Positioned on a ridge of 5,000 feet in the heart of Lower Tanawal[3] Sherwan is surrounded by large, forested mountains on three sides, creating a scenic valley landscape.

These forests are home to diverse wildlife, including jackals, wolves, wild boars, porcupines, foxes, and occasionally leopards.

A stream called Mangal flows to the south of the valley, providing habitat for various fish species such as trout, Eels, and soles.

After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh empire fell prey to disorder and their rule weakened.

The fort was mentioned by Sir General James Abbott, one of the builders of the British Empire, in his diaries.

The area of Sherwan has plenty of water and soil rich with nutrients, allowing producers to grow cherries, plums, apples, pears, and apricots.

The most extensive steatite deposits in Pakistan are found in the Sherwan area of the Hazara District.