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Day Excursion To Khaplu Valley

Created with Sketch. Khaplu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Duration

1 Day

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Specific Tour

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Group Size

20 people

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Overview

A day trip to Khaplu Valley, located about 102 km east of Skardu, offers travelers an unforgettable experience rich in scenic beauty, cultural history, and spiritual depth. Sitting at an altitude of 2,600 meters, Khaplu was once the largest kingdom under the Yabgo Dynasty and served as a key stronghold on the ancient trade route to Ladakh. The journey takes around 2.5 to 3 hours via a narrow but scenic road that winds through the breathtaking Ghanche District, often considered one of the most picturesque areas in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Khaplu is home to several cultural and architectural gems that reflect its royal and spiritual legacy. The beautifully restored Khaplu Fort Palace, also known as Yabgo Khar, now functions as a heritage hotel and museum showcasing the region’s history. Nearby, the Chaqchan Mosque, dating back to 1370, blends Tibetan, Mughal, and Persian styles and is a stunning example of early Islamic architecture in Baltistan. Visitors can also admire the Khanqah-e-Mualla, one of Asia’s largest mud-and-wood mosques, and the Sofia Noorbakhsia Mosque Gharbochong, built on the remnants of a once-majestic fort.

For nature enthusiasts, Kharfaq Lake offers a rewarding trekking experience with its high-altitude alpine beauty, surrounded by towering peaks and home to local fish species. With its blend of spiritual heritage, royal history, and rugged landscapes, Khaplu Valley provides a deeply enriching day excursion from Skardu, appealing to explorers, photographers, and anyone seeking peace in the heart of the Karakoram.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive from Skardu to Khaplu, the historic capital of the Ghanche District.
  • Explore Khaplu Fort Palace (Yabgo Khar), a restored royal residence now serving as a museum and boutique hotel.
  • Admire the Chaqchan Mosque, built in 1370, showcasing an extraordinary blend of Mughal, Tibetan, and Persian architecture.
  • Visit the Khanqah-e-Mualla Noorbakshia, Asia’s largest mosque made entirely of mud and wood, with 400 years of history.
  • Discover Mosque Sofia Noorbakhsia Gharbochong, located on the site of an ancient fort known as “The Fort on the Roof.”
  • Trek to the pristine Kharfaq Lake, a high-altitude gem surrounded by mountains and fed by glacial streams.
  • Experience the spiritual, royal, and natural essence of Baltistan in one comprehensive day trip.
  • Perfect for culture lovers, spiritual seekers, history buffs, and trekking enthusiasts

Itinerary

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Day Excursion to Khaplu Valley from Skardu

Pick up from a designated location or hotel in Skardu.
Drive along the Skardu-Khaplu road and enjoy the scenery
Stopover at junction of Shyok River and Indus View Point
Explore the key attractions of Shigar Valley
Return to Skardu
Drop at the designated location.
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Included/Exclude

  • Air-conditioned transportation with fuel and chauffeur
  • Pick up from a designated place/location
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tolls and parking fees
  • Mineral Water bottles
  • Personal insurance of participants
  • Meals (unless requested to arrange)
  • Site entrance fees (if any)
  • Tips and gratitude
  • Any domestic/international flight
  • Any pick up/drop off from/at a location outside the designated place.

Tour's Location

Created with Sketch. Khaplu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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