Mingora to Dasu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
For Dasu, cross the Shangla pass to Besham, about three hours from Mingora, then ride up the Karakoram Highway by coach or van for about two and a half hours more.
Fares On board coaches and vans
Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Dasu is about 175 km with a change at Besham: local coaches and vans to Besham, paid on board; Karakoram Highway coaches and vans to Dasu, paid on board. Allow about six and a quarter hours.
Mingora to Dasu bus fare by operator
Mingora to Dasu bus fares add up across two rides, since nothing runs straight through.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Local coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 1: Mingora to Besham, through the day, over the Shangla pass | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| Karakoram Highway coaches and vans | Coach or van | Leg 2: Besham to Dasu, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand |
Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; local fares are paid on board and the live coach fare confirms at checkout.
Mingora to Dasu route map
Mingora to Dasu bus timings
For Mingora to Dasu, time the first ride so you reach Besham with an hour in hand.
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To Besham
Through the day
Local coaches and vans run from Mingora’s general bus stand to Besham all day, leaving when full; allow about three hours.
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Besham to Dasu
As they fill
Karakoram Highway coaches and vans run from Besham to Dasu all day, leaving when full; allow about two and a half hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Vans from Mingora arrive at Besham bazaar on the Karakoram Highway, where vans and coaches heading up the Indus to Dasu stop.
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Monsoon floods
July to August
The Swat river can rise within an hour in monsoon storms; stay off the river banks and check the Kalam road before setting out.
Mingora to Dasu bus online booking
Mingora to Dasu buses and vans are not sold online; pay on board at each stand.
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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 Mingora to Dasu?
For Mingora to Dasu, the best plan is the first van to Besham, leaving the rest of the day for the onward rides.
Our pick
Leave Mingora early and allow about six and a quarter hours for the two rides; confirm each fare before you pay.
Before you book a Mingora to Dasu bus
Three things help on the Mingora to Dasu trip.
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By the Karakoram Highway
The Shangla road from Mingora meets the Karakoram Highway at Besham, 100 km away, and vans run on up the Indus to Dasu; booked coaches to Gilgit, though, start in Rawalpindi.
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Set-down
Dasu is a stop on the Gilgit coaches; tell the conductor you are getting off there.
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Besham first
The first leg has its own page: see Mingora to Besham.
Mingora to Dasu bus FAQs
What is the Mingora to Dasu bus fare?
Local rides are paid on board; check each fare before you set off.
Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Dasu?
No. Change at Besham.
How long does Mingora to Dasu take?
About six and a quarter hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Besham to Dasu ride?
About two and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Mingora’s general bus stand.
Book Mingora to Dasu bus tickets for your date
Travelling further from Mingora? Book a coach on one of the routes above and pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.
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