HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT NORTHERN BYPASS, PESHAWAR
Northern Bypass, Peshawar is a dual carriageway, facilitating commute for trucks, trailers, and heavy vehicles shipping containers to and from the southern side of Pakistan. Both sides of the carriageway feature two lanes for traffic and one emergency lane in each carriageway. The bypass connects N-55 Indus Highway, Jamrud area of Khyber Agency, and Mohmand Agency to Peshawar-Islamabad M-1 Motorway. The bypass also makes it easier for traffic to transit towards Afghanistan that passes via Peshawar Ring Road.
The primary purpose behind development of the Northern Bypass was to reduce the load of heavy traffic and congestion in the city and also to provide a smooth trade route to Afghanistan. An initial budget of PKR 21.34 billion was approved for the construction of the bypass by The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board.
The bypass stretches across 32 km and divided into three sections. Section 1 was inaugurated in 2015, from N-5 to Charsadda Road. The 7.6-km long section features a flyover on Dilazak Road and a bridge over Budhni Nullah. Furthermore, Section 2 starts from Charsadda Road, and once completed, will meet Warsak Road covering a distance of 11.9 km. Section 3, on the other hand, is about 13 km long and will start from Warsak Road, ending at N-5. Section 3 will feature interchanges on Nasir Bagh Road and N-5 along with flyovers on Sufaid Sang Road and Palosai Road. The section will also boast four bridges to make way for seasonal and irrigation canals.
Apart from significant intersecting roads, the bypass neighbours affluent societies including Kamboh, Madina Town, Gulbahar, Khushal Town, Gulshan Colony, Shaheen Muslim Town, Sohail Abad, Officers Housing Society, Gisako Colony, and Sethi Town. The communities and colonies offer a lucrative mix of residential plots and houses at affordable prices.
AT A GLANCE
People living near Northern Bypass can access almost every necessary amenity including:
- Bus stops for intercity and intracity commute via Ring Road and Northern Bypass
- Petrol Pumps and CNG Stations scattered across the stretch
- Proximity to city’s known educational institutions, and healthcare facilities
- Access to parks and recreational areas
- Historical sites
- Commercial markets and bazaars
- Banks
- Graveyard
NEIGHBOURHOOD
FACILITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
Public Transport on Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Northern Bypass is a trade route designed for the smooth flow of heavy carriers. However, people living near the bypass can easily access public transport from several bus stands serving nearby. Also, several public transportation options such as rickshaws, traditional taxis, wagons, and chingchis are readily available, making the commute easier. Also, the provision of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will introduce a much more convenient way to travel via buses and feeder buses from nearby bus stops. The service comprises three phases, and Phase 1 of BRT will have 31 stations and 255 buses. The buses will depart from Chamkani, which you can reach in only 10 minutes by heading north on Peshawar Northern Bypass and crossing N-5/AH.
You can also catch A6 Bus, which uses Ring Road to cover several connected areas including Charsadda, Shami Road, Khyber Road, University Road, and Hayatabad. Moreover, HIACE service is also available from Chamkani to Kambwa Ada, Gulbahar, Firdous, up to Karkhano Market.
As for other modes of public transportation near Northern Bypass, Peshawar, you can stop by Niazi Express Peshawar, which is reachable within 4 minutes by heading north on Peshawar Northern Bypass and turning left onto N-5/AH1. Daewoo Bus Terminal in Sikander Town, Gulbahar is also 5 minutes away via GT Road. Other bus stands situated near Daewoo Bus Terminal are Peshawar Bus Terminal and Canal Town Bus Stop in Sikandar Town, Gulbahar, Peshawar.
Apart from buses and wagons, you can also easily reach Peshawar City Railway Station in Zaryab Colony within 5 minutes. If you are at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dilazak Road to reach the train station.
Markets on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Proximity to commercial areas and markets is an essential factor people consider before buying a property. Thankfully, Northern Bypass, Peshawar is home to several general stores, marts, and markets (Bazaars) including Saddar Khan Baba Market and Shafi Market in Shaheenabad, Northern Bypass. The markets are famous for selling clothing and groceries at affordable prices.
