Skardu / Baltistan · Landmarks
Khaplu Palace
Khaplu Palace is eastern Baltistan’s restored royal residence - heritage rooms, valley views, and the cultural anchor of a Khaplu stop.
Plan this tripAlso known as Khaplu Fort, Serena Khaplu Palace
Practical notes
- Facilities
- Ticketed heritage site with on-site or nearby lodging options.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Access
Getting there
700 km
Distance
~20 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Short walk or drive within Khaplu town to the palace entrance.
Road Town access from the Skardu-Khaplu road is generally fine in summer.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
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- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Khaplu Palace is eastern Baltistan’s restored royal residence - heritage rooms, valley views, and the cultural anchor of a Khaplu stop.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Developed
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Ticketed heritage site with on-site or nearby lodging options.
The story
Sitting above Khaplu town, the palace complex is the usual first cultural stop after the drive from Skardu. Ticketed tours cover restored rooms and terraces; many travelers overnight in or near the palace hotels. Pair with a Khaplu Valley village walk rather than treating the palace as a rushed photo-only stop.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Khaplu Palace
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 35.16670, 76.56670 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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