Bus operator · Twin cities to Gilgit-Baltistan

K2 Movers Ticket Price, Bus Timings, Online Booking & Contact Number

The K2 Movers ticket price runs from Rs 4,300 to Ghizer up to Rs 5,200 to Skardu, connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad with Gilgit, Hunza, Ghizer and Skardu on luxury Daewoo and Yutong coaches. Booking is by phone or at the terminal, since the company does not sell online.

Ticket price from
Rs 4,300Rawalpindi to Ghizer
Skardu
Rs 5,20022 to 24 hours
Gilgit
Rs 4,50016 to 18 hours
Helpline
051-5163314Phone booking only
Online booking
Not availableTerminal or phone

Short answer: K2 Movers charges Rs 4,500 Rawalpindi to Gilgit, Rs 4,850 to Hunza and Rs 5,200 to Skardu. Gilgit takes 16 to 18 hours and Skardu 22 to 24. There is no online booking, so ring 051-5163314 or go to the terminal.

Fares by route

K2 Movers ticket price list for northern routes

The K2 Movers ticket price list covers the Karakoram Highway destinations from the twin cities, with fares scaling by how far up the valleys you go.

K2 Movers fares from Rawalpindi and Islamabad
DestinationJourney timeTicket price
Abbottabad3h 00mOn request
Mansehra4h 00mOn request
Ghizer18h 00mRs 4,300
Gilgit16h to 18hRs 4,500
Hunza19h to 21hRs 4,850
Skardu22h to 24hRs 5,200

Fares are indicative published prices and vary with fuel adjustments and peak demand. Journey times on the Karakoram Highway depend heavily on road conditions, weather and landslide clearance, so treat them as estimates rather than schedules.

Priced above NATCO, and there is a reason

The government owned NATCO charges Rs 3,760 for Islamabad to Gilgit in Luxury AC against K2 Movers at Rs 4,500. The gap buys wide recliner seats, personal USB charging, onboard entertainment and a newer Daewoo or Yutong coach. On a journey of sixteen to eighteen hours through the mountains, whether that Rs 740 is worth it is a genuine question rather than an obvious one.


The journey

Via Hazara Motorway, Mansehra, Besham and Chilas

K2 Movers runs the standard northern routing: motorway as far as it goes, then the Karakoram Highway proper. Understanding the stages helps set expectations for a journey that can run to a full day.

STAGE 01

Hazara Motorway

The fast section out of the twin cities, through to Abbottabad and Mansehra. Predictable timing, good surface.

STAGE 02

Besham

Where the motorway ends and the KKH begins in earnest, following the Indus north through Kohistan.

STAGE 03

Chilas

The long middle section along the river gorge. This is where delays accumulate, from landslides, roadworks or weather.

STAGE 04

Gilgit onward

Gilgit is the hub. Hunza continues north up the KKH, Skardu turns east on the Skardu road, adding six hours or more.

Why the journey times are ranges

Sixteen to eighteen hours to Gilgit and twenty two to twenty four to Skardu are not vague estimates but honest ones. The Karakoram Highway is subject to landslides, weather closures and roadworks that no operator controls, and the Skardu road in particular can add hours without warning. Do not book a flight or a fixed appointment for the morning after you arrive.


Fleet and seating

K2 Movers fleet and onboard facilities

K2 Movers runs luxury Daewoo and Yutong coaches fitted for long distance travel, which is the right specification for a journey that can exceed twenty hours.

Wide recliner seatsBuilt for long journeys
Personal USB chargingAt the seat
Air conditioningThroughout the coach
Onboard entertainmentOn the long routes
Scheduled refreshment stopsNecessary on this distance
Luxury Daewoo & YutongModern coach fleet
Sleeper berthsNot offered on any route
Online bookingPhone or terminal only

Twenty four hours in a seat

Skardu at twenty two to twenty four hours is among the longest single bus journeys anyone makes in Pakistan, and there is no berth option on this corridor from any operator. The wide recliner seats are what you get, and they matter more here than on a motorway run. Bring what you need for a full day and night on board, and expect the scheduled refreshment stops to be your only breaks.


