Hari Parbat Fort is situated to the western side of the Dal Lake, which is an ancient Mughal Fort. This fort was built in 18th century by Atta Muhammad Khan, an Afghan governor. The surrounding walls of this fort were constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590. This place is currently maintained by the Archaeological Department of Jammu and Kashmir.Tourists have to seek special permission from this department for visiting the ancient fort. Sharika Devi Temple and Lal Mandi Square are situated in vicinity of this fort.