Kohat
Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ProvincePK
City in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Kohat is a city in Pakistan that serves as the capital of the Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. With a population of over 220,000 people, the city is the fourth most populous in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the 35th most populous in Pakistan. Kohat's immediate environs were the site of frequent armed skirmishes between British colonial forces and local tribesmen in the mid to late 19th century. The city is centred on a British-era fort, various bazaars, and a military cantonment. Pashto and the Kohati dialect of Hindko are the main languages spoken in Kohat.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 170,800
- Coordinates
- 33.582, 71.449
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 489 m
Overview of Kohat
Travellers heading to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan will find Kohat, a mid-sized city. Its resident count stands at approximately 170,800. And it shows in how much there is to see. Kohat is strongest on nature and culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Kohat
Nature in Kohat
(2)On the nature side, Kohat offers Forest and Geological Formations. It is a direct read of Kohat's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Kohat
(1)Our data lists Castles as culture options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kohat.
More to do in Kohat
(1)Kohat's other activities entries include Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kohat. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Kohat
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Kohat is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Karachi on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kohat that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kohat known for?
- Travellers associate Kohat with nature and culture. It sits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan and counts about 170,800 residents.
- What can you do in Kohat?
- Kohat is tagged with Forest, Geological Formations and Castles, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kohat?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Kohat located?
- Kohat belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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