Serena Shigar Fort, Pakistan, Pakistan

Serena Shigar Fort

Pakistan, Pakistan

Serena Shigar Fort, also known as Fong Khar or "Palace on the Rock," stands as a meticulously restored 17th-century fortress and raja's palace in Pakistan's Shigar Valley, Baltistan region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Nestled where the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges converge amid fertile apricot orchards, this 450-year-old heritage site was transformed by the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme into a 20-room luxury boutique hotel blending original apricot wood interiors, stone walls, and antique furnishings with modern comforts.

Guests enjoy Balti cuisine featuring local cherry ice cream, cultural excursions to ancient mosques and bazaars, guided hikes, and serene views of snow-capped peaks, while the property champions sustainable tourism through community employment and traditional craftsmanship.

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Serena Shigar Hotel, Shigar, Baltistan, Pakistan، CPCQ+XG2, Shigar, 16300

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