Kohat, a city in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, serves as the capital of the Kohat District. The town is anchored by a British-era fort, bustling bazaars, and a military cantonment. A narrow gauge railway line constructed during the British rule traverses the town.
Situated at an altitude of 489 meters (1,604 ft), Kohat city is flanked by the Kohat Pass to the north. It rests on the left bank of the Toi river, where the river, after an eastward course of approximately 50 miles (80 km), changes direction to the south. The district spans a total area of 2,545 square kilometers (983 sq mi).

Tanda Wildlife Park, located in close proximity to Kohat city, spans 2800 acres and encompasses the Tanda reservoir and its surroundings in Kohat. Recognized as the largest wildlife park in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the park boasts a diverse landscape that supports a variety of mammals, birds (both migratory and native), and a few reptile species.

The park is bordered by three villages: Bar, Kaghazi, and Tanda Banda. Accessible via the Hangu-kaghazi metallic road and shahpur-Bar road, which is approximately 18 km from Kohat, the park is strictly under the ownership of the provincial government, prohibiting local grazing, lopping, or firewood collection. The park’s habitat is conducive to urial, chinkara, and hog deer, with the urial species historically prevalent in the area before facing habitat loss due to human encroachment.

Kotal Pheasantry, established within Kotal wildlife park in district Kohat, spans an area of 1 kanal and aims to facilitate the breeding of exotic/indigenous wildlife species like silver pheasant, golden pheasant, and more. The pheasantry attracts around 20-30 visitors daily, including students and the general public, for educational and recreational purposes.

The construction of the railway station and railway line in Kohat commenced in 1897 and concluded in 1902. Kohat serves as the terminus railway station of the Kohat-Jand railway line, offering daily train services to Rawalpindi. Additionally, Kohat was once the terminus station of a narrow gauge railway line linking it with Thall, a line that ceased operations in 1991.

Kohat Airbase (IATA: OHT, ICAO: OPKT), an airfield utilized by the Pakistan Air Force, features a small runway originally constructed by the British. Previously, PIA operated flights at the airport using de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft.

In 2004, the 1.9 kilometers (1.2 mi) Kohat Tunnel, also known as the Pak-Japan Friendship Tunnel, was completed with Japanese aid. This tunnel connects southern districts, including Kohat City, to Peshawar.