SKARDU · FORT
Khaplu Palace
The elegant Yabgo palace of Khaplu, overlooking the Shyok River in the far east of Baltistan.
- ALTITUDE
- 2,600 m
- BEST TIME
- Apr – Oct
- FROM LAHORE
- ~985 km
- Skardu area, ~22 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~650 km
- ~18 h driving
Photos of Khaplu Palace
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.
Visiting Khaplu Palace
When is the best time to visit Khaplu Palace?
Usually Apr – Oct. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Khaplu Palace?
About 2,600 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Khaplu Palace from Lahore?
By road: about 985 km to the Skardu area (around 22 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 650 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Khaplu Palace?
Khaplu Palace is on or near our Skardu & Deosai trip (7 days, best April – October (Deosai June – September)). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
