Jaitak Fort

A monumental splendour Jaitak Fort is a hill fortress situated in Jaitak hill of Sirmour District, near Nahan. It was constructed by Ranjor Singh Thapa, the Gurkha leader, when he attacked and sacked Nahan in about AD 1810. The fort was built with materials removed from Nahan Fort and Palace. It commands a fine view of the Sain, Nahan and Dharthi hills. Situated about 15 km to the north of Nahan, Jamta falls on the Nahan-Dadahu motorable road. An ascent of about 3 km has to be negotiated form Jamta to gain Jaitak. The hill castle Jaitak is magnificent due to its location and offers a breathtaking valley view and scenic and impressive majestic surroundings due to its strategic setting. A one hour trek beginning from the Sirmour Retreat passes through greenery enriched scenic views taking us to Jaitak .