You can also buy beautiful handmade Afghan carpets from Shuba Bazaar, which is just 10 minutes away via Kohat Road. It is one of the best places in Peshawar to buy imported handmade silk carpets and copies of Iranian rugs. Further, you can also reach Namak Mandi by covering a distance of about 3 km by heading east on Peshawar Northern Bypass towards Government Superior Science College Road. It is one of the largest markets for semi-precious stones such as Emeralds, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, and Lapiz Lazuli.
Also, Tarnab Farm International Honey Market and Trade Centre on Peshawar-Rawalpindi Road is only 12 minutes away. Just head north on Peshawar Northern Bypass and take the ramp to Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway. The farm is among the largest producers of organic honey, while Jehangir Pura market near Qisa Khwani Bazaar is famous for the traditional Peshawari footwear, Peshawari Chappal. The market is only 14 minutes away via Hazar Khwani Road and Circular Road.
Moreover, from New Khyber Market in Sethi Town, it takes about a 10-minute walk to reach Northern Bypass, Peshawar. As per the visitor’s review on Google Map, the market hosts around sixteen shops selling grocery items, milk, sweets and other daily use products. Also, Haji Shoba Market in Kamboh is about 5 minutes away by foot. Further, it only takes approximately 2 to 5 minutes’ drive to reach Raja Market, pinned on Peshawar Ring Road while Malik Faqir Market and Al Hassan Marke, based in Doran Pur.
People living near Northern Bypass, Kambo Kamboh can find fresh vegetables at wholesale rate from Ubaid and Ihsaan Vegetable Market, situated on Dalazka Road, about 3 minutes away from the road, whereas Juice Point Khyber Market, Sher Afzal Market and Abdullah General Store are functional only a km away in Sethi Town. However, from Northern Bypass, Muslim Town, you can easily access Yousaf Khan Market, Alsaba Market and Jamil Market present in Shaheen Muslim Town and Ring Road respectively while Hilal Market (Supermarket) is present in Chamkani and Shafi Market is on Ring Road, Shaheenabad. All the markets are roughly 5 minutes’ walk away from the road.
Next comes Fresh Flower Market, pinned about 3 km away on Kohat Road, Civil Quarters. The market is a perfect place to shop fresh flowers for decoration and gift. Also, Supplements Town Peshawar on Northern Bypass offers pure organic items, protein supplements, vitamins and other gym products. Besides, New Ittefaq Market and Sardar Khan Baba Market are about a couple of minutes away on the Northern Bypass. Other marts and markets on and near Northern Bypass include the following; however, the time to reach them is been calculated from Madina Generator Works, Northern Bypass, Peshawar:
- Gul Stationery Mart, located in Tube Well, Old Qasab Khana, is only 10 minutes away
- Shafi Mart, situated in Gulbahar, is about a 13-minute drive away
- WHS Mart, sited in Bani Gala Gulbahar, is reachable within 10 minutes
- Jhanda Bazar in Karimpura Bazaar, Old Walled City Hashtnagri, is about 14 minutes away by road
- Nazim Noor Khan Market only takes only 3 minutes to reach, sited in Toor Baba Chowk Usmania Town
There are also several automobile workshops on Northern Bypass Peshawar, for instance, Peshawar Motors, Sahib Autos Khattak Brothers, New Era Auto Part, Shorem Solar Auto, and Javed Autos to name a few. All of them are about 5 to 10 minutes away from Madina Generator Works, Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Mosques on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
The presence of mosques in residential as well as commercial areas is a great source of convenience for the people living or having business operations in that particular area. As such, Northern Bypass, Peshawar is home to several mosques including Masjid Hamza and Bilal Mosques in Khushal Town, Jamia Masjid Malak Abdul Aziz on Outer Circular Road, and Essa Khel Mosque in Sohail Abad. The mosques are only 5 minutes away and are located in the societies near Khushal Town, Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Some more mosques on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar are in the neighbouring societies. To name a few, Jamat-i-Islami Masjid is about 5 minutes away, whereas Masjid Gulab can be reached within 10 minutes, sited in Kamoh, near Northern Bypass. Residents can also offer prayers in Jamia Masjid Abubakar Siddique in Pakha Ghulam, Peshawar, within 10 minutes, while Jamia Masjid Muhammadi, Masjid Hamza, Masjid Rehman and Masjid Hazrat Bilal Momin Town are only a km away in Gisko Colony.
