Chaqchan Mosque

#43 among destinations in Pakistan

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The Chaqchan Mosque is a mosque in the city of Khaplu, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Dating from 1370, the mosque is one of the oldest in the region, and dates from the time when the area's populace converted en masse from Buddhism to Islam. The mosque shares similar architecture as those built in the Kashmir Valley. It is a perfect blend of Tibetan, Mughal and Persian style of architecture. ()

Local name: مسجد چقچن Established: 1370 (654 years ago)Capacity: 500Coordinates: 35°9'22"N, 76°19'49"E

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Northern AreasPakistan

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Chaqchan Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khanaq-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala, Khaplu.

0.8 miE
Mosque
Khanaq-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala
22 min walk • Khanqah-e-Mualla Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala is the largest Khanqah built by mud and wood in the region of Gilgit Baltistan. It is located in Khaplu and was built by Mir Mukhtar Akhyar, a Sufi master of Nurbakshi Order around 400 years ago.
0.9 miNE
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Khaplu
23 min walk • Khaplu, also spelt Khapalu, is a city that serves as the administrative capital of the Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan, in northern Pakistan.