Hari Parbat Fort Srinagar, Kashmir
Have you ever witnessed a fort on the top of the hills which seems like floating in the air? Hari Parbat is such a fairytale-filled place which is also known as Koh-e-Maran. It is located on the westward side of Dal Lake in Srinagar, a Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The dream and idea of Akbar, a Mughal emperor, is standing here with all elegance, and the architecture will make us feel like we are somewhere else in an era of king’s rule.
Along with the fort, the hill also had some significance. It also carries the history and relevance of Hindu legends worshipping goddesses. This place holds different stories of Muslims and Sikhs also.
Things to Do at Hari Parbat Fort
- Go for a trek
- Enjoy the Glimpse of spectacular architecture, Persian inscriptions
- Feel the Visuals of Mesmerizing lights and huge sprawling gardens
- Dive in Spiritual Trance at Sharika Temple, which Goddess enshrines
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How to Reach Hari Parbat Fort
By Road: Hari Parbat is just 42 km away from Delhi. Local transport like auto-rickshaws can be used to reach this fort.
By Air: Srinagar airport or Sheik ulAlam International Airport is 16 km away.
By Train: Srinagar Railways station about 17 km from this location
Best Time to Visit Hari Parbat Fort
Hari Parbat experiences a moderate climate round the year during March and April; the weather is cool and Pleasant. Some tourists mostly prefer this period to visit Hari Parbat Fort.
Entry Fee for Hari Parbat Fort
The tourism department will provide passes to enter this fort.
Visiting Timings at Hari Parbat Fort
Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays
List of Attractions near Hari Parbat Fort
- Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden about 10 km
- Floating vegetable market about 5 km
- Dal Lake about 7.5 km
- Nigeen Lake about 8 km
