Dharon Ki Dhar Gorkha Fort, Kasauli

  • Spend Time

    4 hour

  • Best Time To Visit

    12 month

  • Timings

    9:00 am - 06:00 pm

Kasauli

Himachal Pradesh

Kasauli is a beautiful hill town located in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district. The British utilised it as a summer getaway and built a cantonment and town there as a colonial hill station under the British Raj. Kasauli is surrounded by thick forests of deodar and pine trees as well as a variety of flora and is located on the lower edges of the Himalayan hills.There are many wonderful places to visit in Kasauli.

Here you can also see many Victorian-era buildings that were used by the British during the British rule. So, today we are telling you about Gorkha Fort, one of the best places to visit in Kasauli-

When it comes to Kasauli tourist places, Gorkha Fort is one of the most interesting places that everyone must include in their travel list. Located 16 km from Kasauli in the Subathu hill, Gorkha Fort was established by Amar Singh Thapa, the Gorkha army chief, to fight against the British. The fort houses 180-year-old cannons and is a major attraction for history buffs and tourists today.

When was Built

1900 AD

Who is the founder

Gurkha Army Chief Amar Singh Thapa

Facts about Gurkha Fort

  1. It is surrounded by a dense forest.
  2. It is situated in the farthest corner of the city at an altitude of about 4500 feet above sea level.
  3. Amar Singh, the commander of the Gorkha army, is thought to have constructed this fort to fend off the British troops.
  4. There are many stories related to this fort like in one story it is said that this fort was captured by Gurkhas in the custody of Patiala Raja.Things to Do at 

Things to do at Gurkha Fort

  • Children will learn all there is to know about India in a safe environment.
  • Bring no food or beverages with you.
  • Please refrain from pinning any papers or advertisements to the wall.

List Places to Visit around Gurkha Fort

S.No

Visiting Places

Timing

Open/Closed  Day

Distance

1

Monkey Point

09:00 Am To 05:00 Pm

All Day open

54 min (21.2 km) via Garkhal Kanda Rd

2

Baba Balak Nath Temple

05:00 Am To 08:00 Pmm

All Day open

45 min (20.9 km) via MDR10

3

Christ Church

07:00 Am To 07:00 Pm

All Day open

54 min (21.3 km) via Garkhal Kanda Rd

4

Sanawar, Kasauli

24 Hours

Not Closed any Time

41 min (19.4 km) via MDR10

Tips to Enter the fort 

When touring the fort, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.

Closed, Open, Timings & Fee Information

  • The fort has no Entry charge.
  • From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the fort is open.

Conclusion

Travelling is thrilling, but it can also be a little terrifying. You are travelling into the unknown and truly don't know anything about what to expect when you get there. The learning curve is usually steep when you try something new. 

 

 


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