Peshawar / Khyber · Landmarks
Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Qissa Khwani is Peshawar’s old storytellers’ bazaar - food streets, crafts, and the city’s living market heart.
Plan this tripAlso known as Storytellers' Bazaar, Qissa Khwani
Practical notes
- Facilities
- Food stalls and shops throughout; hotels in the wider city.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Access
Getting there
180 km
Distance
~3.5 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Walkable within the old-city bazaar grid.
Road Dense urban lanes - best on foot.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Qissa Khwani is Peshawar’s old storytellers’ bazaar - food streets, crafts, and the city’s living market heart.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Developed
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Food stalls and shops throughout; hotels in the wider city.
The story
Go for chapli kebabs, tea, and evening energy rather than a quiet photo walk. Keep valuables close in crowds. Pair with Mahabat Khan Mosque a short walk away.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.00420, 71.55670 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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