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The 14 Best Day Trips from Mingora

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 Mingora, Pakistan, led by Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarābād. The closest is Battagram, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mingora at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Peshawar112 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Rawalpindi146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Muzaffarābād111 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Battagram61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Islamabad133 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Wah Cantt118 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Mardan71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Abbottabad105 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tordher88 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Attock City113 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Charsadda90 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Shabqadar97 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Swabi74 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nowshera Kalan92 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Mingora

  1. 1

    Peshawar, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Mingora3 hr 30 min round trip

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

  2. 2

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Mingora4 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Dhirkot.

  3. 3

    Muzaffarābād, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Mingora3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Battagram, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Mingora2 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Mingora4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Wah Cantt, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Mingora3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Mardan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Mingora2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Abbottabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Mingora3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tordher, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Attock City, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Mingora3 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Charsadda, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Shabqadar, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Mingora3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Swabi, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Nowshera Kalan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mingora to Peshawar

A realistic pace for Peshawar, 112 km from Mingora. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Mingora
  2. 09:15Arrive in Peshawar (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa)
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Peshawar
  6. 15:15Head back to Mingora
  7. 17:00Home in Mingora

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mingora?
The best day trips from Mingora are Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarābād, Battagram, Islamabad. The closest is Battagram, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mingora?
Battagram is the closest, 61 km east of Mingora, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Mingora for a day out?
Peshawar is the largest city in day-trip range, 112 km south-west of Mingora and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mingora?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rawalpindi at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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