Serena Shigar Fort is a five-star hotel in Shigar, rated 'exceptional' with a 9.5/10 score on Booking.com. A popular resting spot for adventurers en route to K2 β the world's second-highest peak β it is known locally as 'Fong-Khar', meaning 'palace on the rock'.
The hotel occupies an ancient 17th-century fort emblematic of the Amacha Dynasty, who ruled the region for around a thousand years. The Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan and the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme restored the site. Distinctively, the building has no ground floor β guests climb stairs to the entrance on the first floor.
Location
Set in the same belt as Skardu Fort and the Italian K2 Museum, the property is surrounded by huge cherry and apricot gardens, with the majestic Karakoram mountains on one side and a water stream on the other. Deosai National Park, one of Pakistan's most famous game reserves, lies about 35 miles away.
Rooms
About 20 rooms and suites: thirteen inside the 450-year-old building and seven on the garden side, each with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and sitting area, and some with astounding mountain views. Garden Deluxe suites feature king-sized beds and balconies facing the Baradari monument, while three royal chambers serve as Heritage Suites with grand entrances. Honeymoon couples in deluxe rooms receive gifts and a complimentary dinner.
Dining
- Free continental breakfast for all guests.
- Fong-Khar Restaurant (in the Old House) β Pakistani, local, continental and Chinese cuisine overlooking the Shigar river.
- Song Khar Restaurant β American, Chinese, seafood, Thai and local dishes, a la carte only.
- Residents Lounge snacks, and BBQ in the Historical Vine Garden from June to September.
Facilities
- Beautiful garden setting with immaculate sightseeing, 24/7 front desk and foreign exchange service.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the premises.
- Business centre with printing and fax, dedicated conference room and seminar rooms with audio-visual aids.
- Free parking, free shuttle service and car rental.
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