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Khaplu Palace

Khaplu Palace

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Back to ArticleKhaplu, Gilgit Baltistan
Khaplu Fort, also known as Khaplu Palace, is a historic royal residence located in Khaplu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Built in the mid-19th century by Raja Yabgo, it exemplifies Tibetan, Balti, and Kashmiri architectural styles. Restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, it now serves as a museum and heritage hotel.
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Mountain views frame a traditional wooden hall at Khaplu Palace.
Traditional room interior blends timber craftsmanship with landscape vistas.
Open pavilion frames the valley beyond in serene mountain setting.
Carved lattice and stone balustrade frame landscape at Khaplu Palace.
Geometric screens and timber craft frame mountain landscape views.
Khaplu Palace's leisure room overlooks valleys and carved wooden railings.
A carved wooden balcony frames views of the surrounding valley and peaks.
Carved wooden screens filter light into this peaceful palace viewing room.
Intricate timber ceiling crowns Khaplu Palace's elegant rest chamber.
Latticed windows and ornamental ceilings define this heritage palace interior.
Patterned timber ceiling and carved screens showcase traditional craftsmanship.
Carved wood and geometric lattice create intimate window seating within the palace.
Ornately painted timber ceiling frames arched alcoves in a palace chamber.
Khaplu Palace bedroom showcases intricate painted woodwork and carved screens.
Intricate carved and painted wooden ceiling detail from palace interior.
Period study room at Khaplu Palace features carved wood and glazed doors.
Ornamental wooden screens and carved timber beams exemplify palace craftsmanship.
Built-in arched niches and shelving line a palace wall beneath painted timber.
Khaplu Palace glows warmly against the deepening blue evening sky.
Evening light brings out the palace's layered architectural character.
Mountain views frame a traditional wooden hall at Khaplu Palace.
Traditional room interior blends timber craftsmanship with landscape vistas.
Open pavilion frames the valley beyond in serene mountain setting.
Khaplu Palace's leisure room overlooks valleys and carved wooden railings.
Carved lattice and stone balustrade frame landscape at Khaplu Palace.
Geometric screens and timber craft frame mountain landscape views.
A carved wooden balcony frames views of the surrounding valley and peaks.
Carved wooden screens filter light into this peaceful palace viewing room.
Intricate timber ceiling crowns Khaplu Palace's elegant rest chamber.
Carved wood and geometric lattice create intimate window seating within the palace.
Latticed windows and ornamental ceilings define this heritage palace interior.
Patterned timber ceiling and carved screens showcase traditional craftsmanship.
Ornately painted timber ceiling frames arched alcoves in a palace chamber.
Khaplu Palace bedroom showcases intricate painted woodwork and carved screens.
Intricate carved and painted wooden ceiling detail from palace interior.
Built-in arched niches and shelving line a palace wall beneath painted timber.
Period study room at Khaplu Palace features carved wood and glazed doors.
Ornamental wooden screens and carved timber beams exemplify palace craftsmanship.
Khaplu Palace glows warmly against the deepening blue evening sky.
Evening light brings out the palace's layered architectural character.