Mingora to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
Mingora passengers heading for Khaplu make two changes at Rawalpindi and Skardu: a Rs 1,250 Faisal Movers ticket to Rawalpindi, a Rs 5,121 NATCO ticket on to Skardu and finally local vans to Khaplu. Allow about 30 hours for the 1,110 km to the Ghanche valley town beyond Skardu.
Fares from Rs 6,241 via Rawalpindi and Skardu, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Mingora to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,241 in fares, then a local ride paid on board: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; local vans to Khaplu, paid on board. Allow about 30 hours.
Mingora to Khaplu bus fare by operator
No coach runs straight from Mingora to Khaplu, so the fare is the Rawalpindi leg plus the Skardu leg and a van to Khaplu.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: Amankot to Rawalpindi, 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pm | Rs 1,120 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Mingora to Khaplu | |
| Faisal Movers | Standard AC | Leg 1: Mingora to Rawalpindi, about 7 am to 5 pm | Rs 1,250 | Book now Faisal Movers Standard, Mingora to Khaplu | |
| Coasters and vans | Coaster or van | Leg 1: Mingora to Pirwadhai, through the day | Paid on board | Tickets at the stand | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Mingora to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Mingora to Khaplu | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Mingora to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu, 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 Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,241
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,320
- Faisal Movers plus NATCORs 6,371
- Faisal Movers plus K2 MoversRs 6,450
- Faisal Movers plus Mashabrum ToursRs 6,750
Mingora to Khaplu bus timings
For Mingora to Khaplu, time the first ride so you reach Rawalpindi with an hour in hand.
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To Rawalpindi
Several a day
From Mingora: Daewoo Express at 9 am, 3 or 9:30 pm; Faisal Movers between about 7 am and 5 pm. The ride takes about three and a quarter hours.
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Rawalpindi to Skardu
Several a day
From Rawalpindi: NATCO at 2 pm; K2 Movers at 6 pm; book by phone; Mashabrum Tours in the evening. The ride takes about 23 hours.
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The change
Allow an hour
Coaches from Mingora arrive at the company terminals on Peshawar Road; Pirwadhai, where the northern coaches and coasters load, is a short rickshaw ride away.
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Skardu to Khaplu
As they fill
Local vans leave Skardu for Khaplu as they fill, from early morning until evening; the ride takes about two and a half hours.
Mingora to Khaplu bus online booking
Mingora to Khaplu bus online booking covers the Rawalpindi coach and the Skardu seat; book both for the same day, with at least an hour between them.
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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 Khaplu?
The best way from Mingora to Khaplu is an early start to Rawalpindi and the onward coach the same day.
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Daewoo Express
Lowest Rawalpindi fare
About Rs 1,120 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,120
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi to Skardu.
From Rs 5,121
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Faisal Movers
Also runs
About Rs 1,250 to Rawalpindi.
From Rs 1,250
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, then NATCO to Skardu, for about Rs 6,241 in all before the local ride.
Before you book a Mingora to Khaplu bus
Three things help on the Mingora to Khaplu trip.
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Palace
The restored palace of Khaplu’s rajas now works as a heritage hotel.
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Rawalpindi first
The first leg has its own page: see Mingora to Rawalpindi.
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Skardu
See Mingora to Skardu.
Mingora to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Mingora to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,241 in coach fares: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,120; NATCO to Skardu at Rs 5,121; the last local ride is paid on board.
Is there a direct bus from Mingora to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and Skardu.
How long does Mingora to Khaplu take?
About 30 hours, including the waits between rides.
How long is the Skardu to Khaplu ride?
About two and a half hours.
Where does the first ride leave from?
From Daewoo’s Swat terminal at Amankot on the GT Road, opposite the PSO pump near GTS, Mingora.
Book Mingora 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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