Shigar Fort

#45 among destinations in Pakistan

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The Shigar Fort means The Fort on Rock is an old fort of Baltistan and Pakistan located in the town of Shigar. It was built in the 17th century by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar. ()

Local name: قلعہ شگرCoordinates: 35°25'21"N, 75°44'34"E

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Northern AreasPakistan

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Shigar Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amburiq Mosque, Zharba Lake.

0.7 miS
Mosque
Amburiq Mosque, Shigar
18 min walk • The Amburiq Masjid is a mosque located in Shigar, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is one of the oldest mosques in Baltistan. The mosque was built by Sayed Ali Hamdani and is among the famous landmarks in Baltistan.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Zharba Lake
124 min walk • Zharba Tso or Blind lake is a Panoramic Lake near Shigar Valley, Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan. Zharba Lake uses as a water reservoir for the residents of Shigar Valley. It is fed by the Indus River.

Shigar Fort

Facts and practical information

Shigar Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Amburiq Mosque, Shigar

Zharba Lake