Nawabshah to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Getting from Nawabshah to Khaplu takes about 42 and a half hours and two changes at Rawalpindi and Skardu; the plan is a Daewoo Express seat to Rawalpindi for about Rs 7,280, NATCO to Skardu for Rs 5,121 and finally a van on to Khaplu, paid on board. Khaplu is the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu.
Fares from Rs 12,401 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Nawabshah to Khaplu costs from about Rs 12,401 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 42 and a half hours.
Nawabshah to Khaplu bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Nawabshah to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 7,280 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Nawabshah to Khaplu | |
| Daewoo Express | Gold AC | Leg 1: Sakrand to Rawalpindi, times at booking | Rs 8,050 | Book now Daewoo Express Gold, Nawabshah to Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Nawabshah to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Nawabshah to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Nawabshah to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Nawabshah to Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus NATCORs 12,401
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus K2 MoversRs 12,480
- Daewoo Express Luxury plus Mashabrum ToursRs 12,780
- Daewoo Express Gold plus NATCORs 13,171
- Daewoo Express Gold plus Mashabrum ToursRs 13,550
Nawabshah to Khaplu bus timings
For Nawabshah to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Times at booking
Daewoo Express lists Nawabshah to Rawalpindi at about Rs 7,280; confirm the departure time when you book.
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Rawalpindi to Skardu
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo’s Rawalpindi terminal is near Chungi 26 on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is about 20 minutes away by rickshaw.
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Skardu to Khaplu
As they fill
Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.
Nawabshah to Khaplu bus online booking
Nawabshah to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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Choose your coach
Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.
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Pick your seat
Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.
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Pay and board
Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.
Which is the best bus service from Nawabshah to Khaplu?
The best way from Nawabshah to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 7,280 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 7,280
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,121
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K2 Movers
Also runs
About Rs 5,200 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,200
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 12,401 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Nawabshah to Khaplu bus
Three things help on the Nawabshah to Khaplu trip.
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Palace
The restored palace of Khaplu’s rajas now works as a heritage hotel.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Nawabshah to Rawalpindi.
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Skardu
See Nawabshah to Skardu.
Nawabshah to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Nawabshah to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 12,401 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 7,280; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Nawabshah to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.
How long does Nawabshah to Khaplu take?
About 42 and a half hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?
About two and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Sakrand sub-terminal on the N-5, near the Waraich Express terminal, about 40 minutes from Nawabshah by the N-305.
Book Nawabshah to Khaplu bus tickets for your date
Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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