Fort Bala Hissar is one of best tourism place in Peshawar khayber pakhtun khowah Pakistan, Fort Bala Hissar has a vast parking for tourists, Fort Bala Hissar is an beautiful ancient building like other Forts presisits in Pakistan. Fort Bala Hissar is a historic fortress located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. First mentioned by 7th-century explorer Xuanzang, the fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since December 1747, when Ahmad Shah Durrani conquered Peshawar. The Sikhs reconstructed the fort after capturing Peshawar in March 1823. In 1849, the British East India Company reconstructed the forts outer walls.The word Bālā Hissār is from Dari Persian, meaning elevated or high fort. According to historian Hussain Khan, this name was given by the Afghan Emperor Timur Shah Durrani.In 1834, the Sikhs named the fort as Samīr Gaṛh or Sameer Garh. Samīr was another name for Mount Kailash, a high peak in Tibet considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism; Gaṛh means fortress in Hindustani. However, this name did not become popular and was soon replaced again by Bala Hissar. During the times of the Mughal Empire and Sur Empire, it was known as Bagram Fort after Bagram, another name for PeshawarThe fort stands on a high mound in the northwestern corner of Peshawar City. Not long ago, the fort used to be conspicuously away from the old city of Peshawar, but now the construction of new buildings has covered space between the old city and the fort. However, the forts position on a high mound gives a commanding and panoramic view of Peshawar and the entire Peshawar valley.According to historian Ahmad Hasan Dani, a Chinese Buddhist monk and traveller Xuanzang, when visiting Peshawar in 630 AD, found a royal residence and called it with Chinese word Kung Shing, which is used for its significance and is explained as fortified or walled portion of the town in which the royal palace stood. Hiuen Tsang then makes a separate mention of the city, which was not fortified. This shows that the royal residence formed the nucleus of a Citadel, which must have been further protected by a moat. Dani further says that a channel of old Bara River surrounded by a high spot, which includes the Bala Hissar and Inder Shahr. The higher area could have been the citadel, which is the present Bala Hissar. The fort pre-existed the Mughal Emperor Babur, who referred to it as Bagram Fort.The fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since December 1747, when Ahmad Shah Durrani conquered Peshawar. The Afghan King Timur Shah Durrani (1773–1793) used the fort as the winter capital of his empire. Up to the early 19th century, Peshawar was the winter capital of the Afghan Empire, and the Bala Hissar was the royal residence of Afghan kings. The Sikhs followed this by the destruction of the Afghan royal court and the Bala Hissar in Peshawar. Soon after, Hari Singh Nalwa commenced the reconstruction of the fort.After the First Anglo-Sikh War in 1845-46, the British East India Company reconstructed the outer walls of Bala Hissar in 1849.The fort is now used by the Frontier Corps, a paramilitary unit of the Pakistan Army. The provincial government has expressed desire the control of the fort from the Frontier Corps in order to open it to tourists. The fort has been opened for tourists (Saturday for families only and Sundays will be opened for everyone, with or without family) with out any cost but, tourists are requested to bring their CNIC along with them, while international tourists are requested to bring their passports. There is also a museum of the Frontier Corps in the fort showcasing the different uniforms of Frontier Corps throughout time since the start of Frontier Corps and weaponry used by different local units of Frontier Corps KP including, Fort is currently closed for all types of visitors during covid19.

Beauty of Peshawar City And I think it was built by A sik ...So Amazing Culture Art..Design is Fabulous Historical place...And know its A military HQ...

Excellent place to visit as tourist. Reminds history only read in books.

Beautiful Fort nd Museum is very informative but now a day unfortunately it is closed for general public bcoz of corona.

A historic place to visit in Peshawar. Very well managed and organized by Pak Army. Families can visit on weekend. They have a museum full of traditional culture and history. Very peaceful and calm.

A wonderful in-depth tour that’s both very informative and fun about the old Fort which is approximately 2000 years old! Lots of historic artifacts and beautiful gardens. Furthermore, there’s a beautiful Mosque located within the fort, very quiet and serene place. The whole Fort is kept religiously tidy and clean.