Besides, from Sardargarhi, Northern Bypass, Masjid AlFarooq City Model Town is present in Sarbiland Pora Peshawar, while Warisabad Mosque and Jamia Masjid Abubakr Siddique, pinned in Waris Abad Albadar Town. All these mosques are more or less 10 minutes’ drive away. The following are some more mosques positioned on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar. However, the time and distance are calculated from G.G Restaurant, pinned on Northern Bypass:
- Masjia Ahmad Jul, located on Service Road, Northern Bypass, is only a couple of minutes walk away
- Masjid-e-Ali Ibn Abu Talib, situated on Shaheed Colony Gulbahar, is about 2 minutes’ drive away
- Jamia Abdullah Bin Masood, sited in City Amusement Park, is reachable within 4 minutes’ drive
- Methodist Church of Pakistan in Gohawa is 12 minutes’ drive away
- Jamia Masjid Hamza takes only 2 minutes to reach, pinned on Lucky Dhayre Road, Gulbahar
Moreover, you will also find quite a few more mosques situated near Northern Bypass, for instance, Shahi Masjid is about 5 minutes away on Outer Circular Road, while Jamia Masjid Al Noor in City Amusement Park is adjacent to Northern Bypass, Peshawar. Masjid Hazrat Bilal, Momen Town is also directly accessible within 3 km, while Madina Mosque and Masjid-e-Usman can be reached in Sethi Town, near Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Schools, Colleges and Universities on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Knowing that your kids are close to home not only becomes a source of peace of mind for parents, but it also provides a sense of security to the kids. Fortunately, Northern Bypass, Peshawar is home to an abundance of private and public schools. For instance, Allied School in Khushal Town is only 13 minutes away from Northern Bypass. The school offers admissions from playgroups to the secondary level and aims to maximize the learning capacity of children by providing the best academic environment.
Peshawar Model School for Boys, also on Northern Bypass, Sohail Abad, is dedicated to providing quality education at affordable fees. Moreover, there is also a branch of The Educators on Peshawar Ring Road. The school follows a standardized curriculum and offers training to its teachers under the Professional Development Programme. Also, Discovery Schools System in Gulbahar, Peshawar takes only 9 minutes to reach. Just head southwest on Northern Bypass and cross Jameel Chowk to get there.
Beaconhouse School System is considered one of the prestigious O level schools in Peshawar, situated about a 15-minute drive away on Landi Arbab Manakro Road, Zulfiqar Town. It is a KG Cantt Campus offering admissions from pre-nursery to class II and follows both Cambridge and Matric systems. Furthermore, two more schools are operational at the stretch of 8 to 10 km. The first one is The City School (Cantt Senior Branch), situated opposite to Qayyum Stadium. It is one of the renowned privately owned O level schools, having several branches functional across the country. Apart from quality education, the school also offers plenty of extracurricular activities such as sports functions, art competitions and others.
The latter one is Army Public School Girl's Wing, based on Mall Road, Hassan Ghari. It is again one of the most prominent schools of the city, accepting admissions in both Matric and Cambridge systems. The school also features a computer lab, spacious classrooms, an auditorium and sports facilities. Besides, The Smart School (Kohat Road Campus) in Khushal Town takes more or less 10 minutes to reach by foot from Northern Bypass, Khushal Town.
More schooling options on and near Northern Bypass include:
- Islamic International Public High School on Dora Road in Khushal Town, near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
- Sir Syed Public School in Rasheed Town, Gulbahar is also around 5 minutes away via the bypass
- Islamia Public High School and College on Northern Bypass, in Pakha Ghulam, Peshawar
- Frontier Public High School on Dora Road is about 1 km away, near Outer Circular Road
- Al-Syed Hajveri Public High School in City Town is a few minutes away on Dilazak Road
People living in the area will not face any difficulty in finding suitable colleges and universities nearby. Beginning with Govt. College of Technology, it is only 6 minutes away if you take the Kohat Road route, while Government Superior Science College is reachable within 5 minutes by heading east on Peshawar Northern Bypass/Peshawar Ring Road going towards Government Superior Science College Road.
College-going students living near Northern Bypass can also enrol in Edwardes College Peshawar, located on Mall Road. The college offers an intermediate programme, degree programmes, and A-levels. It is just 13 minutes away, at a distance of about 5 km via Kohat Road and Ajab Khan Afridi Road.
