Khaplu & Shyok, Ghanche
Baltistan

Khaplu & Shyok

Palaces • Mosques • Quiet Valleys

Ghanche 2,600 m Apr–Oct 2.5 hrs from Skardu

Discover Khaplu & Shyok

A broad green valley along the Shyok River, crowned by Khaplu Palace and leading on to Hushe and the Masherbrum trailheads.

Discover Khaplu, the former seat of the Yabgo dynasty. Khaplu Palace, built in 1840 and restored by the Aga Khan Trust, is the finest example of Baltistan’s Tibetan-influenced architecture. Visit the Chaqchan Mosque, explore the peaceful Shyok Valley and continue towards Hushe, the trailhead for Masherbrum and K6. Evenings are cool even in summer, so bring a warm layer.

Highlights

  • Khaplu Palace and museum
  • Chaqchan Mosque, built 1370
  • Hushe Valley and Masherbrum views
  • Saling and Thalay valleys
  • Apricot harvest in late July

Good to Know

About 103 km, around two and a half hours along the Shyok River. It works as a day trip, but the valley deserves at least one night.

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