Built in 1370
One of Pakistan's oldest surviving mosques — commissioned by Sayed Ali Hamdani before Islam spread across Baltistan.
Chaqchan Mosque
700-Year-Old Wooden Mosque
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Chaqchan Mosque in Khaplu was built in 1370 by Sayed Ali Hamdani, making it one of the oldest surviving mosques in Pakistan. The structure predates the arrival of Islam to much of Baltistan and reflects a fusion of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Central Asian carpentry — a low pitched roof, elaborately carved wooden pillars and layered latticework. Restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture between 2005 and 2012, the mosque remains an active place of worship as well as a UNESCO-recognised heritage site.
Packages in Chaqchan Mosque
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Group Tours in Chaqchan Mosque
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Where to Stay in Chaqchan Mosque
4 hotels & properties
Why here
Moments in Chaqchan Mosque
The small, specific reasons travellers keep coming back.
Wooden Carpentry
Elaborately carved pillars and latticed windows are a fusion of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Central Asian styles.
AKTC Restoration
Restored between 2005–2012 by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture; still an active place of worship.
Central Khaplu
Sits in Old Khaplu below Khaplu Palace, walkable in a short heritage loop with Chaqchan Bazaar.
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
Mid-March – Mid-April
Best timeApricot and cherry blossoms line the lanes of Old Khaplu — comfortable temperatures for exploring on foot.
summer
Mid-April – Mid-October
Best timeWarm dry weather — pairs perfectly with an overnight at Khaplu Palace.
autumn
Mid-October – Mid-November
Best timePoplars, apricot and cherry trees turn yellow, orange and merlot red around the 14th-century wooden carpentry — a photographer's favourite.
winter
Mid-November – Mid-March
ShoulderMosque stays open through winter; snow around the 14th-century wooden carpentry is uniquely photogenic.