Skardu Fort
Historic site in Gilgit-Baltistan, PakistanSkardu Fort or Kharpocho, meaning The king of Forts, is a fort in Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The fort mainly served as a military stronghold and strategic lookout. Australian mountaineer and film maker Greg Child writes that the fort is "perched above the junction of the rivers" and overlooks the Rock of Skardu.
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Baltistan
Region of Pakistani-administered Kashmir

Skardu
City in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Shigar River
River in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Skardu District
District of Gilgit-Baltistan administered by Pakistan
Satpara Stream
Stream in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Katpana Desert
High-altitude desert in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Manthal Buddha Rock
Engraved rock in Skardu, Pakistan
University of Baltistan
University established by the government of Pakistan