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Kotli
Kotli District · Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Karjai Fort
A hill fort near Khuiratta in Kotli District, also known as Karjai na Qila or Devigarh.
Karjai Fort, also called Karjai na Qila or Devigarh, stands near Khuiratta in Kotli District. Khuiratta lies 29 km south-east of Kotli, close to the Line of Control, and the Kotli district administration lists the fort among the area's heritage sites, with Nidi Sohana and Sora Peer.
Why go
- ✦A fort near Khuiratta, Kotli
- ✦Also known as Devigarh
- ✦One of Khuiratta's heritage sites
- ✦Hill country close to the Line of Control
About
Little has been published about the fort's history, so it is best visited with someone local who knows it. Because Khuiratta is close to the Line of Control, check access with the district administration before going.
How to Reach
Near Khuiratta, 29 km south-east of Kotli; close to the Line of Control, so check locally before going.
Responsible Travel
Treat the site as protected heritage: do not scratch, climb or remove material, and follow caretaker instructions.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April.
Getting there, Near Khuiratta, 29 km south-east of Kotli; close to the Line of Control, so check locally before going.
Allow, One to two hours.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Karjai Fort, within 5 km.
