Khaplu Palace Heritage Tour | 700-Year Royal Residence
3D/2N★ 4.8 (58 reviews)Any day, flight-dependent
✈️ Flights Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 Local Transfers Included
Destination Route:
Islamabad ✈›Skardu›Khaplu›Kharmang›✈ Islamabad
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Fly-in heritage weekend |
| Route | Islamabad ✈ Skardu — Khaplu return |
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights |
| Departure | Any day, flight-dependent |
| Transport | Private car throughout |
A weekend inside living history: sleep in the restored 700-year-old Khaplu Palace, lunch beside Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang, and walk to the 14th-century Chaqchan Mosque before flying home.
Trip Highlights
- Wander the 700-year-old Khaplu Palace and take a short spiritual walk to the ancient Chaqchan Mosque.
- Stand under Manthokha Waterfall — one of Pakistan\u2019s largest — with a hot cup of Balti tea.
- Fly a scenic one-hour route over the Karakoram — one of the world\u2019s most beautiful commercial flights.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1Fly to Skardu → Drive Khaplu | Palace Check-in▼
- Morning flight to Skardu, drive the Shyok river road east
- Check in at the heritage Khaplu Palace residency
- Sunset walk in the old village lanes
Meals: Dinner · Stay: Khaplu heritage stay
Day 2Kharmang Valley | Manthokha Waterfall▼
- Drive into Kharmang along the Indus
- Long stop at Manthokha Waterfall with riverside lunch
- Village walk and photography
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Khaplu heritage stay
Day 3Chaqchan Mosque → Fly Home▼
- Short spiritual walk to the 14th-century Chaqchan Mosque
- Drive back to Skardu Airport
- Afternoon flight to Islamabad
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: —
What’s Inside the Package?
✓ Inclusions
- Islamabad–Skardu return airfare (economy)
- Hotel / resort accommodation as per package
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Airport pick & drop in Skardu
- Professional local guide
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- 4×4 jeeps where the itinerary needs them
- All tolls, parking and fuel
✕ Exclusions
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, mineral water)
- Monument entry fees & camera charges
- Optional activities (boating, paramotor, quad bikes)
- Airfare difference on peak dates
- Travel insurance
Route Map — Day by Day
Travel days Sightseeing days— Tap any marker to see that day’s stop
Know Before You Go
- Carry your original CNIC (Pakistani nationals) or passport + visa (foreign nationals).
- Only postpaid SIMs work reliably in the region — Telenor, SCOM and Zong have the best coverage.
- Pack warm layers even in summer — high passes can drop near freezing at night.
- Hotel check-in is 12:00 pm and check-out 10:00 am; hill hotels are simpler than city equivalents.
- Mountain flights are weather-dependent — keep a flexible day or road backup in mind.
- Children above 8 are counted as adults; below 5 travel free.
- Prices can vary on peak dates (Eid holidays, New Year) and with hotel availability.
- The operator may reorder the itinerary if weather or road conditions require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book this tour?+
Pay a 30–50% advance to reserve your seats (bank transfer, JazzCash/EasyPaisa, Wise or Western Union). You get a booking receipt right away, and the balance is payable at departure.
Is this region safe for families and couples?+
Yes — Gilgit-Baltistan is among the safest parts of Pakistan and warmly welcomes families, couples and solo travellers alike.
Can the itinerary be customised?+
Absolutely — private departures can add or swap days, upgrade hotels, or combine this trip with other valleys. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Which mobile networks work there?+
All major networks operate in the main towns, but Telenor, SCOM and Zong offer the most reliable data coverage. Postpaid SIMs are recommended.
What about weather and what should I pack?+
Days are mild and sunny in season, nights get cold at altitude. Bring layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock and a power bank.
Traveller Reviews ★ 4.8 / 5
★★★★★
“Transport, hotels, management, discipline, food — everything was on point. Our guide was always available whenever we needed anything on the road.”

Saad A.Couple traveller
★★★★★
“All arrangements — hotels, daily meals, transportation — were exactly as promised from start to end. Highly recommended for families.”

Hasan A.Family traveller
★★★★★
“Every viewpoint stop was timed perfectly for photos, and the crew handled everything so we could just enjoy the mountains.”

Rashid A.Group traveller
★★★★☆
“The whole journey was comfortable and the food was delicious. Guide and crew were humble and easy to approach.”

Sara K.Couple traveller