Shigar Palace

Shigar Fort
Shigar fort in Shigar near Skardu
Interactive map of Shigar Fort
LocationShigar, Gilgit-Baltistan
Coordinates35°25′23″N 75°44′32″E / 35.42306°N 75.74222°E / 35.42306; 75.74222
Built17th century

The Shigar Palace, also known as Fong Khar, (Balti and Urdu: فونگ کھر; lit. 'The Palace on the Rock') is an old palace located in the town of Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Situated at a distance of around 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Skardu, it lies on the way which further leads to Baltoro Glacier and K2, the latter being the second highest mountain on the Earth.

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