Rohtas Fort
قلعہ روہتاس
A giant military fortress built under the Sur dynasty in the 16th century. Its walls stretch about 4 km, and its twelve imposing gates make it a World Heritage Site in Pakistan.
Rohtas Fort was ordered built around 1541 by Sher Shah Suri to block counterattacks from the Mughal dynasty and to control the northern tribes. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1997. Thick stone walls follow the hills for about 4 km, with several towers and twelve gates. The Sohail Gate and Kabuli Gate are the best preserved. Inside the fort are a mosque and the Man Singh Palace, added later. The site is large, so driving between the main gates is recommended. It lies near Jhelum, about 110 km from Islamabad, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mankiala Stupa
- Pakistan Army Museum
- Raja Bazaar
- Rawal Lake
- Shakarparian
- Lake View Park
- Pakistan Museum of Natural History
- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum