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Serena Shigar Fort (@serena_hotels): A Historic Heritage Hotel of Pakistan

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  • Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Contributed by Munaza KazmiMunaza Kazmi holds MPhil in Management Sciences, is a travel writer, an…

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With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan
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With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on May 15, 2018May 14, 2018

Shigar’s historic fort was converted into a heritage hotel by the Aga Khan Development Network…

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ArchNet Research: Shigar Fort Restoration - Shigar, Pakistan
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ArchNet Research: Shigar Fort Restoration – Shigar, Pakistan

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  • Posted on December 24, 2015December 23, 2015

“Located at a height of 2,250 meters, Shigar Fort is located 30 kms from Skardu…

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Pakistan's most well-kept secret - DAWN.COM
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Pakistan’s most well-kept secret – DAWN.COM

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  • Posted on July 3, 2014July 4, 2014

Run out of holiday destinations? Here’s a beautiful corner in the northern areas you probably…

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A 400-year-old fort undergoes a major facelift in Pakistan - An impoverished town gets much-needed opportunities
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A 400-year-old fort undergoes a major facelift in Pakistan – An impoverished town gets much-needed opportunities

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  • Posted on June 28, 2014June 30, 2014

Pakistan’s Shigar Fort: From Shambles To Chic Sustainability By Zofeen Ebrahim/mintpressnews Upon seeing the fort’s…

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A Love Affair with Hunza

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  • Posted on May 19, 2014October 13, 2014

I first arrived in Hunza some 12 years back and fell in love with it…

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In the land of Shangri-La, Shigar Fort Residence stands out
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In the land of Shangri-La, Shigar Fort Residence stands out

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  • Posted on May 5, 2014May 7, 2014

via Shigar Fortress Residence – Eric Bank, Yahoo Voices – voices.yahoo.com When travelling in the…

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World Wide Fund for Nature and Serena Commemorating International Mountain Day in Gilgit, Pakistan
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World Wide Fund for Nature and Serena Commemorating International Mountain Day in Gilgit, Pakistan

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  • Posted on December 11, 2013May 4, 2014

Gilgit, 11 December 2013: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 11th December as the…

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Serena Hotels Celebrates World Responsible Tourism Day in Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on November 6, 2013May 4, 2014

6th November 2013 – Serena Hotel’s Gilgit-Baltistan Collection celebrated World Responsible Tourism Day today, 6th…

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Travelling Balti | The Friday Times Pakistan

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  • Posted on October 9, 2013May 4, 2014

On a recent visit to Gilgit Baltistan Ahmad Shah Durrani found that a historical fort…

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Khaplu Palace: Biking the Road to Siachen

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  • Posted on July 16, 2013May 4, 2014

Excerpt via kaiser-footloose.blogspot.com – After relaxing for the rest of the day at Dumsum, we…

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Shigar Fort (Fong Khar): Palace on the Rock

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  • Posted on May 4, 2013May 4, 2014

Outsiders simply know it as Shigar Fort, but for the people of Baltistan it is…

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Serena Hotels & Forests Department in Gilgit Baltistan celebrate “World Forestry Day”

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  • Posted on March 21, 2013May 4, 2014

21st March 2013: Serena Hotel’s Gilgit-Baltistan Collection in collaboration with Forests Department Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated “World…

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The Shigar Fort Residence

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  • Posted on January 2, 2013May 4, 2014

Several photographs of Shigar Fort at the source. Source: Chai + Cake: Skardu: The Shigar…

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Khaplu Palace & Residence

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  • Posted on January 2, 2013May 4, 2014

Several photographs of Khaplu Palace at the source. Source: Chai + Cake: Skardu: Khaplu Palace…

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Khaplu Palace and Residence in Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on November 14, 2012May 4, 2014

Khaplu Palace and Residence wins international award for responsible tourism Khaplu Palace was restored by…

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Serena Hotels Celebrates World Responsible Tourism Day in Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on November 12, 2012May 4, 2014

November 7, 2012 – Serena Hotel’s Gilgit-Baltistan Collection celebrated World Responsible Tourism Day today, 7th…

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This Woman is Reimagining Schools In Pakistan – Culture-ist

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  • Posted on October 7, 2012May 4, 2014

Imagine: A stone walkway leading into a sunlit grassy area surrounded by a ring of…

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Memoir: Up the garden path by Hira Nabi

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  • Posted on September 6, 2012May 4, 2014

Excerpt: Abruzzi Higher Secondary School was built in 2009 by the Aga Khan Cultural Services…

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Travel: Shigar Fort Residence

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  • Posted on August 25, 2012May 4, 2014

Travelogue: “Angraiz!” by Hira Nabi: (Excerpt) — Tourists mainly visit Shigar for the fort, restored…

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Travel: On top of the world, by Imtiaz Gul

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  • Posted on August 19, 2011May 4, 2014

If the Shigar Valley is the crown of the Karakorums, the Palace Residence is certainly…

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Documentary ‘Garden in Shigar’ made it to the finalist round of Women’s Voices from the Muslim World: A Short-Film Festival at the Los Angeles Film School

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  • Posted on February 18, 2011May 4, 2014

Message from Tahereh Sheerazie Mahera’s documentary ‘Garden in Shigar’ made it to the finalist round…

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Article: A spiritual awakening

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  • Posted on January 27, 2011May 4, 2014

Zarminae Ansari In April 2010, I traveled to the stunning Shigar Valley in Baltistan to…

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Documentary: A Garden in Shigar

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  • Posted on December 22, 2010May 4, 2014

Tahereh Sheerazie, Pasadena Ca. USA – It has been over a month since Mahera Omar’s…

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A Far-Reaching Film Fest: Women’s Voices Now — Short Film: A Garden In Shigar

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  • Posted on November 22, 2010May 4, 2014

From http://muslimahmediawatch.org In January of this year, philanthropist Leslie Sacks, human rights lawyer Catinca Tabacaru…

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