A Window to Khaplu Photo Gallery by Arif Khan at pbase.com

A Window to Khaplu

An ancient place in modern times, Khaplu was the third major Kingdom in Baltistan. Yabgu, the ruling dynasty, came from Yarkland, Central Asia and is a name of Turkish origin.

The Raja Palace, which is awaiting restoration by the Aga Khan Foundation, is in Tibetan style architecture.

The beautiful and colourful Chaqchan Mosque is 700 years old and was founded by Syed Ali Hamdani, the first Islam preacher in this area.

Raja Palace built by Kashmiri Craftsmen	Raja Palace	Raja Palace	View from within the Palace
Raja Palace - Khaplu - Details	Woodwork in decay - Raja Palace	View from the roof top of Raja Palace	National Sport - Polo
Too shy for the photo	Window of Chaqchan Mosque	Chaqchan Mosque is 700 years old - Khaplu	Tibetan style at the Chapchan Mosque
Colours at the Chaqchan Mosque	Chaqchan Mosque - details	Frozen in Time - Chaqchan Mosque - Interior	Chaqchan Mosque - Interiors
Khaplu	Polo	Polo	We arrived just in time for the pratice game
Polo	Polo	Polo

Dgoyal		24-Nov-2004 19:27
I wish I could visit these places. I guess it will be a long time before that will be possible.

Aman		19-Nov-2004 14:17
This goes perfectly with the book Walking in Baltistan! Beautiful work.

Guest		12-Oct-2004 11:30
finally... :-) Great Pictures. Amazing Perspective.

ac		15-Sep-2004 11:19
Clean and interesting shots. Beautiful.

Somar		07-Sep-2004 22:25
Nice pictures, Arif.

Lisa Haskins		07-Sep-2004 11:44
Fascinating gallery Arif! Very nice work, thanks, Lisa

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