5000 Years Old Katas Raj | History of Kusak Fort | Watli Vlog part 01

The Shri Katas Raj Temples also known as Qila Katas, is a complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways. The temple complex surrounds a pond named Katas which is regarded as sacred by Hindus. The complex is located in region of Pakistan's Punjab province.
Address: Kallar Kahar Rd, Katas, Chakwal, Punjab

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History of Kusak Fort
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Kusak Fort was built on 13 acres and at the peak of a mountain which is now known as Jodh mountain. While constructing the fort, Raja Jodh kept in mind the constant threats of invasions from the west. The fort was built with the local red stone and the soil. On the premises of the fort a palace for the king was constructed plus 70 houses were also constructed for the army. This fort had two ponds for storing water and there were two large gates at the northern site. Raja Jodh also built temples for his soldiers as majority of them were Hindus. A 370 feet high large wall was also constructed all around the fort.

Kusak Fort is almost 160km away from Islamabad. You can take Islamabad-Lahore M2 Motorway route to first reach Chakwal city. Then you need head towards tehsil Choa Saiden Shah by taking Chakwal road. Few kilometres before Choa Saiden Shah you have take Basharat road which will lead you towards Kusak Fort.