The lit courtyard and carved wooden balconies of Shigar Fort in the evening
Travel guide

Shigar

Gilgit-Baltistan

Photo: Saqibmahay1, CC BY-SA 3.0

Shigar is the main town of Shigar District, on the Shigar River about 30 km from Skardu along the road towards the Baltoro Glacier and K2. Its Balti heritage includes Shigar Fort, the old palace known as Fong Khar, the Amburik Mosque and the Khanqah-e-Muallah.

From Wikipedia: Shigar; Shigar Fort

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Places around Shigar

Listed on Mulk, within about 8 km of the centre

Things to see

Sights, landmarks, lakes and viewpoints.

Where to stay

Hotels, guest houses, resorts and campsites.

Where to eat

Restaurants, cafés and dhabas.

Shops

Handicrafts, dry fruit, bakeries, groceries and outdoor gear.

Essentials

Fuel and repairs, cash, health, police, tours and transport.

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