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The 14 Best Day Trips from Bannu

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Bannu, Pakistan, led by Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, Kohat. The closest is Lakki, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Bannu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Peshawar145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Dera Ismail Khan131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kohat103 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Mianwali98 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gardez145 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Khōst75 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Paharpur104 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Darya Khan141 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Shorkot122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Dullewala150 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kundian101 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kamar Mushani72 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tank88 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Lakki51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Bannu

  1. 1

    Peshawar, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Bannu4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa).

    Also nearby: Jamrud.

  2. 2

    Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Bannu4 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kohat, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Bannu3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mianwali, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-east of Bannu3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Gardez, Afghanistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Bannu4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Khōst, Afghanistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Bannu2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Paharpur, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Bannu3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Darya Khan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Bannu4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shorkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Bannu3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Dullewala, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Bannu4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kundian, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Bannu3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kamar Mushani, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Bannu2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tank, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south of Bannu2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Lakki, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Bannu2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Bannu to Peshawar

A realistic pace for Peshawar, 145 km from Bannu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Bannu
  2. 09:45Arrive in Peshawar (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa)
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Peshawar
  6. 15:45Head back to Bannu
  7. 18:00Home in Bannu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bannu?
The best day trips from Bannu are Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, Kohat, Mianwali, Gardez. The closest is Lakki, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bannu?
Lakki is the closest, 51 km south-east of Bannu, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bannu?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Bannu: Lakki (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Bannu for a day out?
Peshawar is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km north-east of Bannu and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bannu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dullewala at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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