Chaqchan Mosque quick facts
- Height above sea level
- 8,550 ft
- about 2,610 m
- Nearest city
- Khaplu
- In Khaplu town; about 103 km from Skardu (about 2.5 to 3 hours by road)
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- 12°C to 27°C
- Winter (Dec–Feb)
- -12°C to 2°C
Famous for
One of the oldest mosques in Baltistan, dated to about 1370 and traditionally linked to Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, built in a blend of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Persian styles of timber and stone.
Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.
About Chaqchan Mosque
Quick facts
- Height above sea level: 8,550 ft (about 2,610 m)
- Nearest city: Khaplu — In Khaplu town; about 103 km from Skardu (about 2.5 to 3 hours by road)
- Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 27°C
- Winter (Dec–Feb): -12°C to 2°C
Famous for: One of the oldest mosques in Baltistan, dated to about 1370 and traditionally linked to Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, built in a blend of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Persian styles of timber and stone.
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