany! :blush: :star2: :de:

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@manu_m Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation of my storytelling :pray: :heart:

Peshawar is indeed a remarkable place with its rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine.

I’m delighted to know that my post has inspired you to consider visiting Peshawar someday. It’s a city filled with hidden gems, from the ancient Qissa Khwani Bazaar to the breathtaking views of the Khyber Pass. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time exploring its vibrant streets and discovering its fascinating heritage.

If you do get the chance to visit Peshawar, I hope it exceeds your expectations and becomes a truly memorable journey for you, just as it was for me. Thank you again for your kind words, and I wish you the best in your future travels :v:

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@DrFoodieOfficial

Thanks for sharing beautiful photos & :yum: yummy food beautiful collage photo’s thanks for sharing 10 rs notes also

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@KashifMisidia bhai you are always inspiration for me that how you contribute to this platform is remarkable and I just follow your foot steps. Thank you so much for make it so simple for and guiding me with full focus that I am able to share posts here regularly :heart:

Further insha Allah soon we’ll visit to Peshawar and I’ll show you the hidden beauty of Peshawar as this city is my home town as well :heart_eyes:

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@Sarbland bhai thank you for loving this post :heart:

Indeed its a must visit place. You will definitely enjoy their traditional food and love the culture they own :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Amazing! Sounds like you had an incredible food adventure - so glad you had the chance to experience this unique taste of Namak Mandi. It’s always exciting to explore new places and discover new flavors - the beauty of food…!

As mentioned by @TravellerG sir, I also heard Peshawar’s word a lot. I visited one restaurant Peshwari Grill in Goregaon, Mumbai and tried their Meat Biryani. It has a unique taste and is very nice. Thank you @DrFoodieOfficial for sharing with us.

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Hello, @DrFoodieOfficial congratulations on such a beautiful post with great pictures. As @TravellerG sir said ,the pics are Masha Allah, and the post well Articulated. Keep guiding, and keep making a difference in your country.

Bravo.

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@RosyKohli thank you for showing love for this post :heart: :pray:

Regarding 10 rupee note It was a historical currency note of Pakistan. Will try to share some more in my upcoming posts :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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