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Khaplu Valley
Historic Royal Town of Baltistan
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Khaplu, 103km east of Skardu along the Shyok River, was historically the second-largest kingdom in Baltistan under the Yabgo dynasty. Its restored 19th-century palace (Khaplu Fort/Yabgo Khar), the 700-year-old Chaqchan Mosque, and its role as the gateway to the Hushe Valley and Masherbrum region make it one of the richest heritage destinations in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Beyond the town itself, the surrounding villages — Machulu, Saling, Haldi — offer some of the region’s best lesser-visited scenery, from organic farms to Masherbrum viewpoints.
Things to Do
Tour Khaplu Palace (Yabgo Khar)Visit 700-Year-Old Chaqchan MosqueDay Trip to Hushe ValleyExplore Machulu & Saling Villages
FAQs
About 103km, roughly 2.5–3 hours by road along the Shyok River.
Yes — day visitors can tour the palace and its restaurant even without booking a room.
Tours That Visit Here
Khaplu Focused ⭐ 4.8 (67)
Skardu Khaplu Valley Special Tour
📅 6 Days / 5 Nights
🚗 By Road
📍 From Islamabad
Khaplu Fort (Serena Heritage)Chaqchan Mosque (1370 CE)Shyok River Villages+3 more
FromPKR 32,000 / person
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Karakoram Giants ⭐ 4.8 (18)
Skardu Khaplu to Hushe Valley Explorer
📅 6 Days / 5 Nights
🚗 By Road
📍 From Islamabad
Khaplu Fort & Chaqchan MosqueHushe VillageMasherbrum Viewpoint (7,821m)+3 more
FromPKR 44,000 / person
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History Focused ⭐ 4.8 (24)
Skardu Heritage & Culture Tour
📅 7 Days / 6 Nights
🚗 By Road
📍 From Islamabad
Shigar Fort Museum & Heritage TourKhaplu Fort & Chaqchan MosqueKharpocho Fort History+3 more
FromPKR 36,000 / person
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