SKARDU · FORT
Shigar Fort
A restored 17th-century palace in a green oasis valley, now a heritage hotel on the way toward K2.
- ALTITUDE
- 2,250 m
- BEST TIME
- Apr – Oct
- FROM LAHORE
- ~985 km
- Skardu area, ~22 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~650 km
- ~18 h driving
Photos of Shigar Fort
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.
Visiting Shigar Fort
When is the best time to visit Shigar Fort?
Usually Apr – Oct. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Shigar Fort?
About 2,250 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Shigar Fort from Lahore?
By road: about 985 km to the Skardu area (around 22 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 650 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Shigar Fort?
Shigar Fort is on or near our Skardu & Deosai trip (7 days, best April – October (Deosai June – September)). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
