Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Shigar
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 17th Century CE
Description: This Khanqah is located in Alchori village, 15 km away from the town of Shigar. It lies at the heart of the town`s historic settlement, and is surrounded by old, traditional houses. The structure is built with a cribbage-and-cator technique, and consists of a main hall with meditation chambers lying adjacent to its northern and southern walls. A verandah on the eastern side allows access into the main hall. A Tibetan tower sits at the top of the domed roof of the building - a common feature of Khanqah architecture in Shigar Valley.
Latitude: 35.419167000
Longitude: 75.736000000
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Built Heritage of Gilgit Baltistan by Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation
Published In: Unpublished
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
