Thaskong

Thaskong is a neighborhood in , . Thaskong is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chaqchan Mosque and Khaplu Palace.

Mosque
Photo: Muh.Ashar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a Sufi Noorbakshia , located in the city of , in the region of northern . Dating from 1370, the mosque is one of the oldest in the region, from the time when the area's populace converted en masse from Tibetan Buddhism to Islam.

Photo: Qammer Wazyr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, locally known as Yabgo Khar, is an old fort and palace located in , a city in , . The palace, considered an architectural heritage site and a significant tourist attraction, was built in the mid-19th century to replace an earlier-dated fort located nearby.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Khaplu and Barah Valley.

Town
Photo: Sanaullah Khan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, also spelt Khapalu, is a city that serves as the administrative capital of the in Pakistan-administered , within the disputed region.

Village
The is a village in Gilgit Baltistan, . is 100 km from in the east. The valley is located on the bank of Shyok river in the city of , of . is situated 6 km northwest of Thaskong.

Thaskong

Latitude
35.16217° or 35° 9′ 44″ north
Longitude
76.33321° or 76° 19′ 60″ east
Open location code
8J7R586M+V7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13918487641
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Khaplu Palace and Thoqsikhar mosque and viewpoint.

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