Type: Monument - Mosque
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Ghanche
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 19th Century CE
Description: This mosque is situated 6 km away from the town of Khaplu, on the left bank of the Shyok River. This area is famous for its traditional wooden architecture. A covered street provides access to the mosque, which consists of three prayer halls. Originally, this was a two-floor building, but an upper floor was later added to the structure. The basement level is used as a prayer hall during the winters. A detailed wooden staircase provides access to the rooftop.
Latitude: 35.187472367
Longitude: 76.278669588
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museum Department Gilgit-Baltistan
Published In: Miscellaneous
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous