Pithoragarh Fort

Pithoragarh Fort
Pithoragarh Fort
	Location of Pithoragarh Fort in Uttarakhand
Location	Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates	29°35′06″N 80°12′34″E / 29.5850°N 80.2095°E

Pithoragarh Fort (Hindi: पिथौरागढ़ किला) is a fort in Pithoragarh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was built during Chand period by regional ruler Peeru Alias Prithwi Gusain.^[1] According to some records, this fort was constructed by the Gorkhas in the year 1789, after invading the town.^[2] The Pithoragarh Fort is situated on a hill on the outskirts of the town of Pithoragarh. At present, the fort is in dilapidated condition.

References

^ "India Post :: Uttrakhand". Upost.gov.in. 24 February 1960. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
^ "Pithoragarh Sightseeing Pithoragarh Places to Visit See - Pithoragarh Tourist Spots Places of Tourist Interest". Euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

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[1] "India Post :: Uttrakhand". Upost.gov.in. 24 February 1960. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

[2] "Pithoragarh Sightseeing Pithoragarh Places to Visit See - Pithoragarh Tourist Spots Places of Tourist Interest". Euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

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