Baltit Fort

Baltit Fort sits on a hilltop near Karimabad and dates to the 8th century CE. The current structure reflects alterations and additions over the centuries.
The 1st picture is the gatehouse followed by the steep access way that ascends from the gate to the fort proper. The 3rd picture looks up at the side of the fort from the access way.
The 4th picture is the reception area on the 1st floor. (Remember that the 1st floor is not the ground floor. It's one up.) The 5th picture is of some of the traditional garments that were used by the royal family. And the 6th picture is of a 150 year old rug. The 7th is in the Garrison's kitchen.
The last pictures are in the 3rd floor. The 8th picture is in a room built by the British as a meeting space. The 9th is both a small kitchen for the royal family when they lived here and served as the winter bedroom. The 9th picture is a reception and party room. I like the effect of the stained glass windows when the sun shines directly through as it does here.
The last photo is a bit of the view from the top showing also a guardhouse.Read more