Rawalpindi to Chilas Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Timing
Chilas lies on the Indus below Nanga Parbat, where the Babusar Pass road meets the Karakoram Highway, and every northern coach from Rawalpindi passes through it. Fares from Rawalpindi run from about Rs 3,200 to Rs 4,200.
Short answer: Rawalpindi to Chilas costs about Rs 3,200 to Rs 4,200 and takes ten to thirteen hours. Northern coaches to Gilgit and Hunza stop at Chilas. Faisal Movers sells Chilas as its own stop from Mandi Morr. In summer, the Babusar route through Naran is shorter; otherwise coaches take the KKH via Besham.
Rawalpindi to Chilas ticket price by operator
Each fare below shows where in Rawalpindi that service loads.
| Bus operator | Class | Boards in Rawalpindi | Journey time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATCO | Gilgit coach, set down | Pir Wadhai | 12h | Rs 3,200 |
| Faisal Movers | Northern coach, Chilas stop | Mandi Morr, IJP Road | 11h | Rs 4,200 |
Fares are indicative published prices and vary with class, season, fuel adjustments and demand. Your live, confirmed fare appears on the seat map before payment.
A stop fare on the Gilgit road
Because Chilas is part way to Gilgit, a stop fare is cheaper than the full northern ticket.
Coaches usually reach Chilas in the early morning, which suits onward travel to Fairy Meadows via Raikot.
Chilas as a northern junction
Chilas links several routes.
Fairy Meadows
- How
- Jeep from Raikot Bridge, east of Chilas, then a trek.
- Tip
- Arrange jeeps in Chilas or Raikot.
Babusar Pass
- Where
- South over the pass to Naran in summer.
- Tip
- Closed by snow for much of the year.
Rock carvings
- What
- Ancient petroglyphs along the Indus near Chilas.
- Tip
- Visible close to the highway.
How to choose
Book a Chilas stop fare. For Fairy Meadows, continue to Raikot Bridge by local transport.
Which is the best way to travel from Rawalpindi to Chilas
Northern coaches with Chilas stops.
NATCO
Set down on the Gilgit service.
From Rs 3,200Faisal Movers
Chilas sold as a stop.
From Rs 4,200Private car
Summer via Babusar.
From Rs 28,000Our verdict
Take Faisal Movers for comfort or NATCO for the lower fare, booking the Chilas stop.
Rawalpindi to Chilas bus timings
Northern coaches leave in the evening.
Afternoon
VariesSome NATCO departures.
Evening
8:00 PMFaisal Movers from Mandi Morr.
Arrival
Early morningGood for onward jeeps.
Summer
June to SeptemberBabusar route possible.
The hottest stop on the KKH
Chilas sits low in the Indus gorge and is extremely hot in summer, even though snow peaks rise above it. Early morning arrivals are the most comfortable.
Rawalpindi and Chilas terminals
Coaches stop in Chilas town.
Rawalpindi
- NATCO
- Pir Wadhai.
- Faisal Movers, Mandi Morr
- Northern departures load here on IJP Road before calling at the Islamabad city terminal near 26 Number.
- Tip
- Northern roads change with the season. Check road status before travelling, especially outside June to September.
Chilas
- Chilas town
- Set down on the KKH.
- Raikot Bridge
- Jeeps for Fairy Meadows.
- Onward
- Northern coaches continue to Gilgit.
The road from Rawalpindi to Chilas
The Karakoram Highway along the Indus.
- RawalpindiDeparture, km 0.
- Mansehrakm 165.
- Beshamkm 255.
- Dasukm 350.
- ChilasArrival ten to thirteen hours later, km 470.
Under Nanga Parbat
Chilas is the gateway to Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world, whose north face towers over Fairy Meadows nearby.
Rawalpindi to Chilas bus vs car
Road travel is the practical option for most travellers.
Bus
Rs 3,200to Rs 4,200
Northern coaches with Chilas stops.
Most travellers choose this.
Private car
Rs 28,000and up, one way
Summer only via Babusar.
Only split between four.
Cheapest way to travel from Rawalpindi to Chilas
NATCO at around Rs 3,200 for the Chilas stop.
Rawalpindi to Chilas bus FAQs
What does the bus from Rawalpindi to Chilas cost?
Indicative fares are Rs 3,200 with NATCO, Rs 4,200 with Faisal Movers.
How long does it take from Rawalpindi to Chilas?
Ten to thirteen hours, covering roughly 470 km (KKH, or Babusar in summer).
Do Gilgit buses stop at Chilas?
Yes. NATCO and Faisal Movers stop in Chilas.
How do I get to Fairy Meadows?
Travel to Raikot Bridge near Chilas, then jeep and trek.
Is the Babusar Pass open all year?
No, only in the summer months.
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