Ali Masjid Fort

Wow, such a mesmerizing view, but unfortunately not yet open for public, located under the strict rules of restricted area. Location is just amazing, inside view is just wonderful, so calm and clean, a must visit place for those looking for Pashtun history and museum, remember one thing, must visit the underground hospital (1942) by British.

Historical Landmark in Khyber Agency. A British era 20 bed underground hospital also located in Ali massjid fort . Must visit whenever you are in Khyber. Recommended

Landi Kotal is a town located in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It holds strategic importance due to its location at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, a historically significant mountain pass that has served as a major trade and military route between Afghanistan and the Indian subcontinent.

The town is known for its rugged terrain and is often associated with the Pashtun culture. It has been an important center for trade and travel for centuries. The Khyber Pass has been a historic gateway for various conquerors, explorers, and traders.

Landi Kotal was part of the tribal areas of Pakistan, governed by a separate set of laws, until it was merged into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in 2018. This merger was part of a broader effort to bring these tribal regions under the jurisdiction of the Pakistani government. Today, it continues to be an essential transit point for cross-border trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

An awesome masterclass of history.

What a classic master piece of construction from 18th century..it's just amazing

Ali Masjid Fort : علی مسجد فورٹ is situated on a high location above Ali Masjid, the narrowest point of the Khyber Pass, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Originally within Afghanistan, the fort was first constructed in 1837 under Emir Dost Muhammad Khan, and was the location for a number of conflicts between Afghan and British-led forces during the 19th century. The fort was captured by the British in 1839 during the First Anglo-Afghan War.
Ali Masjid (place) was named in memory of Ali, the cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. A mosque and a shrine has been built here in the memory of Ali, who visited this place according to a local tradition. There is also a huge boulder which carries the marks of a hand believed to be that of Ali.

It's a historic place. Locals believe that Hazrat Ali spent some time here

ali masjid one of the best place for mental health You can enjoy a lot here and this is absolutely the save place. Here there are only boys, girls and no family here visit There will be very few families who come here
All kinds of facilities are available here
Shops
Food
Petrol
Swimming etc.
I recommended you that whenever you will be free, you must visit once here.

Ali Masjid is located at the narrowest point in the Khyber Pass. It contains a shrine to ʻAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (circa 600–661) the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad.[2] Travellers would stop to pray at the shrine while on the trading route between Kadam and Ali Masjid.[3]

The area was originally within Afghanistan, with a fortress built on the height above Ali Masjid in 1837 by the Afghan amir, Dōst Mohammad Khān (1793–1863). The shrine and fort are located in extremely rugged terrain overlooking a deep gorge.[2]

Ali Masjid was the scene of battles during the Anglo-Afghan wars. In 1842 during the First Anglo-Afghan War, the fort was garrisoned by the British. During the disastrous retreat from Kabul, a relief force under Colonel Charles Wild was attacked by Afghan troops of Akbar Khan at the entrance of the Khyber Pass and forced to fall back. The British garrison was forced to evacuate the fort and withdraw to Jamrud. In November 1878, during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the Peshawar Valley Field Force under General Sir Samuel Browne captured the fort from the Afghans under Faiz Muhammad.[4]

In May 1879, the Khyber Pass was ceded to British control by the Treaty of Gandamak, after which the fort was within the British Raj.[5] The British then established their own fort on the site, commanding a strategic view over the Khyber Pass. The fort has a small cemetery which contains the graves of British soldiers who fell in the second Afghan War. The valley walls bear insignias of regiments that have served here.

Khyber Hills Restaurant Ghar Oba Alimasjid Jamrud District Khyber is a perfect place for enjoyment and refreshment. It is situated on the main Pak Afghan highway having 20 km distance from Peshawar. There is a cool environment having fresh air and water flowing.This is a historical place of Khyber pass having a narrow way of road which goes to Torkham border Afghanistan. It is also a well known Business route between Pakistan ,Afghanistan and south Asian countries. It has also a well known historical past history.

Ali Masjid Fort is located at the narrowest portion of the Khyber Pass, through which only a loaded mule or Camel could pass till as late as the mid nineteenth century. The fort was built by the British in 1890.

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There is a myth that Hazrat Ali (A.S) visited this place amd built a mosque.
I doubt that if he ever did.

This is mountain area, I love mountains, their people are also too hospitable.

Nice place for sight seeing but nothing for staying is available.

Its a good place for tour and nice Scenary each sides

Back to the Future ! Amazing

So beautiful

Perfect place for party, specially for lunch party in summer

Very cool and beautiful place