Its worth visiting if you love to see the historic places,very nicely maintained by fc,the museum is a watch too

Not open to public but was lucky enough to visit through a relative, truly epic

A Historic place... visit worthy

The Fort of Bala Hisar usually known as Qillah Bala Hisar  is one of the foremost historic fort situated in Peshawar. Bala Hisar is a Persian word. The word “Bala” meaning is “High” and the word “Hisar” meaning “Fort”. This name was given by the Afghan King Timur Shah Durrani 1773 To 1793. The Sikhs who conquered Peshawar within the early of 19th century named it Samir Garh in 1834 however the name failed to become fashionable. The Fort has been the headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949 after the creation of Pakistan.The fort stands on a high mound within the northwestern corner of Peshawar town. Not previously, the fort used to be conspicuously far from the recent city of Peshawar, however currently the development of recent buildings has lined house between the recent town and also the fort. However, the fort’s position on a high mound offers a commanding and panoramic read of Peshawar and also the entire Peshawar valley. On a transparent day, one will see the mountains encircling valley  of Peshawar and beyond. the world lined by the inner wall of the fort is ten acres 40,000 square meter and also the boundary wall is fifteen acres (61,000 m2). the peak of the fort is 90 feet high than ground level.

Balahisar Fort is a good tourist attraction for family and general public on Saturdays and Sundays respectively.It was occupied by various warriors and invaders including Muslims, and the English.

The Fort Bala Hisar is situated in the heart of Peshawar city, a historical fort built by Mughals, this fort protected the walled Peshawar against Sikhs. It is still the symbol of bravery of Pukhtoons.

It is the Bala Hisar Fort or the Qila Bala Hisar in the Walled City of Peshawar. ... This historic fort Bala Hisar sits on a high mound in the northwestern corner of Peshawar city. The fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire, and was rebuilt during Sikh and British rules.

Excellent place to visit. Very well looked after and maintained.

Loved This Place So Clean n Organized

It is a historic place which you must visit when you visit Peshawar.

Historical and grand. Visit is must for history loving people.

Very beautiful and historic place to visit

Awesome place.Tourist point.Heritage place

A good tourism spot but with very limited access. A must go for if youre a tourist in Peshawar. The security forces presence is high and its a highly sensitive area. So be careful out there.

Very very historical and nice place in Peshawar kp Pakistan

It was a historic fort of Peshawar. And one of beautiful places in a city. Qila Bala Hisar is a best tourism spot. Love this place alot️

Beautifully managed fort. Very well maintained, visitors from all over the world can be seen and good security arrangements

Bala and Hisar are two Persian words which means elevated land.This fort is currently under the control of Frontier Corps (North).

One of the most Historical place in Historical City.

The best historical places in one

The fort stands on a high mound in the northwestern corner of Peshawar City. Not long ago, the fort used to be conspicuously away from the old city of Peshawar, but now the construction of new buildings has covered space between the old city and the fort. However, the forts position on a high mound gives a commanding and panoramic view of Peshawar and the entire Peshawar valley. On a clear day, one can see the mountains encircling Peshawar valley and beyond. The area covered by the inner wall of the fort is about 10 acres (40,000 m2) and the outer wall is about 15 acres (61,000 m2). The height of the fort is about 90 feet (27 m) above ground level.The word Bala Hissar is from Dari Persian, meaning, elevated or high fort. The name was given by the Afghan Pashtun King Timur Shah Durrani (1773–1793), who used the fort as the winter capital of the Durrani Empire.

Fort Baalahisar, which means elevated or heighted Fort is amongst the one of the oldest fort of Peshawar, the name was given by Afghan King Taimour Shah.This place is currently the Headquarters for the Frontier Cops and has been recently opened its doors for general public for two days a weekSaturday & SundayTimings : 09:00 am - 05:00 pmFree entry but identity (CNIC / Passport / Form-B) is required for the entry purpose as identification.*If you are with family so must take their identity proof as well along with you.The place preserve a rich history of Peshawar and KPK, there is a museum as well for the visitors.The overall atmosphere is amazing, the staff facilitate in a good manner to the visitor.The overall visit took around an hour but their is no guide (though its a bit self explanatory), allow photography upto certain places, although not to for all areas.No parking for cars, only motorcycles are allowed for parking.No parking for vehicles and for special persons.The place is accessable for person with disabilities.Must visit this place to know more about this historic place.