As far as universities are concerned, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology is only 6 minutes’ drive away by heading east on Peshawar Northern Bypass, while Gandhara University is reachable within 20 minutes by driving alongside Peshawar Ring Road and moving on to Canal Road. The university is chartered by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and offers specialized courses in health and sciences. Some other reputable universities near Northern Bypass, Peshawar are:
- Frontier College for Women & University in Hashtnagri, only 11 minutes away by heading north on Peshawar Northern Bypass and turning left on N-5/AH1. It is first ever women college in KPK, established in 1949 and offering admissions from intermediate to several degree programs in the field of arts, computer science, pre-engineering and pre-medical.
- Abasyn University on Ring Road, near Charsadda Link, is only 8 minutes away from Northern Bypass, Peshawar. According to its official website, The university is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recognised by HEC. You can get admissions in graduate, undergraduate and PhD programs in several disciplines to name a few, business administration, pharmacy, microbiology, engineering and education & technology.
- City University of Science and Information Technology is reachable within 13 minutes by driving along AH1 and heading northwest towards N-5/AH1. As per its website, CUSIT is among the first private-sector universities accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council. The university accepts admissions in about nine faculties including architecture, mathematics and English.
- The University of Peshawar on Old Jamrud Road is situated at a distance of about 25 minutes. The quickest route to get to the university is by heading northeast on Peshawar Northern Bypass. It is one of the best universities in town, offering enrolments in undergraduate, postgraduate and M.Phil/ Ph.D. programs in multiple disciplines. Such as criminology, disaster preparedness and management, gender studies, plant biodiversity, peace & conflict studies and tourism & hotel management.
Banks on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
The presence of banks near our home not only makes it easier for us to make transactions whenever needed, especially when there is an ATM as well. That being said, you can find several banks on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar including Allied Bank Limited in Akbar Colony and two branches of the Bank of Khyber in Khushal Town near Northern Bypass. Also, there is a branch of e-Sahulat in Garhi Qamar Din society ready to serve your needs. The banks also have ATMs, facilitating after-hours basic banking needs.
Further, few other banks are also operational near Northern Bypass on Kohat Road. United Bank Limited, Meezan Bank, Muslim Commercial Bank, and ABL Bank are some names in this regard. The banks are located at a 10-minute drive away via Northern Bypass, Peshawar. Moreover, it takes around 4 km to reach Bank Al Habib and Soneri Bank on Saddar Road, while JS Bank, Sindh Bank, and Dubai Islamic Bank are situated on Fakhar-e-Alam Road at more or less the same distance.
Clinics and Hospitals near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Healthcare amenities near your place of residence or business is genuinely a blessing, and many investors and buyers consider this a must before buying a home or investing in a property. Fortunately, Northern Bypass, Peshawar hosts several hospitals and clinics in its vicinity including Cantonment General Hospital, which takes only 15-minutes to reach via Northern Bypass and Umar Gul Road. It is a small hospital where you can easily find Gynaecologists, Child Specialists, and Dental Surgeons.
Also, Lady Reading Hospital takes around 7 km or barely 15 minutes to reach via Peshawar Northern Bypass and Hazar Khwani Road. It is one of the most reputable hospitals in Peshawar providing round-the-clock emergency services including CT scan, blood sampling, and surgeries in its Trauma Centre. The hospital comprises the Medical Department, Surgical Department, and Clinical Department along with 1,750 beds.
Nasir Mohmand Surgical Hospital & Maternity Home in Gulbahar Peshawar is also reachable within 10 minutes by heading northeast on Northern Bypass, Peshawar. It is a 100-bed hospital, featuring well-equipped laboratories, X-ray units, and qualified doctors. The hospital is famous for providing medical and surgical treatments for paediatric, gynaecological, and obstetrics. Also, it only takes 4 minutes’ drive to reach the Social Security Medi Care Centre, pinned in Akbar Colony, Peshawar. It is a government hospital that offers several basic and emergency medical services at minimal fees.
Government Naseer Ullah Khan Babar Memorial Hospital Peshawar is a 230-bed hospital, situated only 4 minutes away in Akbar Colony, Peshawar. The hospital offers several medical services in different departments including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, cardiology, radiology, etc. It also features a trauma centre, pathology lab and operation theatres. If you have eye related issue then you can visit Muhammad Irfan Eye Hospital, found only a km away on Outer Circular Road, Khushal Town while Newag Medical Centre is pinned on Northern Bypass, Garhi Qamar Din and can be reached within a couple of minutes.
