Rohtas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Rohtas Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قلعہ روہتاس Qila Rohtas) is a historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region, in the 16th century. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.
It took eight years to build the fort, it was captured by Mughal emperor Humayun in 1555.[1] Nadir Shah, the Turkic ruler of Persia, Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha army also camped here during their respective campaigns in the Punjab region. Rohtas was also occasionally used for administrative purposes by the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after he captured it in 1825.[2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117220/dcc212a0-15fb-4192-b98c-9ac15594a2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Grand Regency Hotel Mirpur
Allama Iqbal Road New Mirpur City Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Stay at this hotel in New Mirpur City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
4.4/10 (5 reviews)
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Hotel Jabeer
Bank Square New Mirpur City Azad Jammu and Kashmir
The price is NZ$50 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$50
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Mirpur City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Mirpur,s Absolutely Astonishing Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir Pakistan
New Mirpur City Azad Jammu and Kashmir
The price is NZ$347 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
NZ$347
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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Stay at this villa in New Mirpur City. Enjoy free parking and a garden.
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Mirpur,s Absolutely Astonishing Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir Pakistan
New Mirpur City Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Stay at this villa in New Mirpur City. Enjoy free parking and a garden.
Mirpur Apartments & Hotel
Abbas Tower, Valley Homes Ext. Phase 1 Mirpur Azad Jammu Kashmir
Stay at this aparthotel in Mirpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge).
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
The apartment 3 rooms good for four people to stay & the staff was very good special Shah G plus security was 24hrs
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Citi Hotel Apartments
Citi Housing Jhelum BLOCK C Jhelum Punjab
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Jhelum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Rohtas Fort is located ...
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Popular places to visit
Rohtas Fort
You can find out about the history of Rohtas with a trip to Rohtas Fort. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Activities
Rohtas Fort & Khewra Salt Mines 1 Day Guided Tour
NZ$433
per adult
From Islamabad: Full Day Rohtas Fort (UNESCO Heritage Sight ) Guided Trip
NZ$435
per adult
