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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 112 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Rawalpindi | 146 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Muzaffarābād | 111 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Battagram | 61 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Islamabad | 133 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Wah Cantt | 118 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Mardan | 71 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Abbottabad | 105 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Tordher | 88 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Attock City | 113 km S | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Charsadda | 90 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Shabqadar | 97 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Swabi | 74 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Nowshera Kalan | 92 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Mingora
- 1
Peshawar, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Mingora3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa).
- 2
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Mingora4 hr 30 min round tripAlso nearby: Dhirkot.
- 3
Muzaffarābād, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Mingora3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Battagram, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Mingora2 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Islamabad, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Mingora4 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Mingora3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Mardan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Mingora2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Abbottabad, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Mingora3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Tordher, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Attock City, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Mingora3 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Charsadda, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Shabqadar, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Mingora3 hr round trip - 13
Swabi, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Mingora2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Nowshera Kalan, Pakistan
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 07:30Leave Mingora
- 09:15Arrive in Peshawar (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa)
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Peshawar
- 15:15Head back to Mingora
- 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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