Sadiqabad to Mastuj Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mastuj, in Upper Chitral, is a vast mountain sub-division of about 196,000 people spread over 8,392 sq km, on the route between Chitral and the Shandur Pass. From Sadiqabad it is a two to three day trip through the twin cities and Chitral.
Short answer: Sadiqabad to Mastuj costs about Rs 8,000 by bus and takes a day or more of travel over two or three days: overnight to the twin cities, a coach to Chitral through the Lowari Tunnel, then local transport north. Check the latest advice for Mastuj first.
Sadiqabad to Mastuj ticket price by operator
What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Mastuj, and where you board.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Sadiqabad | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach to the twin cities, Chitral coach, then local | Multi stage, for Mastuj | KLP Road, Sabz Mandi | About 24h | About Rs 8,000 |
| Via Gilgit and the Shandur Pass (summer) | Multi stage, for Mastuj | GT Road terminal | About 32h | About Rs 10,000 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
High Chitral
Mastuj lies about 110 km north of Chitral town, towards Booni and the Shandur Pass.
In summer, the Shandur Pass links Mastuj with the Ghizer valley in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Upper Chitral
Mountains and passes.
Mastuj fort
- What
- Old fort at the valley junction.
- Tip
- Scenic setting.
Shandur Pass
- What
- Polo ground and pass to Ghizer.
- When
- July festival.
Booni
- What
- Upper Chitral district HQ.
- How
- On the way.
How to choose
Via <strong>Chitral</strong>, in summer if possible.
Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Mastuj
Three options for three different priorities.
Via Chitral
Then local north to reach Mastuj.
About Rs 8,000Via Gilgit and Shandur
Long mountain route to reach Mastuj.
About Rs 10,000Chitral
Last big town to reach Mastuj.
Pay locallyOur verdict
Via <strong>Chitral</strong>.
Sadiqabad to Mastuj bus timings
Plan three days.
Day one
EveningOvernight to the twin cities, heading for Mastuj.
Day two
MorningChitral coach via Lowari, heading for Mastuj.
Day three
MorningChitral to Mastuj, heading for Mastuj.
Winter
November to AprilRoads may close, heading for Mastuj.
Mountain junction
Mastuj stands where the Yarkhun and Laspur valleys meet.
Sadiqabad and Mastuj terminals
Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Mastuj.
Sadiqabad
- Daewoo Express
- KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
- Faisal Movers
- New General Bus Stand, beside the Moon Cheema filling station on KLP Road.
Mastuj
- From Chitral
- Local transport north for Mastuj.
- Mastuj
- Town for Mastuj.
- Onward
- Shandur, Yarkhun for Mastuj.
The road from Sadiqabad to Mastuj
To the twin cities, north through Lowari to Chitral, then up the valley.
- SadiqabadDeparture, km 0 on the way to Mastuj.
- Rawalpindikm 800 on the way to Mastuj.
- Chitralkm 1,210 on the way to Mastuj.
- MastujArrival across two or three days, km 1,320.
Up the Chitral valley
North of Chitral the road follows the river past Booni to Mastuj.
Sadiqabad to Mastuj bus options compared
How the realistic options compare on this route.
Bus
Rs 8,000about, multi stage
Via the twin cities and Chitral.
Best for most.
Via Gilgit and the Shandur Pass (summer)
About Rs 10,000multi stage
Via Gilgit and the Shandur Pass (summer) reaches Mastuj in 32h, boarding at GT Road terminal.
Middle option for Mastuj at About Rs 10,000.
Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Mastuj
About Rs 8,000 via the twin cities and chitral.
Sadiqabad to Mastuj bus FAQs
What is the Sadiqabad to Mastuj bus ticket price?
Fares start at about Rs 8,000 with Coach to the twin cities, Chitral coach, then local. Via Gilgit and the Shandur Pass (summer) is about Rs 10,000. Prices change with class, season and fuel adjustments, so check the live fare before paying.
How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Mastuj take?
About a full day or more, over two or three days for roughly 1,320 km via the twin cities and chitral.
Is Mastuj open all year?
Roads can close in winter; summer is best.
Is it safe to travel to Mastuj?
It is sensible to check the current position on the Mastuj road and to avoid night travel.
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