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ROHTAS FORT:
ROHTAS FORT:
ROHTAS FORT:
Trip Length: 1 Day
Activities: Sightseeing, heritage
Difficulty Level: Easy
Destinations: Rawat Fort, Mankiala Stupa & Rohtas Fort
Tour Highlight:
It is one of the interesting excursions from Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Sher Shah Suri the celebrated Afghan king who ruled over India built
the Massive and impressive fort in 1540 A.D. The strength and width of
this Fort can be imagined from the fact that it could easily
accommodate 12000 men of Sher Shah Suri=92s army that was once based
here to defend his domain against Ghakkar tribes, living in the
vicinities of the Salt Range.
Location & Area:
Rohtas Fort (Qila Rohtas) is situated in a gorge approximately 16 km
North West of Jhelum and 8 KM from Dina. It is one of the most
imposing historical monuments which represents the Pathan period of
architecture style in Pakistan. The fort is the symbol of strength and
determination of its builder Sher Shah Suri who ruled over India only
for six years, 1540-45 A.D., but even during that short period he
created many splendours including Rohtas fort and the Great Grand
Trunk Road, connecting Kabul with Calcutta.
The fort is about 300 feet above its surroundings. It is 2660 feet
(818 meters) above sea level and covers an area of 12.63 acres. It=92s a
beautiful historical architectural monuments that can be visited and
enjoyed. Rohtas Fort, also called Qila Rohtas, is an exceptional
example of early Muslim military architecture in Central and South
Asia.
Visitors Facilities:
There is a nominal entry fee you have to pay. A secure car parking is
available, toilets for public and an information center to brief and
guide the visitors. Cold drinks and fast foods are available on
different stalls by local at different places with in the fort. There
are park and benches as sitting.
General Guidelines:
Your dressing should be casual and its advisable to wear sports shoes
as you have to walk on stones and dust and clime number of uneven
steps of the fort. Carry some fluids and food with you and don't
forget to take with you a still or video camera.
Places of Interest:
There are number of places inside the fort that can be visited and
enjoyed. Specifically these include;
1. Sher Shah Suri Museum at Sohail Gate
2. Visitor Information Center at Sohail Gate
3. Bari Bowli (134 step down stone cut well)
4. Haveli Man Singh
5. Rani Mehal
6. Phansi Ghat
7. Shahi Mosque
8. Shishi Langar Khani Gate
9. Shahi Bowli
The Structure
The fort is rectangular in shape and follows the contours of the hill
it was constructed on. The fort is approximately 4 km in circumference
and a 533 meter long wall divides the citadel (for the Chieftain) from
other parts of the fort.
The fortification has 68 bastions (towers) at irregular intervals,
three Baolis (Stepped Wells), one of them is in the citadel and the
rest are in the other parts of the fort. It has twelve gates with four
of them trap (double) gates, 1,900 battlements and nearly 9,500
stairs. The other buildings in the fort are Haveli Man Singh, Rani
Mehal and a Shahi Mosque.
The height of the outer wall varies between 10 and 18 meters. Its
thickness varies between 10 and 13 meters. The wall has 2 or 3
terraces and varies in thickness, the maximum being 13 meters near the
Mori Gate. The terraces are linked by staircases. The topmost terrace
has merlon-shaped battlements. Muskets can be fired from these
battlements. Soldiers could also pour molten lead over the walls.
The wall is built in sandstone laid in lime mortar mixed with brick.
The gates are in gray Ashlor Masonry. Some portions have been built
using burnt brick.
The Gates:
1. The Rohtas Fort has the following 12 gates. All of them are built
in Ashlor Stone.
2. Sohail Gate
3. Shah Chand Wali
4. Kabuli Gate
5. Shishi Gate
6. Langar Khani Gate
7. Talaqi Gate
8. Mori/Kashmiri Gate
9. Khawas Khani Gate
10. Gatali Gate
11. Tulla Mori Gate
Rawat Fort, Mankiala Stupa & Rohtas Fort
Itinerary:
0830 hours: Departure by road for Rothas Fort from Islamabad. Visit
Rawat Fort and Mankiala Stupa enroute.
1130 hours: Arrival Rothas Fort and drive through the Fort. Visit
important buildings of the Fort including, various gates, Baolis
(water wells), palaces etc.
1300 hours: Lunch at the fort.
1400 hours: Departure for Islamabad.
1700 hours: Arrive at Islamabad and end of tour.
