Khaplu & Hushe Valley Adventure
Venture beyond Skardu into one of Gilgit-Baltistan's most secluded and spectacular regions: the Ghanche District. This 7-day tour takes you to the palace-town of Khaplu — home to a beautifully restored Tibetan-style palace — and into the wild Hushe Valley, the dramatic basecamp for expeditions to some of the world's least-climbed 7,000m peaks, including Masherbrum, K6, and K7.
Tour Highlights
- Stay in the 19th-century Khaplu Palace, restored by the Aga Khan Trust and run by Serena Hotels
- Trek into the Hushe Valley with jaw-dropping close-up views of Masherbrum (7,821m) and K6 (7,282m)
- Drive the remote Shyok Valley road through arid canyon landscapes to reach Khaplu
- Hike to the Gondogoro Glacier viewpoint used by K2 expeditions as an alternate exit
- Interact with Balti mountain communities largely untouched by mass tourism
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Depart Skardu and drive east along the spectacular Shyok Valley road — a dramatic desert canyon where the Shyok River has carved through the Karakoram rock over millennia.
Key Stops & Activities:
- 4–5 hour drive along the Shyok Valley through dramatic arid canyon scenery
- Photography stop at the Saltoro Valley junction — gateway to Siachen area
- Arrive in Khaplu and check into the magnificently restored 19th-century Khaplu Palace
What's Included
- -1 night at Khaplu Palace (Serena Heritage Hotel) in a heritage room
- -Hotel and guesthouse accommodation throughout (twin sharing)
- -Private 4x4 Toyota Prado with driver experienced on remote Shyok Valley roads
- -Licensed adventure guide with Hushe Valley trekking experience
- -All trek and national park entrance fees
- -Daily breakfast and traditional Balti dinners
What's Excluded
- -—Domestic flights to/from Skardu
- -—Personal trekking gear
- -—Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- -—Lunches on trekking days
- -—Tips for guide, driver, and local porters
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$549
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