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

Allow about 31 hours and about 1,185 km between Jhang and Khaplu: the morning coach to Rawalpindi, a night on the Skardu coach through the Indus gorge, and a van east up the Shyok river.

Fares from Rs 6,821 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,821via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 1,185 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121 to Rs 5,500Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Jhang to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,821 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,700 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 31 hours.

Jhang to Khaplu bus fare by operator

Jhang to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van to Khaplu.

Jhang to Khaplu bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
Shalimar ExpressStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,700Book now Shalimar Express Standard, Jhang to Khaplu
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pmRs 2,360Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Jhang to Khaplu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Jhang 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, Jhang 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.

Jhang to Khaplu route map

Jhang to Khaplu route map Map of the Jhang to Khaplu bus route through Jhang, Faisalabad, Kallar Kahar, 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 Jhang 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 north-east by Faisalabad and the M-4 and M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Skardu and Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. Shalimar Express plus NATCORs 6,821
  2. Shalimar Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,900
  3. Shalimar Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,200
  4. Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,860
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Jhang to Khaplu bus timings

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

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 11 pm

    Shalimar Express leaves at 6 am and Daewoo Express at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 and 11 pm; about five hours by the motorways.

  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

    Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Jhang coaches set down.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Jhang to Khaplu bus online booking

Book both legs of the Jhang 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 Jhang to Khaplu?

The best way from Jhang 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

  • Shalimar Express

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,700 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,700

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,360 to Rawalpindi, at 10 am, noon, 2:30, 5 or 11 pm.

    From Rs 2,360

Our pick

Take Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,821 in all.

Before you book a Jhang to Khaplu bus

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

  • Yabgo palace

    The restored palace of the old rajas is now a hotel.

  • Chaqchan mosque

    The wooden mosque is one of Baltistan’s landmarks.

  • Skardu

    See Jhang to Skardu.

Jhang to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Jhang to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,821 for two coaches and a local ride: Shalimar Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.

Is there a direct bus from Jhang to Khaplu?

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

How long does Jhang to Khaplu take?

About 31 hours, including about four and a half 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 long is the Skardu to Khaplu van?

About two and a half hours.

Book Jhang 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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