Schedule

K2 Movers bus timings

K2 Movers runs fixed daily departures in the early evening from both ends, timed so the difficult mountain sections are covered through the night and morning.

To Gilgit

5:00 PM daily

Departs the twin cities in the early evening, arriving 16 to 18 hours later.

To Skardu

6:00 PM daily

An hour later, with a journey of 22 to 24 hours over the Skardu road.

Return

Same times

Northbound and southbound services depart at the same fixed hours each day.

Winter

Allow margin

Snow and landslides on the KKH can close sections entirely. Build in spare days either side.


Get in touch

K2 Movers contact number and booking

The K2 Movers helpline is 051-5163314. Unusually for an operator of this standard, online booking is not available, so tickets are bought at the terminal or reserved by phone.

Helpline and booking

K2 Movers connects Rawalpindi and Islamabad with Gilgit-Baltistan, including Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu and Ghizer, plus Mansehra and Abbottabad on the way.

Helpline
051-5163314
Online booking
Not currently available
How to book
At the terminal or by phone
Destinations
Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Ghizer, Mansehra, Abbottabad
Routing
Hazara Motorway, Mansehra, Besham, Chilas

Because seats cannot be bought online, ring well ahead in the summer season when northern demand peaks. Verify numbers at the terminal before relying on them.


Operator comparison

K2 Movers against the northern alternatives

Three operators dominate the twin cities to Gilgit-Baltistan corridor, at noticeably different price points and with different booking arrangements.

Twin cities to Gilgit-Baltistan operators compared
OperatorGilgitSkarduBooking
K2 MoversRs 4,500Rs 5,200Phone or terminal
Mashabrum ToursRs 4,000Rs 5,500Bookme, phone, terminal
NATCORs 3,760Serves GilgitTerminal

Worth choosing when

  • You want a newer Daewoo or Yutong coach with charging at the seat
  • Skardu is your destination and Rs 5,200 beats the alternatives
  • Ghizer is on your route, which fewer operators serve
  • The 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM departure suits your plans
  • You can get to the terminal or ring ahead to book

Look elsewhere when

  • You need to book online, which this operator does not offer
  • Gilgit is your destination and the NATCO fare matters more than the coach
  • You want a Bookme discount, available through Mashabrum
  • Your travel is in deep winter and you need flexible rebooking
  • You are travelling on to China, where NATCO runs the Khunjerab service

The bottom line

K2 Movers is the comfort option on the Karakoram Highway corridor, priced between NATCO’s government fares and the premium end. On Skardu it is competitive against Mashabrum; on Gilgit, Mashabrum and NATCO both undercut it. The real drawback is the absence of online booking, which on a route where seats sell out in summer is a practical obstacle rather than a technicality.


Common questions

K2 Movers ticket price FAQs

What is the K2 Movers ticket price?

Rawalpindi to Ghizer is Rs 4,300, Gilgit Rs 4,500, Hunza Rs 4,850 and Skardu Rs 5,200. Fares are the same from Islamabad, and the return legs are priced identically.

What is the K2 Movers contact number?

The helpline is 051-5163314. Online booking is not currently available with this operator, so tickets are bought at the terminal or reserved by phone. In summer, ring well ahead, since northern routes fill quickly.

How long does the K2 Movers bus take to Gilgit?

Approximately 16 to 18 hours, departing at 5:00 PM daily. Skardu takes 22 to 24 hours on a 6:00 PM departure. Both ranges depend on Karakoram Highway conditions, which can add hours without warning.

What route do K2 Movers buses take north?

Via the Hazara Motorway, then Mansehra, Besham and Chilas, following the Indus gorge before reaching Gilgit. Hunza continues north up the Karakoram Highway, while Skardu turns east on the Skardu road, adding several hours.

Does K2 Movers have a sleeper bus?

No, and neither does any operator on this corridor. Wide recliner seats with personal USB charging are the top specification, which on a 22 to 24 hour journey to Skardu is worth knowing before you book.

Is K2 Movers cheaper than NATCO?

No. NATCO, which is government owned, charges Rs 3,760 for Islamabad to Gilgit against K2 Movers at Rs 4,500. The difference buys a newer coach with wide recliners, charging ports and onboard entertainment.

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