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Location and Accessibility
From Islamabad (by air)
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates a Boeing 737 flight between Islamabad International Airport and Skardu Airport (approximately 30km from Shigar Fort Residence)
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Spectacular flight from Islamabad treats passengers to dramatic views of the Karakoram, Himalayan, and Hindukush mountain ranges, with views of five 8000+ meter peaks, including K-2 and Nangaparbat
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Daily departures from Islamabad to Skardu at 9:30am
(Sunday's at 11:30am)
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Daily return flights from Skardu to Islamabad at 11:30am
(Sunday's at 1:30pm)
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Flights are approximately 1 hour
in duration
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Flights are subject to weather conditions
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Private and charter helicopter access with nearby heli-pad in Shigar (2.5 hours)
Note: Shigar Fort Residence offers complimentary ground transfers from Skardu Airport (45 minutes) or heli-pad (10 minutes)
From Gilgit (by road)
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Travel to Skardu by paved from Gilgit along the breathtaking Indus Gorge
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Distance of approximately
170km
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Travel time of approximately 5 hours
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Daily
bus service available
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