Rohtas Fort
4.5
(2 reviews)
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Details
Place Overview
Place Type
Fort / Castle
Province / Region
Punjab
Altitude
300
meters
Distance from Nearest City
16
km
Nearest Major City
Jhelum (16 km)
Famous For
Never-conquered fort, Shishi Gate (finest Indo-Islamic gateway), 4 km walls, 68 towers, Sher Shah Suri's masterpiece
UNESCO Listing Year
1997
Visiting Info
Best Season to Visit
Year Round
Entry Fee (Local)
100
PKR
Entry Fee (Foreign)
300
PKR
Visiting Hours
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Time Needed
Half day (3–4h)
Accessibility
Road Accessibility
Paved Road (Car)
Trek Difficulty
Easy (Flat, Short)
Nearest Airport
Islamabad International Airport – 120 km
Historical & Scientific
Built / Established Year
1541 AD
Built / Founded By
Sher Shah Suri (Sur Empire)
Historical Period
Sur/Afghan Empire (1541–1545 AD)
Area
0.7
sq km
Available Features
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Not Available
Domestic Flight Available
Additional Facilities
Shishi Gate (Finest Indo-Islamic Gateway)
Kabuli Gate (Grand Northern Entrance)
Talaqi Gate (Double-Arched)
Rani Mahal (Queen's Palace Inside)
4 km Perimeter Walls
68 Bastions & Towers
Services & Pricing
Entry Ticket (Local)
Available
PKR 100 – 100
Access to all fort sections
Entry Ticket (Foreign)
Available
PKR 300 – 300
Full access with map brochure
Guided Tour (Urdu/English)
Available
PKR 1,000 – 2,000
2-hour expert historical tour
Photography & Film Permit
Available
PKR 1,000 – 3,000
Professional shoot permit
Facilities & Amenities
Guided Tours Available
Photography Allowed
Food & Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms Available
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historical / Archaeological
Entry Fee Required
Viewpoint / Lookout
Customer Reviews
4.5
2 reviews
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Regular User
3 hours ago
Underrated masterpiece of Pakistan
More people should visit Rohtas Fort. The scale is astonishing — 4 km of continuous walls and the Shishi Gate is one of the most beautiful gateways in all of South Asia. Less crowded than Lahore Fort. Hire a guide to understand its complex history.
Ali Hassan
3 hours ago
The fort that was never conquered
The strategic genius of Sher Shah Suri is evident everywhere here. The fort merges seamlessly with the natural rocky landscape. Visit in early morning when light catches the stone work beautifully.
Opening Hours
Monday
08:00 – 17:30
Tuesday
08:00 – 17:30
Wednesday
08:00 – 17:30
Thursday
08:00 – 17:30
Friday
08:00 – 17:30
Saturday
08:00 – 17:30
Sunday
08:00 – 17:30
Rohtas Fort
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