Sargodha to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Sargodha to Khaplu is about 1,025 km, ending in the Ghanche district town of the Shyok valley with its restored royal palace. Take a coach to Rawalpindi, a Skardu coach and then a van up the Shyok.
Fares from Rs 6,591 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sargodha to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,591 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,470 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 30 hours.
Sargodha to Khaplu bus fare by operator
Sargodha to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van to Khaplu.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm | Rs 1,470 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sargodha to Khaplu | |
| Al Shahbaz | Standard | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1 am | Rs 1,500 | Book now Al Shahbaz Standard, Sargodha to Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Sargodha to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Sargodha to Khaplu | |
| Faisal Movers | Executive AC | Leg 2: Islamabad to Skardu | Rs 5,500 | Book now Faisal Movers Executive, Sargodha to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu | Paid on board | Tickets 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.
Sargodha to Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,591
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,670
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,970
- Al Shahbaz plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,000
Sargodha to Khaplu bus timings
Sargodha to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Skardu departures.
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To the twin cities
1 am to 1 pm
Al Shahbaz leaves Sargodha at 1 am and Daewoo Express at 9 and 11 am and 1 pm; about three and a half hours by the M-2.
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Twin cities to Skardu
2 to 6 pm
NATCO goes at 2 pm and K2 Movers at 6 pm, with Mashabrum Tours in the evening and Faisal Movers from Islamabad; expect 22 to 24 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its twin cities terminal on Peshawar Road, while most northbound coaches leave from Pirwadhai or Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Sargodha to Khaplu bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sargodha to Khaplu trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Skardu departure.
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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 Sargodha to Khaplu?
The best way from Sargodha to Khaplu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,121
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Faisal Movers
More comfort
About Rs 5,500 in Executive from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,500
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,470 to Rawalpindi, at 9 or 11 am or 1 pm.
From Rs 1,470
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,591 in all.
Before you book a Sargodha to Khaplu bus
Before you book a Sargodha to Khaplu bus, check these three things.
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Khaplu palace
The palace of the Yabgo rajas has been restored as a hotel and museum.
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Change at Skardu
See Sargodha to Skardu.
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Mountain season
Spring to autumn is the time to go.
Sargodha to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Sargodha to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,591 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Skardu for the Skardu coach.
How long does Sargodha to Khaplu take?
About 30 hours, including about three and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.
Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?
NATCO, K2 Movers, Mashabrum Tours and Faisal Movers run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.
How far is Khaplu from Skardu?
Roughly 100 km; allow about two and a half hours by van.
Book Sargodha 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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