Sialkot to Khaplu Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing
A restored Yabgo palace and the Chaqchan mosque mark Khaplu, about 1,047 km from Sialkot in the Shyok valley. The journey is Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi, a long coach to Skardu and a van east; allow about 31 hours.
Fares from Rs 6,691 via Rawalpindi, per seat
Quick Fare Check: Sialkot to Khaplu costs from about Rs 6,691 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,570 and NATCO on to Skardu at Rs 5,121, then a van to Khaplu, paid locally; allow about 31 hours.
Sialkot to Khaplu bus fare by operator
Sialkot to Khaplu bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the GT Road by Gujrat and Jhelum to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Skardu coach, then a van to Khaplu.
| Bus operator | Class | Route | Journey time | Ticket price | Booking |
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| Daewoo Express | Luxury AC | Leg 1: to Rawalpindi, 5 am, 9 am or noon | Rs 1,570 | Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Sialkot to Khaplu | |
| NATCO | Coach | Leg 2: Rawalpindi to Skardu, 2 pm | Rs 5,121 | Book now NATCO Coach, Sialkot to Khaplu | |
| K2 Movers | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, 6 pm; book by phone | Rs 5,200 | Tickets at the stand | |
| Mashabrum Tours | Luxury | Leg 2: Pirwadhai to Skardu, evening | Rs 5,500 | Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Sialkot to Khaplu | |
| Local vans | Van | Leg 3: Skardu to Khaplu | Paid on board | Tickets 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.
Sialkot to Khaplu route map
Totals to Khaplu
- Daewoo Express plus NATCORs 6,691
- Daewoo Express plus K2 MoversRs 6,770
- Daewoo Express plus Mashabrum ToursRs 7,070
Sialkot to Khaplu bus timings
Sialkot to Khaplu bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Skardu departures.
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To Rawalpindi
5 am to noon
Daewoo Express leaves Sialkot for Rawalpindi at 5 and 9 am and noon; about four and a quarter hours up the GT Road by Gujrat and Jhelum.
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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.
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The change
Allow an hour
Daewoo Express arrives at its Peshawar Road terminal, while most northbound coaches and wagons leave from Pirwadhai and Faizabad, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.
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Winter
Check the road
Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.
Sialkot to Khaplu bus online booking
Book both legs of the Sialkot to Khaplu trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Skardu departure.
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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 Sialkot to Khaplu?
The best way from Sialkot to Khaplu is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Skardu coach the same day.
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NATCO
Lowest Skardu fare
About Rs 5,121 from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,121
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Mashabrum Tours
More comfort
About Rs 5,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.
From Rs 5,500
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Daewoo Express
Cheapest first leg
About Rs 1,570 to Rawalpindi, at 5 or 9 am or noon.
From Rs 1,570
Our pick
Take Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu, for about Rs 6,691 in all.
Before you book a Sialkot to Khaplu bus
Before you book a Sialkot to Khaplu bus, check these three things.
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Khaplu palace
The restored palace of the Yabgo rajas is now a hotel.
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Chaqchan mosque
The old wooden mosque is one of Baltistan’s landmarks.
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Skardu
See Sialkot to Skardu.
Sialkot to Khaplu bus FAQs
What is the Sialkot to Khaplu bus fare?
From about Rs 6,691 for two coaches and a local ride: Daewoo Express to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Skardu.
Is there a direct bus from Sialkot to Khaplu?
No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Skardu for the Skardu coach.
How long does Sialkot to Khaplu take?
About 31 hours, including about four 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 Sialkot 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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