Pithoragarh Fort | |
Designation1 Type: | Cultural |
Designation1 Free1name: | State Party |
Designation1 Free2name: | Region |
Location: | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India |
Coordinates: | 29.585°N 80.2095°W |
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.