Governor’s House, Peshawar

The Governor’s House in Peshawar is a historic British-era palace serving as the official residence of the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Built in the early 20th century, it blends Greco-Roman architectural styles with local craftsmanship. 

Originally known as the Government House, it was commissioned during the British colonial period to serve as the residence of the Chief Commissioner of the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). The construction began in 1902 and was completed in October 1903. The building was designed to reflect the authority and grandeur of the British Empire, featuring spacious halls, high ceilings, and expansive lawns.

​One of the notable features of the Governor’s House is the Darbār Hall, which was used for official functions, receptions, and discussions on tribal affairs. The hall is an exemplary piece of colonial architecture, with a flat roof and 12-foot-high walls, and has hosted numerous dignitaries over the years.​

It has a secret tunnel from the mosque on the left to the Bala Hisar Fort, which is about 1.25 kilometers long, in the middle of which there is now a park.