Khaplu Palace
| Khaplu Palace | |
|---|---|
View of the northern side and main entrance of the palace | |
| Alternative names | Yabgo Khar |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace, museum, hotel |
| Architectural style | Balti, Tibetan, Ladakhi |
| Location | Khaplu-16800, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 35°9′6″N 76°20′7″E / 35.15167°N 76.33528°E |
| Elevation | 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) |
| Completed | 1840 |
| Renovated | 2011 |
| Owner | Serena Hotels (2005–present) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Awards and prizes | Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award (2012) UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards (2013) |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Aga Khan Trust for Culture |
Khaplu Palace, locally known as Yabgo Khar, is an old fort and palace located in Khaplu, a city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. 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. It served as a royal residence for the Raja of Khaplu.
From 2005 to 2011, Khaplu Palace underwent a restoration project carried out by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture under the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme. The palace now houses a hotel operated by Serena Hotels and a museum depicting the history and culture of Baltistan.