North-West Frontier Province Local Customs

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Do not shake hand with women   Naran

Do not shake hand with women, Naran

 1 Review  Do not shake hands with women as they do not like it. They would get away from you even if you try to talk with them. Don't even try to take their photograph as they feel offended and your camera... 

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Hand Shakes & Hugs   Peshawar

Hand Shakes & Hugs, Peshawar

 1 Review  Meet people by shaking hands (not necessary for female foreiners). Tipping averages between 10 to 20% of the bill depending upon the service. Lady travellers should avoid travelling in shorts or any... 

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Dress Properly   Nathia Gali

Dress Properly, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  You must dress properly. Locals would not be happy if you not dress properly. Considering you as guest , they might not say any thing to you but in reality then feel very uncomfortable with that. You... 

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Bazaars   Peshawar

Bazaars, Peshawar

 1 Review  As I left my hotel, I noticed a guy running after a rickshaw that had these carpets on top. I though, how strange, and paused to watch. THen a couple more guys joined in, and I figured no way could... 

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Do not shake hands with women   Nathia Gali

Do not shake hands with women, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Pakistan is an Islamic country. Men are not allowed to shake hands with women. People of NWFP province are especially very religious and as well as conservative. Women of Nathiagali are really... 

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Top 2 Hotels in North-West Frontier Province

Green's Hotel Restaurant  Peshawar

 2 Reviews and 5 Opinions  Green Hotel came recommended by a fellow traveller. This hotel has a good location and quality... 

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Pearl Continental Hotel Peshawar  Peshawar

 2 Reviews and 9 Opinions  The Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar offers the best service of any hotel in Asia. The staff are... 

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