The cost includes:
=95 Transportation
=95 Lunch
=95 Guide Services
Contact:
umbreenzaidi@yahoo . com
info@alpine . com .pk
ROHTAS FORT:
Trip Length: 1 Day
Activities: Sightseeing, heritage
Difficulty Level: Easy
Destinations: Rawat Fort, Mankiala Stupa & Rohtas Fort
Tour Highlight:
It is one of the interesting excursions from Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Sher Shah Suri the celebrated Afghan king who ruled over India built
the Massive and impressive fort in 1540 A.D. The strength and width of
this Fort can be imagined from the fact that it could easily
accommodate 12000 men of Sher Shah Suri=92s army that was once based
here to defend his domain against Ghakkar tribes, living in the
vicinities of the Salt Range.
Location & Area:
Rohtas Fort (Qila Rohtas) is situated in a gorge approximately 16 km
North West of Jhelum and 8 KM from Dina. It is one of the most
imposing historical monuments which represents the Pathan period of
architecture style in Pakistan. The fort is the symbol of strength and
determination of its builder Sher Shah Suri who ruled over India only
for six years, 1540-45 A.D., but even during that short period he
created many splendours including Rohtas fort and the Great Grand
Trunk Road, connecting Kabul with Calcutta.
The fort is about 300 feet above its surroundings. It is 2660 feet
(818 meters) above sea level and covers an area of 12.63 acres. It=92s a
beautiful historical architectural monuments that can be visited and
enjoyed. Rohtas Fort, also called Qila Rohtas, is an exceptional
example of early Muslim military architecture in Central and South
Asia.
Visitors Facilities:
There is a nominal entry fee you have to pay. A secure car parking is
available, toilets for public and an information center to brief and
guide the visitors. Cold drinks and fast foods are available on
different stalls by local at different places with in the fort. There
are park and benches as sitting.
General Guidelines:
Your dressing should be casual and its advisable to wear sports shoes
as you have to walk on stones and dust and clime number of uneven
steps of the fort. Carry some fluids and food with you and don't
forget to take with you a still or video camera.
Places of Interest:
There are number of places inside the fort that can be visited and
enjoyed. Specifically these include;
1. Sher Shah Suri Museum at Sohail Gate
2. Visitor Information Center at Sohail Gate
3. Bari Bowli (134 step down stone cut well)
4. Haveli Man Singh
5. Rani Mehal
6. Phansi Ghat
7. Shahi Mosque
8. Shishi Langar Khani Gate
9. Shahi Bowli
The Structure
The fort is rectangular in shape and follows the contours of the hill
it was constructed on. The fort is approximately 4 km in circumference
and a 533 meter long wall divides the citadel (for the Chieftain) from
other parts of the fort.
The fortification has 68 bastions (towers) at irregular intervals,
three Baolis (Stepped Wells), one of them is in the citadel and the
rest are in the other parts of the fort. It has twelve gates with four
of them trap (double) gates, 1,900 battlements and nearly 9,500
stairs. The other buildings in the fort are Haveli Man Singh, Rani
Mehal and a Shahi Mosque.
The height of the outer wall varies between 10 and 18 meters. Its
thickness varies between 10 and 13 meters. The wall has 2 or 3
terraces and varies in thickness, the maximum being 13 meters near the
Mori Gate. The terraces are linked by staircases. The topmost terrace
has merlon-shaped battlements. Muskets can be fired from these
battlements. Soldiers could also pour molten lead over the walls.
The wall is built in sandstone laid in lime mortar mixed with brick.
The gates are in gray Ashlor Masonry. Some portions have been built
using burnt brick.
The Gates:
1. The Rohtas Fort has the following 12 gates. All of them are built
in Ashlor Stone.
2. Sohail Gate
3. Shah Chand Wali
4. Kabuli Gate
5. Shishi Gate
6. Langar Khani Gate
7. Talaqi Gate
8. Mori/Kashmiri Gate
9. Khawas Khani Gate
10. Gatali Gate
11. Tulla Mori Gate
Rawat Fort, Mankiala Stupa & Rohtas Fort
Itinerary:
0830 hours: Departure by road for Rothas Fort from Islamabad. Visit
Rawat Fort and Mankiala Stupa enroute.
1130 hours: Arrival Rothas Fort and drive through the Fort. Visit
important buildings of the Fort including, various gates, Baolis
(water wells), palaces etc.
1300 hours: Lunch at the fort.
1400 hours: Departure for Islamabad.
1700 hours: Arrive at Islamabad and end of tour.
The cost includes:
=95 Transportation
=95 Lunch
=95 Guide Services
Contact:
umbreenzaidi@yahoo . com
info@alpine . com .pk