Besides, it takes about 20 minutes’ drive to reach Fauji Foundation Hospital, based on Hussain Abbas Shaheed Road, Peshawar Cantonment, on the contrary, Aman Hospital on Kohat Road can be reached within 10 minutes by road. Also, Khattak Medical Centre on Dora Road is about 5 km away, Mission Hospital on Dubgari Road, Civil Quarters Dubgari, is just 10 minutes’ drive away and Ibrahimi Hospital & Trust in Lakar Mandi Qissa Khawani can be reached by covering the stretch of 3 km only. All these hospitals offer emergency medical aid under the supervision of qualified and professional health specialists.
As for clinics, Northern Bypass, Peshawar does not lag. Quite many clinics are providing medical facilities in the area including Fazal Rabbi Clinic, near Durrani Graveyard, Medical and Gynae Clinic in Fida Abad Colony, and Hamdan Welfare Maternity Home on Multan Baba Road. All these clinics are roughly 10 minutes away via Northern Bypass, Peshawar. Following are other clinics and hospitals near Northern Bypass, Peshawar:
- Fakhre Zara Memorial Clinic in Shaheen Muslim Town is about a km away via Northern Bypass, near Sohail Abab
- Dr. Naseer Clinic and Muqadis Clinic in Shaheen Muslim Town are reachable within 3 km
- Abaseen Hospital in Dabgari Gardens is about 10 minutes’ drive away via Northern Bypass, Peshawar
- Combined Military Hospital on Mall Road is directly accessible by covering a distance of 5 km
- Al Khidmat Hospital Peshawar is just 10 minutes away by heading south on Peshawar Northern Bypass towards Lucky Dhayre
PROPERTIES ON NORTHERN BYPASS, PESHAWAR
Sales Price Trends on Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Despite being located at a prime location of Peshawar, prospective buyers and investors will be delighted to know that the property prices on Northern Bypass are still affordable. However, before you seal a deal, please check the following sales price trend of properties available on Northern Bypass, Peshawar to make an informed decision.
Houses for Sale on Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Prospective buyers can find a good number of 3 marla, 5 marla, 10 marla and 1 kanal houses for sale on Northern Bypass, Peshawar. For instance, the asking price of 3 marla houses on the societies located near Northern Bypass ranges around PKR 45 lakh, while a 5 marla unit cost anywhere between PKR 75 lakh to PKR 80 lakh only. The houses feature 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, tiled flooring, and a kitchen.
Furthermore, some societies also offer 10 marla houses at the cost of PKR 55 lakh, however, it is important to note here that the prices may fluctuate considering the location i.e., main road, park facing or corner; area and nearby facilities. As for bigger investment, investors can get their hands on fully built and well-furnished 1 kanal houses available for sale on Northern Bypass, Peshawar. The asking price of 1 kanal houses on Northern Bypass ranges between PKR 1.3 crore to 1.5 crore. Payment for newer and developing properties can also be made in instalments to make matters easier.
flats for Sale on Northern Bypass, Peshawar
When it comes to flats, there are not many options available on Northern Bypass. However, the average asking price of an apartment on Northern Bypass, Peshawar is around PKR 1.2 crore. It is an 8-bedroom apartment, featuring spacious car parking space, TV lounges, bedrooms in basement, kitchenette, study room and a servant quarter.
Plots for Sale on Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Prospective buyers have a broad choice when it comes to buying plots on Northern Bypass, Peshawar, and enjoying a high return on their investment. The plots are classified as residential or commercial and you can find a 5 marla plot on Northern Bypass Peshawar for PKR 14 lakh to PKR 58 lakh, while 7 marla plots can cost anywhere between PKR 14 lakh to 70 lakh. The price seems a bit odd because the prices are much dependent on location, size, and accessibility of nearby amenities. Further, the asking price of 10 marla plots in the society starts at PKR 20 lakh, going as high as PKR 88 lakh.
