Khaplu
Khaplu serves as the main base for trekking into the Hushe Valley, with access to high peaks including Masherbrum, K6, K7, and Chogolisa, in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan's disputed Kashmir region. The city sits along the Shyok River, historically a trade route linking Baltistan to Ladakh, and was once the seat of the Yabgo dynasty's second-largest kingdom in Baltistan. The Chaqchan Mosque, founded around 700 years ago, is among the notable sites in the area.
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- Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
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Khaplu: quick answers
Where is Khaplu?
Khaplu is in Pakistan.
How do you get to Khaplu?
The nearest airport is Skardu (KDU), about 3 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Khaplu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 10°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -18°C-1°F. The wettest month is August, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Khaplu?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.