Travel to Nagar Fort Chitral | Can Tourists Stay in This Historic Fort | River Chitral
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2022
- Nagar Fort, Chitral - Photo DR Nagar fort was built in early nineteen hundreds by the order of the then Mehtar of Chitral, HH Sir Shuja Ul Mulk. It was originally constructed as a winter resort by the Mehtar.
The estate of Nagar was passed on to the son of HH Mehtar Sir Shuja Ul Mulk, Shahzada Ghaziuddin in 1936.
Nagar Fort was later given in possession of Shahzada Sirajuddin, 1926-1999, the Sarkar of Nagar.
Shahzada Sirajuddin was a highly popular person among the people not only in Chitral but outside Chitral as well, he contributed al lot in beautification of Naghar.
The Sarkar had an avid interest in gardening and his sheer passion is evident in form of the immaculate lawns and lavish plantings seen inside the Fort and surroundings.
His son, Shahzada Salahuddin also enjoys the warmth for this passion his father savoured the most.
The generation who lives there now is the 5th generation.
Most of the property belongs to the Shahzada family and the people who are in it mostly work in their fields.
The name Naghar is taken from a chitrali word Noghor, which means fort in khowar language i.e. the chitrali language. The name is known as Naghar in chitrali and in Urdu as Nagar.
Nagar fort :
Surrounded by water from three sides, its accessible through a suspension bridge that prevails the charm of the Fort.
The Fort has an Outer Gate, houses an Outer Court, Inner Gate and an Inner Courtyard.
There are a number of Gardens and in their maintenance a keen interest is shown.
Shahzada Sirajuddin, (1926 -1999, the Sarkar of Nagar ) loved the flowers so he had collected many kinds.
The fruits are being planted in a natural way, different fruits like oranges, cherries, apples and many more.
Many kinds of flowers and fruits in the forts garden have been brought from European countries.
Nagar fort is quite a big place having four portions and each having gardens.
The fort belongs to the Shahzada family who are living in the fort, it’s possible for tourists to see inside if they want to but they have to take permission.
There is one huge garden that is called bagh in Urdu having
orchards , flowers and huge maple trees.
The garden is very natural and simple therefore its attracts tourists, you can compare it to the simple beautiful English gardens.
Other than that there are beautiful birds which come in different season to the Nagar bagh, and a profusion of roses, daffodils and herbaceous plants scent the air.
The suspension bridge to the Nagar fort ( built in 1944 ) built by the Britishers at that time specially for the fort makes the fort complete.
Nagar Fort, at Nagar is situated near Chitral Valley north of Pakistan, Nagar is a village situated in lower Chitral.
It’s a safe area where u can feel at home and It’s not populated that’s why one can enjoy the calm and soothing nature.
The best time to visit the Nagar fort is from April to mid of October, the weather is quite pleasant from April to September.
Seasons are the summers , winter spring and autumn and every season has its own charm.
Summers are generally pleasant and the winters can be extremely cold.
Chitral is unpredictable during spring with frequent rains, autumn is pleasant with mild temperatures
March, April and May are months when the gardens are full of flowering trees and shrubs, while the other months have many interesting delights to.
Language and culture
The khowar language is spoken mostly , some people speak Pashto to as they are pathans and came to Chitral living there.
Mostly chitralis are educated and literacy rate is high so they speak Urdu and English, if they can’t speak English at least they do understand it.
The Chitrali music & musical instruments are very famous in the region, folk singers and reed instrument players have a special respect in the Khowar society and are a must in their festivities.
The people overall are very friendly, hospitable and helping people.
Traditional foods of Chitral : Kaali, (chitrali soup)
Tikki either of minced meat or cottage cheese, Chir-a shapik.
But more commonly rice. (brown rice) and zah are everyday meals along with some dairy items.
Tourists
There is a separate resort for tourists in the fort, the resort is attached to the walls of the fort (near the fort)
Its built 50 to 60 years back, even if it’s quite old the rooms are lovely and simple.
When you sleep in them u can hear the music of the river, which carries u away in the world of dreams along with an cold fresh breeze when u open the window.
Tourists have been coming to Nagar since 1927, there is a visitors book which shows all the history of the people who visited.
There are many visitors books old ones and new
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بہت ہی زبردست۔ سر جگہ بھی بہت خوبصورت اور پیغامات بھی بہت اچھی دےدیں شکریہ
Have been to this fort. Is very beautiful indeed with a sense of peace and tranquility.
ماشاء اللہ
Very beautiful
Beatiful place in river side also do respect due respect
Mashallah good work
Very beautiful places you show us thank you Raj tourism from malakand Dargai
Sir, excellent. please mention date also when you are making videos for more information. one thing I would like to mention that Sir, your accent for Urdu word "safar" is sapar so please correct the accent of "safar" thanks a lot.
MashAllah very beautifull.. 💞💞
Wow
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izaat sab ko do ya sab bhi ham ray bhai han or ya nature say jurray huy han
Hotal k room me aap singal hotay he sir
سر میرے خیال سے آپکے چینل پر ایک سیریز آنی چاہیے سوات تو پھر سوات کے ہی مختلف جگہوں کو ایکسپلور کریں نہ کہ آج چترال کل سوات اگلے دن گلگت پھر سوات یہ کچھ اچھا نہیں ہے
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ایک ڈیٹیل ویڈیو آنسو جھیل پر بنائیں پلیز
ضرور انشاءاللہ
نیک کام ،ہاہاہا انہوں نے اتنے ظلم کیے تھی پرانے وقتوں میں کہ انسان کی روح کانپ جائے انکے پر دادا لوگوں کی بیوی بیٹیوں کو زبردستی اٹھایا کرتے تھے انکو جو عورت پسند آجاتی یہ اسے زبردستی لے جاتے اور محفل میں انکو ننگا کرکے نچوایا جاتا تھا اور لوگوں کی زمینوں پر زبردستی قبضہ کیا کرتے یہی وجہ ہے کہ چترال میں جو بھی اچھی جگہیں ہیں سارے ان کے قبضے میں ہیں