POONCH FORT- With Glorious Past
The ancient fort of the Jammu region Poonch fort is also called Poonch Qila of the Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. Poonch fort is located in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Between the years 1760 and 1787, the Poonch fort was built by Raja Rustam Khan. The architecture was very fond of Mughal’s architecture who constructed this huge fort of Poonch district and Raja Moti Singh was very impressed by the design of that architecture so he kept renovating the Poonch Fort for continuous 40 years.
ABOUT POONCH FORT
Poonch fort adds more glory to the ancient city of Jammu and Kashmir. The Poonch Fort is documented and authentic that records a history of the Poonch District. Poonch fort is called the historic monument of Jammu and Kashmir. Poonch fort is sprawling around an area of 7535 square meters. This imposing historical edifice carries stories of periods under the rule of the Dogras, Sikhs, and Muslims within its thick walls. Raja Rustam Khan was the son of Raja Abdul Razaq Khan. The foundation of the Poonch fort was done by Raja Abdul Razaq Khan in 1713 AD. So, after his death, the construction of the Poonch fort was completed by his son Raja Rustam Khan. After several years Raja Moti Singh had hired the European architecture for the renovation of the Poonch fort and the architecture design the Poonch fort in European style. After that, the Poonch fort becomes the tourist destination spot in the Poonch district of Jammu.
HOW TO REACH POONCH FORT
You can reach Poonch fort by Jammu airport or by Jammu railway station. From the airport or railway station, you can take a public transport bus and reach the Jammu bus stand. From the bus stand take the transport bus that will be going to Poonch or you can hire a private cab to reach Poonch fort. The distance from Jammu airport to Poonch fort is about 234 kilometers and the distance from Jammu railway station to Poonch fort is about 236 kilometers.
Entry fees- None
Timings- From 10 am to 4 pm
Famous for- The different architectural styles and types.
Address- Poonch Fort, Poonch 185101, Jammu and Kashmir
