Fort Munro | History of Fort Munro
Several places in Pakistan are still hidden from the eyes of many people. Fort Munro is counted in those places of Pakistan which are full of natural beauty, but many people know little about this place.
Fort Munro is one of the most remarkable hill stations in Pakistan. It is located in the foothills of the Koh-e-Sulaiman Mountain Range at a height of 6470 feet above the sea, that’s why it is the highest point of the Koh-e-Suleman mountain range. This beautiful hilly area covers with lush green plants, pine trees, and shrubs all around. It’s a better place during summer to escape from the hot plains of southern Punjab. A large number of tourists visit Fort Munro every year. You can do hiking, camping, and trekking.
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The path to Fort Munro is so beautiful that will always be in your memory. Beautiful scenes along the way give a great impression. The curving road between the mountains and the valley covered with greenery is very relaxing. There is also a beautiful lake here that is surrounded by mountains and many streams between mountains add to the beauty of the place.
History of Fort Munro
Fort Munro is a single hill resort of Southern Punjab, also called Murree of Punjab. The town was founded by Sir Robert Groves Sandeman in the 19th century and they develop it as a summer hill town. It was named after Colonel George Munro, a British Army officer. It is also known as Tuman Leghari, Loilaresir, and Anari Mool. One name of Fort Munro is Dada Koh, the Grandfather of Mountain.
There is a renowned town here, known as Sakhi Sarwar which is attributed to the famous Sufi saint Sakhi Sarwar, located 25 km from Dera Ghazi Khan. People who visit Fort Munro must visit this place.
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Location of Fort Munro
Fort Munro is located in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan. Its 85 km from Dera Ghazi Khan and 190 km from Multan, at National highway of Multan to Quetta.
2nd Largest steel bridge in Asia
Fort Munro Steele Bridge DG Khan is the largest steel bridge in Pakistan and 2nd largest in Asia. It is a 33 km extensive area that connects CPEC western route and southern Punjab. The project goal is to make the hilly portion of the road wide and safe with the installation of eight steel bridges that are suitable for all kinds of traffic. These are considered some of the most spectacular bridges in the world. These bridges are 1.5 kilometers long with pillars taller than 150 feet.
This is an artist’s impression of the final project. It is built with the help of Japanese technology as a masterpiece of modern architecture. There is no such bridge anywhere in Pakistan. Because of this, tourism and trade are also booming.
Fort Munro is well worth a visit, you must come and explore this stunning place. A very Silent and cool area that holds you tightly. As a pleasant summer hill town, the government is doing an effort to promote tourism in this region by adding new infrastructure and basic facilities for people. When visiting Fort Munro do visit nearby best places of Multan and Bahawalpur.