Route · Sadiqabad to Shigar, north of Skardu

Sadiqabad to Shigar Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Shigar, about 30 km north of Skardu, is the gateway to the Baltoro and K2 treks and home to the restored Shigar Fort. It is now its own district in Gilgit-Baltistan. From Sadiqabad the bus trip runs to Rawalpindi, then NATCO or K2 Movers to Skardu, and local transport north.

Ticket price from: Rs 9,900Coach to Rawalpindi
Better classes: Rs 10,100Coach to Rawalpindi, K2 Movers to Skardu
Distance: about 1,470 kmVia Rawalpindi and Skardu
Journey time: About 28 hoursShigar Fort
Departures: Via SkarduFrom Sadiqabad

Short answer: Sadiqabad to Shigar costs about Rs 9,900 by bus and takes more than a day: Rawalpindi, then NATCO or K2 Movers to Skardu, and a short local ride north. Rest a night in Rawalpindi before the mountain leg.

Fares by operator

Sadiqabad to Shigar ticket price by operator

What each operator charges from Sadiqabad to Shigar, and where you board.

Sadiqabad to Shigar fares by operator
Bus operator	Class	Boards in Sadiqabad	Journey time	Ticket price
Coach to Rawalpindi, NATCO to Skardu, then local	Multi stage, for Shigar	KLP Road, Sabz Mandi	About 28h	About Rs 9,900
Coach to Rawalpindi, K2 Movers to Skardu, then local	Multi stage, for Shigar	GT Road terminal	About 28h	About Rs 10,100

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.

Beyond Skardu

Shigar lies up the Shigar river valley from Skardu, about an hour by local transport.

Expeditions to K2 pass through on their way to Askole.

Before you book

Shigar and the trekking valleys

Why visitors come.

Shigar Fort

What: Restored palace fort.
Tip: Now a heritage hotel.

Treks

What: Gateway towards Askole and K2.
Tip: Book guides ahead.

Cold desert

What: Sand dunes near Skardu.
Where: On the way.

How to choose

Travel to <strong>Skardu</strong>, then north to Shigar.

The real choice

Which is the best bus from Sadiqabad to Shigar

Three options for three different priorities.

Main operator

NATCO to Skardu

Then local to reach Shigar.

About Rs 9,900

Alternative

K2 Movers to Skardu

Then local to reach Shigar.

About Rs 10,100

Hub

Skardu

About 30 km to reach Shigar.

Pay locally

Our verdict

Via <strong>Skardu</strong>.

Schedule

Sadiqabad to Shigar bus timings

Plan three days.

Day one

Evening

Overnight to Rawalpindi, heading for Shigar.

Day two

Afternoon

Mountain coach to Skardu, heading for Shigar.

Season

May to October

Trekking season, heading for Shigar.

Winter

December to February

Very cold, heading for Shigar.

Gateway to K2

Shigar is the last sizeable town before the trail to Askole and the Baltoro glacier.

Where to board

Sadiqabad and Shigar terminals

Where to board in Sadiqabad and where you arrive in Shigar.

Sadiqabad

Daewoo Express: KLP Road near Sabz Mandi, Tehsil Sadiqabad. Helpline 111-007-008.
Royal Movers: Main GT Road, next door to the Waraich Express terminal.

Shigar

From Skardu: Local transport north for Shigar.
Shigar: Town and fort for Shigar.
Onward: Askole trail for Shigar.

The road

The road from Sadiqabad to Shigar

To Rawalpindi, up to Skardu, then north.

SadiqabadDeparture, km 0 on the way to Shigar.
Rawalpindikm 800 on the way to Shigar.
Skardukm 1,440 on the way to Shigar.
ShigarArrival more than a day after departure, km 1,470.

Shigar valley

North of Skardu the road crosses the Indus and follows the Shigar river.

Bus options

Sadiqabad to Shigar bus options compared

How the realistic options compare on this route.

01Recommended

Bus

Rs 9,900about, multi stage

Journey time: About 28 hours
Frequency: Daily
Arrives: Shigar

Via Rawalpindi and Skardu.

Best for most.

02Middle option

Coach to Rawalpindi, K2 Movers to Skardu, then local

About Rs 10,100multi stage

Journey time: About 28h
Boards: GT Road terminal
To: Shigar

Coach to Rawalpindi, K2 Movers to Skardu, then local reaches Shigar in 28h, boarding at GT Road terminal.

Middle option for Shigar at About Rs 10,100.

Cheapest way to travel from Sadiqabad to Shigar

About Rs 9,900 via Skardu.

Common questions

Sadiqabad to Shigar bus FAQs

What is the Sadiqabad to Shigar bus ticket price?

Fares start at about Rs 9,900 with Coach to Rawalpindi, NATCO to Skardu, then local. Coach to Rawalpindi, K2 Movers to Skardu, then local is about Rs 10,100. Prices change with class, season and fuel adjustments, so check the live fare before paying.

How long does the bus from Sadiqabad to Shigar take?

About more than a day, via Skardu for roughly 1,470 km via rawalpindi and skardu.

How far is Shigar from Skardu?

About 30 km north.

Is Shigar on the way to K2?

Yes, towards Askole and the Baltoro.

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