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The 14 Best Day Trips from Mardan

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 Mardan, Pakistan, led by Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarābād. The closest is Charsadda, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mardan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Peshawar48 km SW55 minHalf-day trip
Rawalpindi114 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Muzaffarābād132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Battagram104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Wah Cantt80 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mingora71 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Abbottabad107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Jalālābād149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Dhirkot142 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kohat88 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tordher32 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Attock City56 km SE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Charsadda29 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Shabqadar46 km W55 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Mardan

  1. 1

    Peshawar, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km south-west of Mardan1 hr 50 min round trip

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

  2. 2

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Mardan3 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Islamabad.

  3. 3

    Muzaffarābād, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Mardan4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Battagram, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Mardan3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Mardan2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mingora, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Mardan2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Abbottabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Mardan3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Jalālābād, Afghanistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Mardan4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Dhirkot, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Mardan4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kohat, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Mardan2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tordher, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Mardan1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Attock City, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-east of Mardan2 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Charsadda, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km west of Mardan1 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Shabqadar, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km west of Mardan1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mardan to Peshawar

A realistic pace for Peshawar, 48 km from Mardan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Mardan
  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 Mardan
  7. 16:20Home in Mardan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mardan?
The best day trips from Mardan are Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarābād, Battagram, Wah Cantt. The closest is Charsadda, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mardan?
Charsadda is the closest, 29 km west of Mardan, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mardan?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Mardan: Charsadda (45 min), Tordher (35 min), Shabqadar (55 min), Peshawar (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Mardan for a day out?
Peshawar is the largest city in day-trip range, 48 km south-west of Mardan and about 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mardan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jalālābād 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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