• Derawar Fort was originally founded as a Bhati fort in the 9th century CE, and renovated in 1732 by Nawab Sadeq Mohammad Khan[1].
  • The Derawar Fort is one of the fortresses located in the Cholistan Desert (known locally as Rohi), which adjoins the western part of the Thar Desert.
  • Derawar Fort, also known as Qila Derawar, stands as an imposing citadel in the heart of Bahawalpur district. To be exact, the fort is located at the fringes of the...
  • Overview. The Derawar Fort was first built in the 9th century under the kingship of Hindu Rajput from Jaisalmir in India's Rajasthan state.
  • Bring plenty of snacks and water as you make your way to Derawar Fort. The Fort is in the Cholistan Desert, so it can get quite hot, and you will feel thirsty!
  • Derawar Fort: A Majestic Monument in the Cholistan Desert. Derawar Fort is one of the most impressive and well-preserved fortresses in Pakistan.
  • Derawar Fort is more than 1 kilometer in circumference and 30 meters high, featuring 40 stunning bastions rising out of the vast expanse of empty desert.
  • The main gate of the Derawar Fort as seen from the inside. There are small doors on the left side which lead to various check posts all along the fort.
  • Approaching the fort from main Ahmedpur road, you see the massive, looming presence of Derawar Fort from a distance. We were automatically trasnfixed.