Fort Ramnagar

Varanasi Rd, Purana, Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh 221008, India.

Ramnagar Fort is said to have been built by Raja Suchet Singh who passed away in 1844. The fort was renovated and executed by Archaeological Survey of India in 1972. It is a monument protected area of the Archaeological Department and is a place that attracts many tourists to visit.

Ramnagar Fort is located on the east bank of the Ganges, on the left bank of the Kud River in the middle of the Himalayas, about 40 km west of Udhampur. Ramnagar was also the capital of the former State of Bandarlta. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, it was ruled by Sikh ruke and Raja Suchet Singh. The 18th century red sandstone fort was built in the Mughal style by the ruler of Kashi, Maharaja Balwant Singh. It is said to be the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras.

A 30-minute boat ride from Varanasi, the fortress is a majestic sight, rising from the riverbank. It has a temple dedicated to Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, along with a famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. A museum inside the complex displays items collected from the royal family. It is known for its exhibits of ancient script and scriptures, vintage furniture, classic American cars, jewel-encrusted sedan chairs, royal costumes, golden palaces and palaces. sequined silver and the elephant saddle is carved in silver. There is an arsenal of antique swords and guns from Burma (Myanmar), Japan and several African countries, and a rare astronomical clock, showing the month, week, date, time and celestial details. literature about the positions of the planets, moon, and sun. The clock was made in the 19th century in the court of a king of Varanasi. It is said that Ved Vyasa lived and did penance in Ramnagar and hence the fort was built in his honor.

The fortress palace comes to the fore during the month-long Ram Leela festival held during the months of October to November, where scenes from the epic Ramayana take place.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00

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