Guest Services and Facilities
The staff and management of Shigar Fort Residence are at your service to ensure your comfort and enjoyment during your stay.

Amenities
Shampoo, bath and shower gel, and moisturizing body lotion, and slippers are provided in each guest room for your convenience. The following extra amenities are available on request:
• Hairdryer
• Extra blankets
• Extra towels
• Bathrobes
• Space heater
• Additional pillows, linens
• Toiletries kit
• Electrical adapters

Business Center
Located in the Old House on the second floor, the Business Center provides a computer with Internet access, MS Office software applications, printing and faxing facilities.

Gift Shop
Located in the Garden House on the lower level, our Gift Shop features merchandise which is locally sourced and crafted. Shigar Fort Residence is committed to socially responsible tourism development in Baltistan and strives to encourage the revival of local handicraft arts and textiles. The Gift Shop is open daily.

Guest Kitchen
Located in the courtyard of Old Fort, this traditional-style kitchen is available for guest use and is equipped with a small refrigerator, crockery, and utensils. Guests may also enjoy tea, refreshments, and snacks available in our Guest Kitchen.

Laundry Service
Overnight laundry service is available for your convenience.

Meeting Facilities
Our main boardroom is located on the second level of the Old House, next to the Business Center. The boardroom can accommodate up to 12-15 people and is equipped with white board and audio-visual equipment. Smaller groups and break sessions can also be accommodated in the Turkish Lounge on the second floor of the Old House and in the Guest Lounge in the Garden House.

Mosque
Our historic mosque is located on the second level of the Old Fort-Palace and is available for quiet individual prayer and reflection. Individual prayer mats are available in each guest room and are located in the closet/armoire. Non Muslims are able to view the mosque from the veranda when not in use.

Museum and Grounds
Guests are encouraged to explore the rich cultural and historic heritage of Shigar Fort Residence. A guided museum tour through the Old-Fort Palace, Old House, Garden House, and traditional Amacha Garden is complimentary for our overnight guests.

Restaurant
Our restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Old House and is open throughout the day and evening for your convenience. We specialize in local Pakistani dishes, including traditional BBQ and Iftar dinners, featuring organic produce, fish, and meat. Guests can enjoy refreshments and food in the main dining room and adjoining outdoor terrace, or in the more relaxed atmosphere of the Turkish Lounge on the second floor with adjoining outdoor veranda overlooking the Shigar River.

Security
Shigar Fort Residence offers 24-hour security at the main Fort entry gate and on the Fort grounds. For protection of any valuables that may need to be stored there is a safe at the reception.

Telephone Services
All outside calls must be placed through the Hotel Operator. Charges per minute apply.

Transportation and Excursions
We offer complimentary airport transfers to and from Skardu for our guests. Local activities, day excursions, guides, and transportation can also be arranged.

TV Lobby Lounge
Our comfortable TV Lobby Lounge is located on the main floor of the Garden House and offers a variety of international satellite channels, as well as national Pakistani channels.

Water Supply
Shigar Fort Residence is equipped with an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art water purification and filtration system. Tap water in the guest rooms is generally safe to drink but if you prefer bottled water is also supplied in the guest room for your convenience. Given the resources necessary to supply water, we ask guests to please be conscious of water consumption, particularly when using the shower.