Zorawar Fort

Address : Skara Road, Leh

Open Hour : 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM // 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM

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                The Zorawar Fort in Leh was built General Zorawar Singh, who conquered Ladakh at the behest of Raja Gulab Singh of Jummu who was a Vassal of the Sikh Emperor Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It was built in the 1830's when the Dogra/Sikhs took control of Ladakh and the adjoining Baltistan. The Fort has recently been renovated and has a small Museum also dedicated to General Zorawar Singh.

        General Zorawar's Fort is situated above the Palace of Leh and the Gompa of Namgyal Tsemo. This prehistoric monument, also known as Riasi Fort, once held the wealth of the Dogra rulers in Jammu though it presently lies in a wrecked stage.

                 A prominent warrior named General Zorawar Singh, known for his consistent struggle against the Chinese rulers over Ladakh owned the fort. A huge collection of coins and specimens of new stamps apart from the precious treasure of the ruler are housed in the fort now. Situated in proximity to the river Chenab, the fort is an attraction for individuals interested in archaeology, prehistoric culture, and artefacts. Inside the fort are present a mosque, a natural spring, and a Temple dedicated to Hindu Goddesses Kali and Durga.

           In order to reach this place, travellers can either drive their vehicles up to the entrance of the fort or trek from the Leh city bazaar, which is at a small distance from the fort.

              To reach the fort, one has to take a 30 mins trek from Leh city bazaar while another option is to drive jeep till the entrance of the fort. It is a historical monument liked by the visitors who got ample interest in history, ancient cultures and artifacts.

        

              

April 22, 2020 Tags : Information

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