Very excited to see this place balahisar fort peshawarI love my country Pakistan

Beautiful place, worth the visit

Historic place its great to see this

A very historical place but unfortunately its with pak military and you cant visit here except Sunday. It would be a museum

An awsome place to visit...

The Fort of Bala Hisar usually known as Qillah Bala Hisar  is one of the foremost historic fort situated in Peshawar. Bala Hisar is a Persian word. The word “Bala” meaning is “High” and the word “Hisar” meaning “Fort”. This name was given by the Afghan King Timur Shah Durrani 1773 To 1793. The Sikhs who conquered Peshawar within the early of 19th century named it Samir Garh in 1834 however the name failed to become fashionable. The Fort has been the headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949 after the creation of Pakistan.The fort stands on a high mound within the northwestern corner of Peshawar town. Not previously, the fort used to be conspicuously far from the recent city of Peshawar, however currently the development of recent buildings has lined house between the recent town and also the fort. However, the fort’s position on a high mound offers a commanding and panoramic read of Peshawar and also the entire Peshawar valley. On a transparent day, one will see the mountains encircling valley  of Peshawar and beyond. the world lined by the inner wall of the fort is ten acres 40,000 square meter and also the boundary wall is fifteen acres (61,000 m2). the peak of the fort is 90 feet high than ground level.

The provincial government has expressed desire the control of the fort from the Frontier Corps in order to open it to tourists.The fort has been opened for tourists (Saturday for families only and Sundays will be opened for everyone, with or without family) with out any cost but, tourists are requested to bring their CNIC along with them, while international tourists are requested to bring their passports. There is also a museum of the Frontier Corps in the fort showcasing the different uniforms of Frontier Corps throughout time since the start of Frontier Corps and weaponry used by different local units of Frontier Corps KP including

A historical Fort, which gives a glimpse of the ancient and rich world of the past.

Love it beauty of peshawar ️

Very beautiful scenery and informative museum

Bala Hissar also spelt Bala Hisar, is a historic fortress located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire, and was renovated during Jatsikh rule. The fort now serves as headquarters for Pakistans Frontier Corps.

An excellent specimen of a well maintained and looked after historical structure. Due to its centralized and higher location right in the heart of the city, it gets a monumental stature overlooking the walled city as well as the modern side of Peshawar. Has seen many Thicke and thine of times however remained affixed no matter what the situation and the rulers were. An educating and enlightening museum situated inside is a cherry on the top.

Rude behavior of FC

It is beautiful tourist spot. Very well maintained, open for public on Sundays. The requirement for entrance is id card for adults and for kids b form

Very historical place you have ever visit ...full of knowledge and old memories one of the best and beautiful place on the earth Love this placeWow you can say the awesome landmark it was worthy to visit thatI love that place so so muchOld heritage and cultures...must visit place if you have any Plan to visit Pakistan Love this beautiful place

Thats good

Very nice place... Old memories.we really enjoyed this .....

Interesting place

Houndreds of years old historic place best option for histrionic place lovers in peshawar.still in same condition,under the pakistan army FC frontier Corps, allowed to go inside for tourists and photographys allowed.

Not in its original shape. Cant be seen completely. Not a big area. view from castle top is good.

Superb historical place

Visited this place. Amazing work by the architects.

A good historical place

It is maintained well and good

V well maintained.a good variety of carpets on the carpet shop inside.

Its one of the most beautiful historic places in the world

Good historically place in Peshawar

A historical place having archives of long history of Peshawar. Also a head office of Frontier Constabulary.

Greatest Force deployed

Historical & amazing place

A Great historic place, now have been opened for local public and can be visited on saturedays with family. However, it is recommended that it should be opened for all especially for foreigners. Amazing place.

Well maintained

Historic place. A must visit for everyone. Open for public on weekends.

Better than Shahi qilla lahore

Must go place in peshawar.

Qila Balahisar was over 2000 years old. In British raj it was rebuilt in late 1800. Government of KP has opened the Qila for general public on Sunday. Very nicely kept. It is a must see place in Peshawar.

Such a great place about History I really like It.

Loved the place

Had a wonderful day. Full of history

Its a Historical place which should be visited...

