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Day Excursion To Khaplu Valley (from Skardu)
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Overview
A day excursion 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 mo...
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- 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
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation with fuel and chauffeur
- Pick up from a designated place/location
- Tolls and parking fees
- Mineral Water bottles
Exclude
- Personal insurance of participants
- Meals (unless requested to arrange)
- Site entrance fees (if any)
- Professional Tour Guide (on demand)
- Tips and gratitude
- Any domestic/international flight
- Any pick up/drop off from/at a location outside the designated place.
Itinerary
7:00 AM — Leave Skardu for Khaplu.
10:30 AM — Arrive in Khaplu and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
10:45 AM — Visit Khaplu Palace.
12:00 PM — Walk around Khaplu village and visit Chaqchan Mosque.
1:30 PM — Have lunch at a local restaurant or the palace.
2:30 PM — Drive to Saling and enjoy river views.
4:00 PM — Start driving back to Skardu.
7:30 PM — Arrive back in Skardu.