Altit Fort (Urdu: قلعہ التیت) is an ancient fort around 1100 years old in the Altit town in the Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. In the 16th century the local prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to build two forts (Altit and Baltit forts). It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title of ‘Mir’, although they moved to the somewhat younger Baltit fort nearby around 1400.
The word ‘Altit’ means ‘this side down‘ and the area around the fort is inhabited by Burusho people.
Restoration
The Altit Fort was in great disrepair, but has recently been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme and the Government of Norway. It is characterized by small rooms and low portals with exquisite wood carvings. Altit Fort is a tourist site which has been open to the public since 2007.
Location
| Altit Fort, Hunza, Altit, Gilgit-Baltistan 15710 |
| Open 24 Hours |