Castle · Karimabad, Pakistan
Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort is a palatial fort in the Hunza Valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Built 8th century.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Karimabad, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 8th century |
| Coordinates | 36.3256° N, 74.6697° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Baltit Fort is known for
Baltit Fort is a palatial fort in the Hunza Valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
About Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort is a palatial fort in the Hunza Valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list since 2004. The conservation work carried out in the last decade of 20th-century indicated that the core structures, including the defensive stone and timber tower, date to the 8th century CE. The architecture of the fort reflects Tibetan influences.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Karimabad |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Gilgit Airport (GIL) |
| Distance from the airport | 33.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
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- Skardu International Airport (KDU) · Skardu, Pakistan · 83.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baltit Fort?
Baltit Fort is a palatial fort in the Hunza Valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
Where is Baltit Fort located?
Baltit Fort is in Karimabad, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 36.3256° N, 74.6697° E.
How do I get to Baltit Fort?
The nearest town is Karimabad, and the nearest airport is Gilgit Airport (GIL), about 33.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Baltit Fort built?
Baltit Fort was built 8th century.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltit_Fort — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1247039 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.