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The 14 Best Day Trips from Kohat

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 Kohat, Pakistan, led by Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Bannu. The closest is Peshawar, about 55 min 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 Kohat at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Peshawar49 km N55 minHalf-day trip
Rawalpindi148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Bannu103 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Wah Cantt122 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Mardan88 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Jalālābād131 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tordher90 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Attock City87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Mianwali112 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Charsadda68 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Shabqadar71 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Chakwal149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Swabi112 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Khōst144 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Kohat

  1. 1

    Peshawar, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Kohat1 hr 50 min round trip

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

  2. 2

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Kohat4 hr 40 min round trip

    Also nearby: Islamabad.

  3. 3

    Bannu, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Kohat3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Kohat3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Mardan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Kohat2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jalālābād, Afghanistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Kohat4 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tordher, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Kohat2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Attock City, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Kohat2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mianwali, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south of Kohat3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Charsadda, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Kohat2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shabqadar, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Kohat2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chakwal, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Kohat4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Swabi, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Kohat3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Khōst, Afghanistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Kohat4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kohat to Peshawar

A realistic pace for Peshawar, 49 km from Kohat. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kohat
  2. 09:25Arrive in Peshawar (55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa)
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Peshawar
  6. 15:25Head back to Kohat
  7. 16:20Home in Kohat

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kohat?
The best day trips from Kohat are Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Bannu, Wah Cantt, Mardan. The closest is Peshawar, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kohat?
Peshawar is the closest, 49 km north of Kohat, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kohat?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Kohat: Peshawar (55 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Kohat?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chakwal at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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