Serena Hotels has signed an agreement with the Northern Light Infantry Regiment Centre (NLI) for the restoration and re­utilisation of the historic Gupis Fort in Pakistan, located in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. The restoration efforts will be undertaken in collaboration with the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP), who were instrumental in the restoration of Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace and in ensuring that conservation principles are supported while enhancing the site’s potential for cultural tourism. Gupis Fort, built in 1894, a site of historical and strategic importance, holds deep cultural and architectural significance in the region. Through this collaboration, the fort will be carefully restored while preserving its original structure and historical integrity for its long-term sustainability, The restored fort will be reutilised as a cultural and tourist site, enabling visitors to experience the heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan while contributing to the local economy.