Also, you can buy a high-end 1-kanal residential plot to construct your dream house. The price of 1 kanal plots on Northern Bypass Peshawar is PKR 1.1 crore to PKR 1.2 crore, while 3 kanal residential plots can cost around PKR 1.75 crore. Besides residential plots, the sales price trend of commercial plots on Northern Bypass, Peshawar ranges between PKR 84 lakh to PKR 6.3 crore. Businesses can use these plots to build commercial shops, offices, and factories.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, AND BAKERIES
Malls near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
The commercial area near Northern Bypass hosts several malls, general stores, and marts where residents can find a huge variety of goods, including shoes, uniforms, garments, cosmetics, and other accessories. The Great Wall Shopping Mall in Rafiq Town Peshawar takes only 10 minutes to reach by car. The mall is famous for branded shoes and sandals. It operates from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. and features outlets of Bata and Servis Shoes. Furthermore, Gora Bazar on Saddar Road is reachable within 20 minutes by covering a distance of 9 km. It is one of the historical markets of Peshawar that offers a wide range of products including fashion apparel, unstitched fabric, bags, and jewellery at economical rates.
Also, other malls near Northern Bypass, Peshawar include The Mall Tower on Mall Road, which is about 10 km away via GT Road. The mall features a good number of general stores, pharmacies, beauty parlours, and food stalls. You can also shop for toys, gift items, and women’s clothing from Liberty Mall, located in Tahkal Peshawar. The mall is surrounded by popular eateries and retail outlets such as Levi's, while other shoe brands like Shoe Box, Bata, Borjan, Hush Puppies, and Mocciani Shoes are operating on University Road, Peshawar.
Shopaholics living in the societies scattered around Northern Bypass can visit Deans Shopping Mall (Deans Trade Centre Peshawar), pinned about a 14-minute drive away on Saddar Road. It is one of the ultra-modern shopping centres in the area from where you can buy a wide range of clothing items, artificial jewellery and other shopping accessories. The mall also boasts an ATM facility, superstores and spacious parking space for the visitors. Besides, The Mall Tower on Mall Road can be reached within 20 minutes by car, while New Cantonment Plaza in Peshawar Cantonment, takes more or less 5 km to reach from Northern Bypass.
Restaurants on and near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
People living near Northern Bypass can explore several nearby restaurants including Musafir Fish Point on Peshawar Ring Road, about a 3-minute drive away. The fish point serves juicy fried fish, Mutton Karahi, salads, and dips. Additionally, Mashallah Zam Zam Restaurant in Pakha Ghulam is about a km away. This is an open-air restaurant where you can comfortably sit and enjoy delicious meals, for instance, Mutton Namkeen Karahi, Kabuli Pulao, fish BBQ, Kebabs, Dampukht, juices, and ice-creams.
Other popular eateries dotting the road are Al-Hafiz Restaurant near Motorway Entrance, Al-Khyber Hotel & Restaurant on GT Road, Lahori Murgh Cholay in Shaheen Muslim Town, and Mian Sahib Restaurant in Kambo Sardargarhi, near Northern Bypass, Peshawar. Motorists can also stop by Abaseen Daryai Fish, Madina Tikka Corner and Fish Point, Albarka Broast, and Hakim Khan Tikka Hotel near Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Moreover, it takes around 10 minutes to reach the famous Jalil Kabab House in Shahi Bagh, while Nasir Charsi Tikka Shish Mahal is only 8 km away on Namak Mandi Road. The restaurant serves authentic Peshawari Charsi Tikka along with a variety of delicacies. Besides, Sadaf Restaurant in Mohallah Shali Koban on Namak Mandi Road is only a 15-minute drive away while heading east on Peshawar Northern Bypass.
McDonald's, one of the most popular food chains, is also reachable within 20 minutes on Sher Khan Road, Bashirabad, while KFC Peshawar is about 9 km away from Northern Bypass on Kafla Road, Defence Officers Colony, Peshawar.
Moreover, Khanpur Sweets and Bakers on Dilazak Road serves scrumptious cakes, desserts, biscuits, and meethais, while Bakes & Cakes Alflah Twin Tower in Lala Rukh Colony, Ronaq Sweets, and Bakers in Shaheen Muslim Town, Peshawar Sweets and Bakers in Dehri Bagh, and Salman Sweets in Quaidabad Qissa Khawani are about 10 to 15 minutes away via Kohat Road and Peshawar Northern Bypass.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Sports Facilities and Fitness Centres near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
If you are living in any of the societies and colonies located on and near Northern Bypass, staying fit and accessing sports facilities will not be an issue. Residents of Khushal Town near Northern Bypass can work out in Sher Gym, while Life Fitness Gym in Bilor Town is also near the bypass.
