Raisen Fort

It is a perfect place for adventurers & history hunters. It is a place where one can sit & imagine the life & valour of our ancestors 1000 years ago. Lot of history is buried in this fort, which is never discovered. Very little known about this fort.

Of course this is not the place for romantic couple & those who want to travel for taking romantic photos for their social media profile.

Plz take paidal Marg not vehicle route.Main fort is towards paidal Marg. Many significant monuments are present inside the fort.2 shivlings are also present.Whole raisen city can be seen from top.

The Raisen Fort is situated in the Raisen district and is about 1.5 to 2 hours drive from the central city of Bhopal. However, note that there is a short trek to reach the main entrance gate to the fort. But the view of raisen city from the walkway once you reach a certain height is sure to take your breathe away spread over an entire expanse with hills providing a perfect backdrop.

Coming to the fort, it takes about 15-20 mins of trek and a short walk to enter the central area of the fort. You could explore the many small open pathways before reaching the central area, though just be careful while walking. Though the fort is spread across the entire hill, its construction is stunning. The fort must have been exemplary and royal when it was actually in use.

Once you enter the central area of the fort, you can see that on the left side, there is a temple of Lord Shiva. The temple's structure is beautiful, with all the pillars in perfect shape. Once you keep moving inside, you will see the Queen Palaces, where the queens used to stay. There is even a small structure that the security there told me is known as the Shringar Palace, or the dressing room for the queens. On one end, just below the flight of stairs where you climb to reach the kachahari or the court, is the entrance leading to the cellars below the fort. While the same is closed now, the security did tell me that the cellars are multi-floors deep and are pretty expansive from the inside.

Finally, when you reach the top floor, you have all the cannons lined up, which are over 600 years old and might have been used in war then. There is also the dargah on the top floor, and beside the same is a set of room-like structures used as a residential structure for the special guests visiting the fort.

The fort is beautiful and expansive overall, and you need at least 2-3 hours to cover the entire fort adequately, as per the map of the place. Thus, it is a must-visit place in Madhya Pradesh and holds significant historical importance.

📌रायसेन का किला , Raisen Fort , MP

Raisen Fort is situated on the top of a hill on the north-west corner of Gondwana. The fort is 800 years old with a huge stone wall with nine gates. Raisen Fort was built in the 11th century. The ancient fort also houses a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the shrine of Muslim saint Hazrat Pir Fatehullah Shah.

What a amazing experience!

Majestic fort of the 11th century, sher shah suri tried to capture it many times, it has a shiva temple, visited largely during mahashivratri

I visited the Raisen fort with my family last weekend and I was amazed by its beauty and history. The fort is located on a hilltop and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The fort has nine gateways, several domes, and ruins of old buildings that date back to the 11th century. It was once the stronghold of various rulers, including the Rajputs, the Mughals, and the Nawabs of Bhopal. The fort also has a Shiva temple and a dargah of a Muslim saint, which shows the harmony of different cultures and religions.

I enjoyed exploring the fort and learning about its past. It was a memorable experience for me and my family. I would highly recommend visiting the Raisen fort to anyone who loves history, culture, and nature.

A beautiful place indeed.... Ancient construction.... Exploring experience is nice .... Need more professional as a travel destination.... Parking area is good... Cafe and restaurant are must need.... A must need read myth behind this fort about touch stone story...

The north-western corner of Gondwana is home to Raisen Fort, which is perched atop a hill. The 800-year-old fort has nine gates and a large stone wall surrounding it. The 11th century saw the construction of Raisen Fort. The historic fort also houses the shrine of the Muslim saint Hazrat Pir Fatehullah Shah and a temple devoted to Lord Shiva.

Within the walls of Raisen Fort are four palaces: Badal Mahal, Rohini Mahal, Itradan Mahal, and Hawa Mahal. There are palaces and rock shelters with stunning artwork inside the boundaries of the enormous mediaeval structure.
Buildings at Raisen Fort
The fort contains a sizable stone wall, nine entrances, thirteen bastions, defences, domes, and the ruins of various early mediaeval structures. With more than 40 wells, the fort possessed an efficient system for managing and conserving water.
Interesting Raisen Fort facts
On the occasion of Shivaratri, a historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is accessible for visitors on the grounds of the fort.
The locals believe that this temple grants their visitors' wishes.
For those who enjoy history, art, architecture, culture, and heritage, this fort is a top destination.
The fort features nine gates, a reservoir, defences, temples, structures, and palaces.
Overall the experience was extremely 😊😊

35 km from bhopal . Beautiful place . Plenty of things to explore. 3km trek to top of the range where fort is situated . The fort campus is atleast 500 acres and well maintained by mp tourism.
No entry charges .
Only parking charges.
Canteen is available inside fort campus on top and also there are few shops at the foothills as well.

It is a nice place, there is peace and quiet, people fond of photos must visit.

Great historical place,it has full of mistery and history, this used to be a common place for different religious community people to discuss the thoughts therefore You can find here mosque as well Shivalinga temple. It is say that it is also a haunted place specially at night people avoid to go there. Although it is great historical place but there is no guide to describe the history of fort so you need to study before rush

A beautiful fort consists of both renovated and original structures alike and amazing view. Must go for people interested in clicking some beautiful snaps. During sunset the whole fort turns orange then red and it's beautiful to see.

It's ruins of big fort. No entery ticket for this fort only 25 rs for videography, one Lord shiva temple is there which was visited by mostly local people. Fort is on height so it need some physical fitness to reach there. Fort maintenance work going these days, it's architecture is really nice.

Quaint, Pictorial and a Scenic Beauty, this Fort is; it's a lowkey hike, so I'd suggest eating a little something before going up here, or maybe taking some snacks along..

Raisen Fort is one of the beautiful fort made up of stones on mountain wich is very heigh from the ground level. It was very enjoying when i visited fort but keep in a mind one thing must take a water bottle because you have to go so high. Best place for friends and couples.
Have fun 🙂👍

fort is located on a steep hill with the cemented approach road staying with the visitor for some distance.There are mostly steps and those are numerous and arduous
Must wear good sports shoes and carry water/snacks
This ruined fort on the top of a hill with spectacular views all around is simply wonderful. Once upon a time it was the site of a grand palace and other buildings. It has a long and complicated history. Every history buff and nature lovers should visit this fort.
Some of my clicks are here

The fort dates back to 11th century, with settlements possibly even older. It has been conquered and held by multiple dynasties over centuries and shows this in various architecture styles present. Monsoon would be the best time to visit this place.

I visited the fort in morning and while there was no ticket, a man haggled me for parking fee for my bike without there being any organised parking present. When asked for his permit he fled, stay aware of such scammers.

Amazing place! Words cannot describe such places.
Tip: It is huge! So carry water and reserve a good 3 hours to see it.

I could spend an entire day there sitting and contemplating how life was back then? How did people built such places? How did they run it? How did they live? And the trail of thoughts just goes on and on.

It is so huge that to map it in your head feels like solving a maze. You keep discovering structure after structure. And the emotion the architectural space brings about is just beyond visiting any modern day place.

Fort isn’t being maintained
Debris all round
Condition is getting worse each passing day
Our monument should be protected

For all the people interested in history, traveling or photography.. Don't wait just visit this place 😍
Although if you are traveling from Bhopal currently the road is not upto the mark so I would suggest to return before sunset.
Overall it is a great place to be and to do some crazy stuff with your friends..