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Ramkot Fort

Ramkot Fort
Ramkot Fort - From Outside.JPG
View of Ramkot Fort
General information
Location Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Construction started 16th–17th century AD

Ramkot Fort is an ancient fort situated in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan currently beside the Mangla Dam. It is accessible through boat, 13 kilometers away from Dina and 79 kilometers by road from Mirpur, Azad Kashmir to Dadyal town. The fort is accessible from Sikah village from Dadyal side and Mangla through boats which take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Three sides of the hilltop are surrounded by the Jhelum River, which falls into the huge reservoir of Mangla Dam. It was built by a Gakkhar named Toglu as recorded by traveler and geologist Frederick Drew in his book.

Coordinates: 33°13′N 73°38′E / 33.217°N 73.633°E / 33.217; 73.633



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