Poonch Fort

 POONCH FORT- With Glorious Past

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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

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 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

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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

Poonch District

 POONCH DISTRICT

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Poonch or Punch is a district of the Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. Poonch district is popularly known as Mini Kashmir which is the smallest in the area and the remotest district of Jammu and Kashmir. With headquarters, the town of Poonch is surrounded by the Line of Control (the boundary between the Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir ) on three sides ( North, West, and South ). In 1947-48, the war between India and Pakistan earlier divided the Poonch District into two parts. One part went to Pakistan and the other became part of the Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani part of the Poonch district is a part of Azad Kashmir Territory while the Indian part of the Poonch District is a part of Jammu and Kashmir. Rawalakot is the capital of the Pakistan-controlled side and Poonch is the capital of the Indian side. Poonch District covers a total area of about 1,674 square kilometers. The official languages of the Poonch district are- Dogri, Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, and English. The languages which are spoken in the Poonch district are- Gojri, Pahari, and Punjabi. The main agricultural specialty of the Poonch district is- Potato, Chillies, Rajmash, and Garlic.

The climatic conditions of the Poonch district are humid subtropical. The climate of Poonch is much cooler than the rest of India. In winters, the temperature is cool in the daytime and the temperature below freezing at night. In winters the rainfall is characterized due to western disturbances. During January and February snowfall is quite common. The summers are short and pleasant. The summer temperature does not rise above 31 degrees Celsius.

Set betwixt majestic snow-capped mountains, spotted with pretty lakes and twisting streams, flourishing in nature’s choicest gifts of flowers, fruits, forests, and old age historical monuments. Poonch district provides the prospect of a vacation. Tourists would love and memorialize the beauty for a long time. The various tourists’ points of Poonch District are- Noori Chammb, Girgan Dhok, and Lakes, Mandi, Loran, Nandishool, Surankote, Behramgala, Dehra- Gali, Peer Ki Gali.

Poonch Fort is one of the most famous historical forts in the Poonch district. Poonch Fort is also called Poonch Qila. Poonch fort is the most famous tourists attraction in Poonch District.

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Poonch District is also called the city of seven Lakes. The valley of seven lakes is one of the most beautiful, charming, and natural scenic spots of the Peer Panjal Region. The valley of seven lakes falls in Poonch District. The oval-shaped Sat Sars ( seven lakes ) is situated on the Poonch Sophian Border of Peer Panjal Range. These lakes are seventy kilometers from the Poonch District headquarters, and are situated at the height of 3500 meters. During winters the valley covers with snow for about five months. The valley includes- Gum Sar ( hidden lake ), Nandan Sar, Sukh Sar ( dried lake ), Kal Dachni ( dark water lake ), Neel Sar ( blue lake ), Katanan, or Sarota Sar ( blocked lake ), Katori Sar ( bowel lake ).