The 14 Best Day Trips from Kohat

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kohat

  1. 1

    Peshawar, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Kohat

    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 Kohat
  3. 3

    Bannu, Pakistan

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

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

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

    Mardan, Pakistan

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

    Jalālābād, Afghanistan

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

    Tordher, Pakistan

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

    Attock City, Pakistan

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

    Mianwali, Pakistan

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

    Charsadda, Pakistan

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

    Shabqadar, Pakistan

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

    Chakwal, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Kohat
  13. 13

    Swabi, Pakistan

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

    Khōst, Afghanistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Kohat

A sample day: Kohat to Peshawar

  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).
Where can I go for a weekend from Kohat?
For a weekend away from Kohat, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chakwal (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Rawalpindi (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Khōst (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jalālābād (131 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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