Astana
Astana is a locality in Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan and has an elevation of 2,247 metres. Astana is situated nearby to the locality Katinrah, as well as near Nanure.Places of Interest
Highlights include 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 northeast of Astana.
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.
Astana
- Type: Locality
- Location: Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.28229° or 35° 16′ 56″ northLongitude
75.60871° or 75° 36′ 31″ eastElevation
2,247 metres (7,372 feet)Open location code
8J7Q7JJ5+WFGeoNames ID
11080450
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