Thoksikhar
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| Thoksikhar Mosque توق سی کھَر | |
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 Thoksikhar Mosque perched on a mountaintop above Khaplu Valley | |
  Location of Thoksikhar Mosque توق سی کھَر in Gilgit Baltistan  Thoksikhar (Pakistan) | |
| 35°10′11″N 76°20′05″E / 35.1697°N 76.3346°E | |
| Location | Khaplu, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| History | |
| Built | 14th century[1] |
| Site notes | |
| Restored | Ongoing local conservation |
Thoksikhar (also known as Thoqsi Khar or Thoksi Ghar) is a mosque located in the Khaplu Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The mosque, situated on the summit of a rocky mountain, is a popular destination for both hiking and religious pilgrimage, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.[1]
Location
[edit]Thoksikhar Mosque is located in the Khaplu Valley, within the easternmost district of Ghanche in Gilgit-Baltistan. The mosque sits at an elevation of over 2,700 meters above sea level, overlooking the valley and the distant mountain ranges.[2]
Historical background
[edit]The mosque holds cultural and religious significance for the local community. Its traditional Islamic architecture, combined with its mountaintop location, has made it a site of spiritual reflection and regional heritage.[1]
Hiking trails
[edit]The main trail to Thoksikhar begins in Gharbuchang Village, situated at the base of the mountain. Hikers ascend along a rugged path to reach the mosque, and a short further walk leads to a lookout point that offers sweeping views of the Khaplu Valley. From this vantage point, the Shabshi Polo Ground is particularly notable.[1]
Gallery
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View of the Shabshi (Yabgo) Polo Ground in Khaplu Valley, as seen from Thoksikhar Mosque. -
The hiking trail leading from Khaplu Valley to Thoksikhar Mosque. -
Panoramic view of Khaplu Valley and Gharbuchang Village, as seen from the Thoksikhar lookout.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Thoqsi Khar: The Mosque on the Mountaintop". Resonate Travel. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Scenic Mosque Hike with Views". Rexby Travel. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
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