Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is Pakistan's northwestern province, a mountainous region bordering Afghanistan that holds Peshawar, one of South Asia's oldest living cities, the Gandhara Buddhist ruins of Takht-i-Bahi, and the Himalayan, Karakoram and Hindu Kush valleys of Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Dir. Travel conditions vary sharply by district, and official advisories advise against all or most travel to much of the province.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its food.
Namak Mandi Night Food Walk, Peshawar
Namak Mandi Night Food Walk, Peshawar
Qissa Khwani Kehwa and Bakery Trail
Qissa Khwani Kehwa and Bakery Trail
Peshawar Chapli Kebab Trail
Peshawar Chapli Kebab Trail
Mardan Chapli Kebab Run
Mardan Chapli Kebab Run
Swat Trout and Valley Food Trail
Swat Trout and Valley Food Trail
Chitral Valley Food Experience
Chitral Valley Food Experience
Abbottabad and Galyat Tea and Karahi Stops
Abbottabad and Galyat Tea and Karahi Stops
Kalash Valley Local Food
Kalash Valley Local Food
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's food scene.
DIY self-guided food tour
A half-day walk through the Old City from the bakeries of Qissa Khwani to the evening food of Namak Mandi, best done with a local guide or driver.
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Qissa Khwani Bazaar
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Chowk Yadgar and Dabgari
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Namak Mandi
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Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Go with a local guide or driver; the Old City lanes are crowded and hard to navigate
Eat at busy stalls where meat turns over quickly
Carry small cash notes; cards are rarely accepted in Namak Mandi
Visit between October and March for comfortable temperatures
Meat dominates the cuisine; vegetarians can order daal, vegetables and naan
Drink bottled water and avoid raw salads and ice