Basohli Fort — Local services in Jammu and Kashmir

The Basholi Fort, at Basohli, Distt Kathua, though in ruins tells us how majestic the past here had been. Among the ruins of the fort a garden is being maintained but a lot can be done to make the place worth visiting.

The town was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal in 1635 who built the fort and the palaces, which are still beautiful despite their dilapidated state.

The town is also known for the miniature paintings called the Basholi paintings, considered to be the first school of Pahari paintings, which evolved into the prolific Kangra paintings. The first mention of the Basohli paintings was made in the annual Archeological Survey of India report in 1921.

A battle was fought here between the Sikhs and...

This old is ruined these days, properly not maintained in time, but still a place of great attraction for a specific class who like to see historical places. As it is situated at high level, so view of city and surrounding hills is very beautiful. Monkeys are in abundance but they don't disturb tourists. As it is not too far from Atal setu Bridge so worth visiting this place for people having such taste. No shop or eatables or drinking water is available inside, one has to carry it...

Basholi (Basoli) is a town in Kathua district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude of 1876 ft. It was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometime in 1635. It was known for magnificent palaces which are now in ruins and miniatures paintings (Basohli Paintings). A famous Sikh-Mughal battle Battle of Basoli was...