Neelum Valley

Red Fort Muzaffarabad

Historic Red Fort in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir.

Red Fort Muzaffarabad quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,400 ft; about 730 m
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad; In Muzaffarabad city on the bank of the Neelum River (about 2 km from the city centre)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 22°C to 37°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 16°C

Famous for

A riverside fort, locally called Rutta Qila, that the Chak rulers of Kashmir began in 1559. Sultan Muzaffar Khan, founder of Muzaffarabad, finished it in 1646 and the Dogras later extended it.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Red Fort Muzaffarabad

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,400 ft (about 730 m)
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad — In Muzaffarabad city on the bank of the Neelum River (about 2 km from the city centre)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 22°C to 37°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 16°C

Famous for: A riverside fort, locally called Rutta Qila, that the Chak rulers of Kashmir began in 1559. Sultan Muzaffar Khan, founder of Muzaffarabad, finished it in 1646 and the Dogras later extended it.

Red Fort Muzaffarabad is a historic landmark and popular sightseeing stop in the city.