Bhagsar is
situated at 975m above sea-level in the Samahni valley. The Sar, local name for a lake, is
nearly half kilometre long sheet of clear water that soothes the senses of the visitor. On
top of a hill is the famous Moghul Fort over-looking the lake that adds grandeur to the
area. This four storey massive structure of granite is a feat of Mughal engineering that
has stood the ravages of time. It has also played important roles in history during the
times of Ahmed Shah Abdali, Ranjit Singh and Gulab Singh. It is said that the Mughal
Emperor Janghir, on his way back from the Kashmir Valley, fell ill and ultimately died in
this fort.