Shigar Fort, Royal fort in Shigar, Pakistan
The fort stands on a large boulder stone at the entrance of Baltoro Glacier, featuring traditional architectural elements and restored structures across multiple levels.
Raja of Amacha Dynasty constructed this fortified residence in 1650, replacing an earlier fortress named Khar-i-Dong that was destroyed during Mughal invasions.
The structure incorporates Balti architectural traditions with influences from Tibetan and Mughal designs, including a square-shaped Baradari pavilion in the eastern garden.
The restored fortress now functions as a heritage museum and hotel under Serena management, located 30 kilometers from Skardu on the path to K2.
The Aga Khan Cultural Service spent 1.4 million dollars to transform this palace into a preservation model, earning the 2006 UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award.
Location: Shigar
Inception: 17 century
GPS coordinates: 35.42276,75.74252
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:17
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