VISITORS: Nowshera district is best know as the land of flowers, peace, knowledge and values. Manki Sharif, Kana Khel, Bahadar Baba, Saidu Khel and Cherat areas hills are places worth visiting. Tourists from all over Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province flock to the areas on occasions like Eid and other religious festivals. These places are enjoying unique histories. One can enjoy and may wish to stay when once the place is visited. Some are just at a distance of 30 minutes, the link roads are bit hard but it doesn’t stop people to spend their holidays at the adventurous hill stations. Kund Park: Located right on the confluence of river Kabul and the Indus, kund park is a nice family outing place. Khushal Khan Khattak’s mazar, Company Bagh, Manglot wildlife park at Nizampur and Azakhel park provide excellent scenic views and always become sources of rejuvenation to the visitors. As well as Kaka Sahib ziarat and Hazrat Shaikh Shahbaz Baba Ziarat at PABBI main Bazar. Fish shops situated at various spots on the right bank of river Kabul offer fresh fried fish varieties.
DIRECTIONS TO NOWSHERA: Nowshera is a great place to visit but how do you get here? It’s quite simple and convenient because there are many routes, car, bus, train and airlines which connect Nowshera to the rest of the world. Peshawar and Islamabad International airports are at about one hour and two hours drive respectively. Several airlines, like; PIA, Shaheen, Air Blue, Saudi airlines, Emirates airlines, Gulf, Qatar airways, etc. are operating direct flights to Peshawar international airport, Pakhtunkhwa province. Car taxi services are also available to reach Nowshera from Peshawar or Islamabad international airports. Express bus services are operating between Nowshera and other major cities of Pakistan. It takes about two hours by road to reach Nowshera by means of public transport from Islamabad the capital city of Pakistan. Generally people prefer to utilize Sami Daewoo express bus service. Nowshera is also well connected by means of railway tracks to cater the needs of passenger and commercial cargo.
WHERE TO STAY: There are a number of three stars, four stars and five stars hotels available in Islamabad and Peshawar as well. Peshawar is about one hour by road to reach Nowshera by means of public transport. District Coordination office, District Police office, District Nazim (Mayor) office, Public representatives at Town/Union council levels and Local police stations may be requested in case you need assistance.
FOOD AND DRINK: There are a number of restaurants situated on Grand Trunk Road. Chaply Kabab may be enjoyed at G.T. Road Taru. Pehlawan Chapli Kabab, Nowshera Cant. also liked by many people. Fresh Fish lovers would like to visit Fish market near Police Lines, Khat Killi. Likewise, fresh vegetable and fruits are available at Pabbi, Nowshera Cant. Nowshera city, Akora Khattak and Jehangira bazaars. Many people like to dine in Usmania restaurant and Taj Mahal restaurant.
THINGS TO DO: Nowshera district is enjoying a number of parks, like; Mangloot Wild Life Park, situated at Mangloot, Nizampur. Kund park situated at the confluence of River Kabul and Indus also worth seeing. Boat ride facility is also available at Kund park.
COMMUNICATION: In addition to Pakistan Telecomm company, almost all private mobile phone companies and wireless phone companies exist in Nowshera. Likewise, Pakistan Post and all major private courier companies are also operating here. Nowshera district is well connected by means of express Motorway, railways tracks, Express bus service, courier companies, mobile phone companies and public transport with the rest of Pakistan.
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS: Flowers exhibitions. Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Adha. Football tournament. Cricket tournament. Volley ball tournament.
NOWSHERA FOR KIDS: We are working on this information.
HISTORIC TOURS: We are working on this information.
PARKS AND FACILITIES: Nowshera district is enjoying a number of parks and recreational facilities, like; Mangloot Wild Life Park, situated at Mangloot, Nizampur. Kund park situated at the confluence of River Kabul and Indus also worth seeing. Jinnah Park, Nowshera Cantonment. Azakhel park, G.T. Road.
GUIDES AND RESOURCES: District Coordination office, District Police office, District Nazim (Mayor) office, Public representatives at Town/Union council levels and Local police stations may be requested in case of guidance, help and finding resources. The most convenient and prompt solution is to explore Nowshera district’s web site.
