Skardu Cantonment
Skardu Cantonment is a military installation in Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan. Skardu Cantonment is situated nearby to Municipal Library, as well as near the recreation area Polo Ground.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Skardu Fort.
Skardu Fort
Photo: Hannan Balti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skardu Fort or Kharpocho is a fort in Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It mainly served as a military stronghold and strategic lookout. It is situated above the junction of Indus and Shigar rivers, overlooking the Rock of Skardu. Skardu Fort is situated 550 metres north of Skardu Cantonment.
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.
Skardu Cantonment
- Type: Military installation
- Location: Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.29926° or 35° 17′ 57″ northLongitude
75.6387° or 75° 38′ 19″ eastOpen location code
8J7Q7JXQ+PFOpenStreetMap ID
way 942880522OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Municipal Library and Polo Ground.
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