Derawar Fort is a unique heritage site and a famous tourist attraction in the Cholistan Desert, located in the Punjab province of beautiful Pakistan. The magnificent architecture of Derawar Fort was built in the 9th century and has stood resiliently amid the desolate region of the desert until today.
Derawar Fort.
This site is approximately 130 km from the famous city of Bahawalpur (in Punjab, Pakistan). One of the main highlights of the fort’s location is its proximity to a dry riverbed. There are also hundreds of other archaeological sites nearby, which are mysterious remnants of the Indus Valley Civilization.
One of the main highlights of the fort’s location is its proximity to a dry riverbed. (Photo: aeiou._.xyz)
To reach the fort from the city of Bahawalpur, travelers must spend hours navigating a dusty road. However, with the stunning landscape of the Cholistan Desert as your companion and the majestic fort as the destination, this journey is truly worthwhile.
This structure was built using clay bricks.
Derawar is a massive square architectural structure constructed of clay bricks. The fortress walls are 1500 meters long and 30 meters high, with a circumference of 1500 meters. There are forty cylindrical pillars in the fort’s walls, with ten towers on each side, and this architectural marvel can be seen from miles away across the desert.
The fort still retains its magnificent and grand appearance as it did on the first day.
Upon closer inspection, visitors can notice the creative carvings both on the exterior and interior of the building. Despite the effects of time on the structure, the fort continues to maintain its spectacular and majestic look just as it did on the day it was built.
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(Photo: huzefamalik2050)
(Photo: huzefamalik2050)
(Photo: huzefamalik2050)
Camping in Cholistan
In recent years, camping in Cholistan has become a popular experience for adventure enthusiasts, breathing new life into the fort. Here, tourists not only get to sleep under a starry sky near the walls of Derawar Fort during their visit but also have the opportunity to experience the unique culture and cuisine of the local area.
