Kharpocho: The King of Forts

Places with a long history are not only attractive to historians but a lot of people with a love of the past. The King of Forts, as the name suggests, is a fort in Skardu city built by King Ali Sher Anchan. The fort dates back to the sixteen century and has a magnificent past.

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About Kharpocho

The fort has a truly historical past, one would enjoy it when on the vacation at Kharpocho. The fort was not only used for many military campaigns Dogra Rajput clan but was also used in the First Kashmir War to deploy the soldier in.

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It is an ancient architecture with the whole city of Skardu in the sight. The trek to the fort is hard and rough, but worth the views. The place has its unique character and feelings, demonstrating how royalty used to live with their family and servants.

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Worried about food and other essentials while on vacations? The food there is outstanding with locals offering the specialty to the tourist at a reasonable price. The locals are welcoming and their hospitality makes the experience exceptional.

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Travelling and Accommodation

For foreigners, a perfect spot is Islamabad where you can land and then book a bus ticket to Skardu City. Through a long route, you can divide your journey into multiple spots to make it is easy and comfortable.