Thoksikhar
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| Thoksikhar Mosque توق سی کھَر | |
|---|---|
 Thoksikhar Mosque perched on a mountaintop above Khaplu Valley | |
| Location | Khaplu, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 35°10′11″N 76°20′05″E / 35.1697°N 76.3346°E |
| Built | 14th century[1] |
| Restored | Ongoing local conservation |
  Location of Thoksikhar Mosque توق سی کھَر in Gilgit Baltistan  Thoksikhar (Pakistan) | |
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]
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
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]