Similarly, it takes around 10 minutes by car to reach Smart Techno Gym in Rasheed Town. It is a well-equipped gym where you can get fitness training by professional trainers. Some other gyms and fitness centres in the vicinity of Northern Bypass include Power Gym in Sethi Town, Shapes Gym in Sarbiland Pora, and Eagle Gym in Gisako Colony, roughly 5 to 10 minutes away from Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Some other sports facilities and fitness centres situated near Northern Bypass include Civil Quarters Football Ground, around 4 km away from Garhi Qamar Din, near Northern Bypass, Peshawar. Also, a Snooker Club in Gulbahar and M Salman Gym on 2 Gulbahar Road are also easy to reach from Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Parks near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Parks are considered the best to enjoy a refreshing morning walk or spend quality time with family and friends. Easy access to parks and recreational areas is also vital for improving the health and wellness of a community. Luckily, people living on and near the Northern Bypass can visit several parks with their families and friends. Wazir Bagh takes only 10 minutes to reach from Khushal Town, near Northern Bypass. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful gardens in Peshawar. The garden has four enclosures, two mesmerizing lawns, and a mosque. Here you can also enjoy a football game in Wazir Bagh’s Football Ground.
Moreover, City Amusement Park is also near Northern Bypass, while Insaaf Park in Gulbahar is also located in proximity to the bypass. Other parks near Northern Bypass, Peshawar include Jinnah Park, which is located at a 9-minute drive from Madina Town, Northern Bypass. You only need to head east on Grand Trunk Road and National Highway 5/AH1/AH2 towards Malik Saad Saheed Flyover. The park is well-maintained along with neatly trimmed grass, walking tracks, seasonal flowers, and dotted with fountains and benches. Similarly, Gulbahar No.2 Park and Shuhda APS Park on Shaheed Qamar Abbas Road, and Shalimar Garden in Shahi Bagh are reachable in 10 to 12 minutes via Northern Bypass, Peshawar.
Salons and Spas near Northern Bypass, Peshawar
Just like fitness centres, it is important to have beauty salons and spas at reasonable distances. Depilex Beauty Salon, Gulbahar is a prominent name in this regard and requires around 3 km to reach from Shaheen Muslim Town on Northern Bypass. It is one of the most popular salons in Pakistan offering high-end beauty services, including body therapy, facial treatments, and expert makeover. Further, Embellish Beauty Salon in Janan Plaza on Gulbahar Road is merely 10 minutes away from Northern Bypass by taking Arbab Sikandar Khan Khalil Flyover and then the service road to Gulbahar Road.
From Northern Bypass, Shaheen Muslim Town, residents can access some more beauty parlours operational in the societies scattered around the bypass. For instance, Maham's Beauty Parlour is just 5 minutes’ walk away in Shaheen Muslim Town, offers a variety of beauty care treatment, such as henna application, party/bridal makeup and facial massages. Besides, Habiba's Beauty Salon & Moullusc Skin Laser Clinic is roughly 10 minutes away on Gulbahar Road. Apart from makeup service, the salon also offers professional training and self-grooming services at reasonable fees.
Ladies can also reach some more salons in a short drive. For example, Sam's Salon & Studio, Fresh Hair Club, Shiner'z Beauty Lounge and Orbal Z are some of the popular salons, functional about 2 to 3 km away in Gulbahar. Moreover, Singhar Beauty Salon & Studio on Street Number 1, Gulbahar is about 10 minutes’ drive away from the bypass. However, the estimated time and distance of the salons in calculated from Shaheen Muslim Town, Northern Bypass.
