Gujranwala to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Khaplu, the Shyok valley town of the restored Khaplu Palace, lies about 100 km beyond Skardu and some 1,000 km from Gujranwala. The trip is a coach to the twin cities, a Skardu coach with NATCO, K2 Movers or Mashabrum Tours, and a van up the Shyok.

Fares from Rs 6,531 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,531via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 1,012 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121 to Rs 5,500Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Gujranwala to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,531 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,410 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 30 and a half hours.

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus fare by operator

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the GT Road to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van to Khaplu.

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6, 7 or 8 am, or 2:30 pmRs 1,410Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Gujranwala to Khaplu
PaklinesStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1:30 amRs 1,800Book now Paklines Standard, Gujranwala to Khaplu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Gujranwala to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Tickets at the stand
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Gujranwala to Khaplu
Local vansVanLeg 3: Skardu to KhapluPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu operator is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Gujranwala to Khaplu route map

Gujranwala to Khaplu route map Map of the Gujranwala to Khaplu bus route through Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Skardu, Khaplu. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E 77°E Gujranwala Rawalpindi Chilas Skardu Khaplu 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run up the GT Road and the Karakoram Highway to Skardu; vans follow the Shyok east to Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,531
  2. Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,610
  3. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,910
  4. Paklines plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,300
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus timings

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Skardu departures.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    1:30 am to 2:30 pm

    Paklines leaves Gujranwala at 1:30 am and Daewoo Express at 6, 7 and 8 am and 2:30 pm; allow about four hours up the GT Road.

  2. Twin cities to Skardu

    2 to 6 pm

    NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening; 22 to 24 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo Express arrives at its own twin cities terminal, while most northbound coaches and coasters leave from Pirwadhai, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.

  4. Mountain roads

    Check before you go

    Landslides and snow close the Karakoram Highway and the Babusar road at times, mostly from December to March; check the road before you set off.

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus online booking

Book both legs of the Gujranwala to Khaplu trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Skardu departure.

  1. Choose your coach

    Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.

  2. Pick your seat

    Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.

  3. Pay and board

    Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.

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Which is the best bus service from Gujranwala to Khaplu?

The best way from Gujranwala to Khaplu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Mashabrum Tours

    More comfort

    About Rs 5,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,410 to Rawalpindi, at 6, 7 or 8 am or 2:30 pm.

    From Rs 1,410

Our pick

Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,531 in all.

Before you book a Gujranwala to Khaplu bus

Before you book a Gujranwala to Khaplu bus, check these three things.

  • Khaplu Palace

    The 19th-century palace of the Yabgo rajas has been restored and is open to visitors.

  • Skardu first

    Most travellers rest a night in Skardu; see Gujranwala to Skardu.

  • Vans to Khaplu

    Vans leave Skardu for Khaplu through the day and take two to three hours.

Gujranwala to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Gujranwala to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,531 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.

Is there a direct bus from Gujranwala to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Skardu for the Skardu coach.

How long does Gujranwala to Khaplu take?

About 30 and a half hours, including about four hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

NATCO, K2 Movers and Mashabrum Tours run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.

How do I get from Skardu to Khaplu?

By local van, about two to three hours up the Shyok valley.

Book Gujranwala 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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