6 Places to visit in Gilgit | Historical & attractive forts in Gilgit Baltistan | gilgit baltistan

6 Places to visit in Gilgit | Historical & attractive forts in Gilgit Baltistan | gilgit baltistan

Many famous forts are in Pakistan but we describe 6 historical and attractive forts in Gilgit Baltistan.

baltit fort : Baltit Fort is located in the Hunza Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. This fort is almost 7 years old. Baltit fort remained formally inhabited until 1945, but after that it began to become desolate. The Baltit fort is now a popular recreation center. under old used items like, music instruments, crockery, cloths etc are placed in this fort's museum for tourists. Baltit Fort was built on top of the mountain. Which offers charming views. Many locals and foreigners come to the Hunza Valley for sightseeing.

skardu fort : Skardu Fort is located in Skardu area of Gilgit Baltistan. Skrudu Fort was built by Shah Ali Sher Khan Anchan in the last sixteenth century. The fort is now demolished, but the outer wall and mosque are still standing. After the formation of Pakistan, this fort came under the control of Pakistan. Skardu fort is also called Kharfcho fort. The fort is a tourist attraction in the Skardu Valley.

altit fort : Altit Fort is also an ancient fort in the Hunza Valley. Altit Fort and Tower are about 1100 years old. This fort was the home of the Morsi rulers of the Hunza state. Inside the fort are magnificent wooden carvings. Altit Fort is a tourist destination that is open to the public after 2007. This unique building is about 1000 feet above the Hunza River. It has been functioning as a museum since the fort. The tower of Altit Fort is so high that all the surrounding mountains, springs and forests could be easily observed.

shigar fort : Shigar Fort is located in the Shigar Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. Which is an ancient fort and is also called Phong Ghar. The fort was built by the king of the Amacha dynasty in the seventeenth century. Inside the fort, a beautiful mosque, Amacha Garden, Baradari has also been built. Now the Shigar Fort has been converted into the Serena Hotel and part of it is functioning as a museum. Along with the Shigar Fort, the Shigar River flows with beautiful views.

khaplu fort : Khaplo Fort, locally known as Yabgo Khar. Which means a fort on the roof. It is also called palace. Khaplo Fort or Palace is an ancient tourist destination in the Khaplo Valley. Khaplo Fort and Khaplo area are considered as tourist attractions. The fort was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was built by Raja Daulat Ali Khan. Notable rooms include the Royal Meeting Room, the Royal Balcony, the Princess Dressing Room, and the Queen's Room. One part of the palace is now used as a hotel while the other part is used for a museum. The fort has also received several awards.

Kalam Darchi Fort : Kalam Darchi Fort was built in the valley of Misgar. It is also called De Fort.

These forts of Gilgit-Baltistan are very famous and visible. Many tourists come here daily for sightseeing.

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