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