Skardu Fort

Kharpocho Fort
A view of fort from the foot of Mont Kharpocho
Interactive map of Kharpocho Fort
LocationSkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
Coordinates35°18′15″N 75°38′22″E / 35.30406°N 75.63957°E / 35.30406; 75.63957
Built16th century CE

Skardu Fort or Kharpocho (Balti:کھرفچو; Urdu: قلعہ سکردو; lit. The king of forts) is a fort in Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It mainly served as a military stronghold and strategic lookout. It is situated above the junction of Indus and Shigar rivers, overlooking the Rock of Skardu.

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