Arki Fortअर्की किला
A small hill fort town with painted walls and a cave temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSolan, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and the lower hills
Shimla and the lower hills
Best time to visit1 March to 15 June
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1200 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 hrs
Base and nearbyArki, Arki
EntryFree
About Arki Fort
The old capital of the Baghal state, with a palace built in the 17th century, and murals in the Kangra and Pahari style on its walls. The palace has the famous Sheesh Mahal, and the old town has a market, a Lutru Mahadev cave and old temples. The fort is little visited and the town is quiet.
What to see and do
- Palace of the Baghal rulers
- Murals in the Pahari style
- Sheesh Mahal
- Lutru Mahadev cave
- Quiet old market
Part of The Himalaya.
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