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Khaplu Palace
A 19th-century raja's palace of wood and stone in the Shyok valley, restored by the Aga Khan Trust and now a hotel: the best-preserved royal residence in Baltistan.
16 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaPakistanGilgit-Baltistan
Yougu
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · Asia
About Yougu
Yougu is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Khaplu, 16km from Khaplu Palace.
Yougu is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with about 6,000 people. The nearest town is Khaplu, about 16 km away.
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What is there to see near Yougu?
Within an hour or so of Yougu: Khaplu Palace (16 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Fotu La and Zoji La Pass.
Where is Yougu?
Yougu is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, about 16 km from Khaplu.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 35.1843, 76.1588
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