Gons
Gons is a locality in Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan and has an elevation of 2,197 metres. Gons is situated nearby to the locality Sondus, as well as near Katpana.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Katpana Lake and Skardu Fort.
Skardu Fort
Photo: Hannan Balti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skardu 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. Skardu Fort is situated 3½ km southeast of Gons.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skardu.
Skardu
Photo: Optographer.optographer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skardu is a city located in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. Skardu serves as the capital of Skardu District and the Baltistan Division.
Gons
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Gonse”
- Location: Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.31793° or 35° 19′ 5″ northLongitude
75.60313° or 75° 36′ 11″ eastElevation
2,197 metres (7,208 feet)Open location code
8J7Q8J93+57GeoNames ID
7419780
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Localities in the Area
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