The word Bala Hissar is from Dari Persian, meaning, elevated or high fort. The name was given by the Afghan Pashtun King Timur Shah Durrani (1773–1793), who used the fort as the winter capital of the Durrani EmpireThe fort stands on a high mound in the northwestern corner of Peshawar City. Not long ago, the fort used to be conspicuously away from the old city of Peshawar, but now the construction of new buildings has covered space between the old city and the fort. However, the forts position on a high mound gives a commanding and panoramic view of Peshawar and the entire Peshawar valley. On a clear day, one can see the mountains encircling Peshawar valley and beyond. The area covered by the inner wall of the fort is about 10 acres (40,000 m2) and the outer wall is about 15 acres (61,000 m2). The height of the fort is about 90 feet (27 m) above ground level.According to historian Ahmad Hasan Dani[who?], a Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, when visiting Peshawar in 630 AD, found a royal residence and called it with Chinese word Kung Shing, which is used for its significance and is explained as fortified or walled portion of the town in which the royal palace stood.[1] Hiuen Tsang then makes a separate mention of the city, which was not fortified. This shows that the royal residence formed the nucleus of a Citadel, which must have been further protected by a moat. Dani further says that a channel of old Bara River surrounded by a high spot, which includes the Bala Hissar and Inder Shahr. The higher area could have been the citadel, which is the present Bala Hissar.Peshawar has always been a strategic city and its capturing and ruling over it was of great importance for the invaders and kings. In the 11th century AD, the Hindu ruler, Raja Jaipal of the Hindushahi dynasty was defeated in the vicinity of Peshawar and Mehmud Ghaznavi garrisoned the fort with his army, says Dr Taj Ali. The British officers who visited Peshawar in the 19th century mentioned that the fort used to be a royal residence of Afghan rulers. The Bala Hissar has seen its construction and destruction by conquerors, warriors, invaders and kings on several occasions. After the overthrow of emperor Humayun by the Afghan King Sher Shah Suri, the Afghans destroyed the fort. When Hamayun was staying in it he decided to rebuild it before proceeding to Kabul. He wanted to use the fort for his conquest of India at a later stage. As his officers did not want to stay back, Hamayun himself supervised the rebuilding of the fort, which was soon completed. The Afghan rulers named it Bala Hissar a Persian name meaning high fort while the Sikhs renamed and rebuilt it calling their fort Sumergarh in 1834 but the name did not become popular, according to Taj. The fort was constructed on a mound with commanding view of the surrounding area including Shalimar gardens presently known as Jinnah Park towards its north. This gave more prominence and grandeur to the fort. One wall of Fort Bala Hissar collapsed during the 27 October 2015 earthquake, but the wall has been reconstructed.

Historical place , beautiful place to visit in Peshawar. A museum is there where very old handi craft , arms

A beautiful place and kind peopel place

Nice and beautiful place

Very nice

Excellent place and atmosphere

Qilla bala hisar fort was the base of ranjeet singh....who concour it at 17th century end.... its shows the history of those days where this fort become the armed depot..its very historical place ..here also when the indian actor delip kumar (yousaf) visit pakistan he also visit this fort..

A historical place to visit and enjoy your trip with your family and friends.

●Fort in peshawar●It is under pakistan army●You can visit here on Sunday

Very well Maintained by FC. Nice place

Very bad experience

Superb please

Great and Historical place , Beautiful Architecture.

Its just ok

Very traditional visiting place it explain the history and beauty of peshawar

A must go place, full of history

Outstandingly maintained. Quite a bit historical place.

That was a great cultural and military heritage...the history of forte belongs since 630 AD and is being mentioned from the mughal era then sikhs and at end by britians no its working as FC headquarters the fore is only open for public on Saturday and Sunday worth seeing places are musium and viewpoint at every corner of fotre...forte is being managed by FC so it is requested to public only visit the areas opened for public....dont intrude soldiers mess and offices...and adhere to instructions....

Not open for public.

Do I even need to tell how it is? Words cant explain it.

Qilla bala hisar is also one of historical place which is now headquarter of Frontiers core very excited to see it from inside but never get a chance

Wonderful place .

It is a well maint historical place rising high in the heart of peshawar city

This is so beautiful and historical place

The sign of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa great fory

Amazingly well kept history

Good place to visit with family. One can view the whole city area.

Historical place and great architecture

Wonderful place. I went there in August 2018 with 20 of my friends.

It was amazing and beautiful historic place

Well maintained by the Pakistan Army

Beautiful city veiw place