Sheikhupura to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Khaplu, in the Ghanche valley beyond Skardu, is about 1,140 km from Sheikhupura: the M-2 coach to Rawalpindi, an overnight Skardu coach and a local van for the last two and a half hours. Allow about 31 hours.

Fares from Rs 6,621 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 6,621via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 1,140 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Skarduthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 5,121 to Rs 5,500Rawalpindi to Skardu

Quick Fare Check: Sheikhupura to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,621 for two coaches and a local ride: New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,500 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 31 hours.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus fare by operator

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run north up the M-2 to the twin cities and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van to Khaplu.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
New Darbar TravelStandardLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 amRs 1,500Book now New Darbar Travel Standard, Sheikhupura to Khaplu
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am to 8:30 pm; average fareRs 1,500Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sheikhupura to Khaplu
NATCOCoachLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pmRs 5,121Book now NATCO Coach, Sheikhupura to Khaplu
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phoneRs 5,200Tickets at the stand
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, eveningRs 5,500Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Sheikhupura to Khaplu
Local vansVanLeg 3: Skardu to KhapluPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Skardu operator is on the Rawalpindi to Skardu page.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu route map

Sheikhupura to Khaplu route map Map of the Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus route through Sheikhupura, Pindi Bhattian, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Besham, Chilas, Skardu, Khaplu. 32°N 33°N 34°N 35°N 72°E 73°E 74°E 75°E 76°E 77°E Sheikhupura Rawalpindi Chilas Skardu Khaplu 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Coaches run north up the M-2 to the twin cities, then on to Skardu and Khaplu.

Totals to Khaplu

  1. New Darbar Travel plus NATCORs 6,621
  2. New Darbar Travel plus K2 MoversRs 6,700
  3. New Darbar Travel plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,000
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus timings

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Skardu departures.

  1. To the twin cities

    6 am to 8:30 pm

    New Darbar Travel leaves Sheikhupura at 6 am, and Daewoo Express runs from about 6 am to 8:30 pm; about four and a half hours on the M-2.

  2. Twin cities to Skardu

    2 to 6 pm

    NATCO at 2 pm, K2 Movers at 6 pm and Mashabrum Tours in the evening; 22 to 24 hours.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Coaches for the north leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi from where the Sheikhupura coaches set down.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus online booking

Book both legs of the Sheikhupura to Khaplu trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Skardu departure.

  1. Choose your coach

    Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.

  2. Pick your seat

    Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.

  3. Pay and board

    Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.

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Which is the best bus service from Sheikhupura to Khaplu?

The best way from Sheikhupura to Khaplu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Skardu fare

    About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,121

  • Mashabrum Tours

    More comfort

    About Rs 5,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 5,500

  • New Darbar Travel

    Cheapest first leg

    About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, at 6 am.

    From Rs 1,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 1,500 to Rawalpindi, with departures 6 am to 8:30 pm.

    From Rs 1,500

Our pick

Take New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,621 in all.

Before you book a Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus

Before you book a Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus, check these three things.

  • Khaplu palace

    The restored palace of the Yabgo rajas is the town’s landmark.

  • Skardu

    See Sheikhupura to Skardu.

  • Shyok river

    The road follows the Shyok east from Skardu.

Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus FAQs

What is the Sheikhupura to Khaplu bus fare?

From about Rs 6,621 for two coaches and a local ride: New Darbar Travel to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.

Is there a direct bus from Sheikhupura to Khaplu?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Skardu for the Skardu coach.

How long does Sheikhupura to Khaplu take?

About 31 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Skardu?

NATCO, K2 Movers and Mashabrum Tours run the Rawalpindi to Skardu leg.

How long is the Skardu to Khaplu van?

About two and a half hours.

Book Sheikhupura 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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