Hafizabad to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Hafizabad to Khaplu has no through coach; the usual plan is Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200, NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121 and finally a van for the last two and a half hours, roughly 32 and a quarter hours for 1,150 km. Khaplu is the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu.
Fares from Rs 6,321 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Hafizabad to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,321 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 32 and a quarter hours.
Hafizabad to Khaplu bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Hafizabad 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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| Shalimar Bus | Coach AC | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 3 pm | Rs 1,200 | Book now Shalimar Bus Coach, Hafizabad to Khaplu | |
| Hafizabad Transport | Coach | Leg 1: Hafizabad to Rawalpindi, 11:30 am, from the Lari Adda | Rs 1,700 | Tickets at the stand | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Hafizabad to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Hafizabad to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Hafizabad 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.
Hafizabad to Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Shalimar Bus plus NATCORs 6,321
- Shalimar Bus plus K2 MoversRs 6,400
- Shalimar Bus plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,700
- Hafizabad Transport plus NATCORs 6,821
- Hafizabad Transport plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,200
Hafizabad to Khaplu bus timings
For Hafizabad to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
3 pm
Shalimar Bus leaves Hafizabad at 3 pm and reaches Rawalpindi in five and a half hours.
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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
The Hafizabad coaches set down at Pirwadhai and on the GT Road near Faizabad; the northern coaches and coasters load at Pirwadhai.
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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.
Hafizabad to Khaplu bus online booking
Hafizabad 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 Hafizabad to Khaplu?
The best way from Hafizabad to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.
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Shalimar Bus
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,200 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,200
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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 Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 6,321 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Hafizabad to Khaplu bus
Three things help on the Hafizabad 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 Hafizabad to Rawalpindi.
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Skardu
See Hafizabad to Skardu.
Hafizabad to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Hafizabad to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,321 in coach fares: Shalimar Bus to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,200; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Hafizabad to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.
How long does Hafizabad to Khaplu take?
About 32 and a quarter 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?
Shalimar Bus boards at its Hafizabad counter (0321 6223998); Hafizabad Transport boards at the Lari Adda, Hafizabad’s general bus stand.
Book Hafizabad 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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