Wednesday, 8 May 2013
List
of castles and forts in Pakistan:
Azad
Jammu & Kashmir
Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber close to a place known as Baghsar
Adjoining Gulpur is Throtchi famous for its castle built that was in 1460. Gulpur is a town in Kotli District, Azad Kashmir. It is located southwest of Kotli city and is located on the junction of the Kotli-Mirpur and Kotli-Rawalpindi road.
Balochistan
Kalat Fort
Ruins of Mir Chakar Fort (Sibi Fort)
Tomb of Mir Chakar Khan Rind at Satghara (Okara)
Ruins of Punnu fort (Turbat)
Quetta Fort
Gilgit-Baltistan
Altit Fort - at the bank of Hunza River, Hunza
Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
The Khaplu Fort (Balti: تھوقسی کھر) means The Fort on roof is an old beautiful fort of Baltistan located in Khaplu.
Khaplu Palace & Residence is located at the upper side of the Khaplu town; a beautiful part of the Baltistan region.
The fort has been renovated by Aga Khan Cultural Services, Pakistan. A section of the fort’s residential area is being used as a hotel.
Khaplu Palace & Residence is located at the upper side of the Khaplu town; a beautiful part of the Baltistan region.
Skardu Fort or (Balti: کھر فچو) means The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Shigar Fort (Balti:فونگ کھر) means The Fort on Rock is an old fort of Baltistan and Pakistan located in Shigar Valley It was built in 17th century by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar.
Islamabad
Capital Territory
Rawat Fort is located in Islamabad Capital Territory. It is 17 km east of Rawalpindi on G. T. Road.
Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
Bala Hissar fort is located on GT Road, Peshawar.
The Sikh empire who conquered Peshawar in the early 19th century named it Samir Garh in 1834 but the name did not become popular.
The Fort has been the headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949 to date.
Chitral Fort has a greater attraction for visitors given its
unique architectural style from defensive and administrative point of view.
Chakdara Fort, Malakand:
It is hosting Chitral Scouts
Drosh Fort, Chitral District
Jamrud Fort: Khyber Agency (FATA)
Kohat Fort
Malakand Fort
Miranshah Fort: North Waziristan (FATA)
Wana Fort
Punjab
Attock Fort
Darbar Mahal
Derawar Fort
Fort Abbas
Fort Munro
Lahore Fort
Noor Mahal
Pharwala Castle
Rohtas Fort
Sadiq Ghar Palace
Sheikhupura Fort
Sindh
Faiz Mahal
Kot Diji Fort
Naukot Fort
Pacco Qillo
Qasim fort
Ranikot Fort
Umerkot Fort
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