Pakhair raghlay!!!!!!

People!! The title says it all, yes we are in here for the city where one finds culture at its best and heritage at its peak, KOHAT. 

History:

Kohat capital to kohat district is located in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Lore states ancient Buddhist king Raja Kohat. Mostly three tribes reside in the region Afridi, Khattak and Bangash. Little history that was found was from Emperor Babur’s era, city has gone through many invasion by Mughal to British and came out as gem. City lies just right at the entrance of Kohat pass. It seem to have great significance as ISSB center is located in the city for the recruitment.

 

Dressing:

People over here was seen wearing famous Kohati chapel and shalwar kamiz. As we are closing to winter some people were found Chitrali cap and waistcoat.

 

Restaurants:

Chapli kabab is most renowned dish of the city, the most famous and comfy places to eat seems to be Greenhill restaurant and Shelton.

 

Shopping:

Mud crafts and handcrafts were the most attractive when we visited various markets. Most famous markets that you can visit are Anarkali Bazaar, Al Falah Square and Fortress stadium.

 

Places to stay:

Kohat has range of economic hotels and house for rent easily available you can even book them online as well. Shelton guest house, Royal green guest house and Bismillah guest house are best places to spend the night.

 

Places to visit:

Region is surrounded by mountains which makes the sightseeing grander.  Our greatest suggestion would be to visit Kohat Tunnel, Tanda Dam(tanda lake), Kohat Fort and Kushal Ghar.

 

Tanda Wildlife Park:

Largest park of the province consisting Tanda reservoir, also the landscape surrounding has range of birds and animals. If you are someone with love for nature this sight would be it for you. It has Tanda Lake View Park for people can visit.

 

 

Kohat Fort:

The fort was named after King Adh, it is famous for its location. It has tarnished walls but fort still standing tall for tourist as striking destination. Having to walk around the fort had bought joy that comes from beauty, to us.

 

Friendship Tunnel:

Commonly known Pak-Japan Tunnel is a unique site to visit, it’s the second longest tunnel of Pakistan and also the longest road tunnel. This development was done to promote trade skipping the dangers of other route to the region. 

 

Kushal Ghar Bridge:

If you want to visit one of the river of Pakistan this is the place to pay visit. The bridge is the crossing between Kushalgarh and Kohat where Indus River cross them.

Shrines:

Kohat is also known for its Sufism, in the heart of the city there is Shrine of Harzart Haji Bahadur, and shrine has its own unique aura. At top of the hill in Jungle Khel Kohat was located shrine of Bona Baba, the fountain at his shrine seems to have healing effects. One should not miss to visit the Shrine of Peer Ghamkol Shareef located Kohat Peshawar road, shrine seems to be enchanting tourists through its architecture.

Knowing all of this it is enough for me to visit this place again. Sadly, probably not many of us has ever thought of going there but it has been an amazing experience, I am hoping it would be the same for you !!!!