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📷 - Khaplu Palace, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan

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Khaplu Palace, Gilgit Baltistan khaplu Palace, locally know as Yabgo khar is an old fort and palace located in khaplu, in the Gilgiti-Baltistan region of Northern Pakistan.
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The palace, considered an architectural heritage and a tourist attraction, was built in the mid- 19th century, replacing an earlier fort located nearby. It served as a royal residence for the Raja of khaplu. From 2005 to 2011 the place , having earlier stood in vulnerable conditions, underwent a restoration project carried out by the Aga khan Trust for Culture undrr the Aga khan Historic Cities Programme.
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The Palace now houses a hotel operated by Serena and a museum depicting the history and culture of Baltistan.
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