As for more options, the society neighbouring societies also hosts many salons, such as Parri Beauty Salon, pinned on Shali Koban Road, Mohalla Berisikian, is roughly 10 minutes’ drive away. As per users’ reviews available on Google Map, the salon operates 24/7 and provides a comfortable environment to its customers. Besides, Mudassar Hairdresser & Beauty Saloon for Men takes 7 minutes to reach by car, present on Outer Circular Road, Khushal Town. A few other beauty salons and spas near Northern Bypass are listed below:
- Maham's Beauty Parlour is providing its services in Gul Bahar, Peshawar and can be reached within 10 minutes’ drive via Northern Bypass/Peshawar Ring Road
- Laraib’s Salon in Gulbahar No. 3 offers beauty treatment including manicure, pedicure, haircut and makeover
- Awan’s Beauty Zone on Ishrat Cinema Road takes around 3 km to reach via Outer Circular Road
- Tehzeeb Beauty Salon on Afghan Colony Road is just 10 minutes’ drive away from the bypass
CINEMAS NEAR NORTHERN BYPASS, PESHAWAR
People living near Northern Bypass can easily access several nearby cinemas, watch their favourite movies, and enjoy leisure hours with friends. That’s said, Naz Cinema 3D, pinned on Hakeem Ullah Jan Road, Hashtnagri, takes more or less 15 minutes’ drive to reach from Northern Bypass, Khushal Town. It is a newly built cinema, featuring state-of-the-art ambience, family-friendly environment and comfortable seating arrangement. The cinema also boasts round-the-clock surveillance by installing CCTV cameras in halls and corridors. Furthermore, registered members can also avail exclusive discounts, gift vouchers and the access of a VIP section.
As for more options, Aiena Cinema, sited only 7 km away on Arbab Road, Peshawar Cantonment, while PAF Cinema, based on Sahibzad Gul Road, is approximately 10 km away. Also, Tasveer Mahal Cinema is pinned on Hakeem Ullah Jan Road, can be reached by covering 4 km, in contrast, Sabrina Cinema and Arshid Cinema are operational in PTCL Colony, about 20 minutes’ drive away from Northern Bypass.
NEARBY AREAS
Northern Bypass, Peshawar provides a smooth passage to frequent travellers and traders. The road is surrounded by several colonies and societies that offer a convenient lifestyle at affordable rates. Residents of the area have ready access to some of the most popular attractions and heritage sites of Peshawar. For instance, Gunj Gate on Circular Road is about 5 km away and takes only 15 minutes to reach by car from Khushal Town, Peshawar. From here, you can access several markets, famous bazaars, eateries, and parks.
Also, Sir Cunningham Clock Tower on Sarafa Bazar Road is at a distance of 7 km via Peshawar Ring Road and Northern Bypass, Peshawar. It is one of the historical and a must-visit places for anyone travelling via Northern Bypass. Besides, Masjid Muhabat Khan is only 10 minutes away via Peshawar Ring Road and Charsadda Road to Andar Sheher Bazar. The mosque is a magnificent reminder of the glory days of the Mughal era. Tourists can visit the mosque anytime.
Another prominent attraction near the bypass is Qissa Khawani Bazaar in Mohallah Baqir Shah, Peshawar. The bazaar is reachable at a distance of approximately 7 km while driving along Northern Bypass and Charsadda Road. Besides, it only takes 20 minutes to reach Peshawar International Airport by heading southwest on Peshawar Northern Bypass/Peshawar Ring Road, while Peshawar Railway Station is only 8 km away by following Peshawar Northern Bypass/Peshawar Ring Road to Kohat Road.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Properties on Northern Bypass, Peshawar hold great significance in the real estate market of Peshawar. Residents of nearby localities have easy access to every necessary amenities needed for a comfortable life.
However, there are few things that you might need to consider before buying or investing in properties on Northern Bypass. Since the bypass is still under construction, people living in the area might face extended traffic congestion and noise and air pollution. The traffic congestion of the city will immediately reduce after the completion of the project, which will then translate into higher returns on investment.
LOCATION
Importance of Northern Bypass, Peshawar from major locations nearby
- Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza is 11 km away by head southwest on Peshawar Northern Bypass
- Hayatabad Peshawar is only 20 minutes away from Northern Bypass
- Gulbahar Peshawar is also located on Northern Bypass
- It takes only 8 km to reach Peshawar Museum by heading towards southwest towards Saddar Road
- You can easily reach Kapoor Haveli within 15 minutes by following Peshawar Northern Bypass and AH1 to Cinema Road
- The University of Agriculture, Peshawar in Professors Colony, is only 18 km away by heading northeast on Northern Bypass and taking N Canal Road to University Road and Road No. 2
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