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Have a Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Majestic Mountains
Away from the hustle and bustle of bazaar, Destination Hotel Khaplu is ideally located on a peaceful road. As if nature itself decided to showcase its masterpiece, the hotel presents unparalleled scenic views of the Shyok River. Our 14 rooms with meticulously crafted interior aesthetics reflect the essence of the locale, complemented by 4-star facilities ensuring unparalleled guest comfort.
24.59 m² max | King or Twin | 2 Adults, 1 Child (0 -11)
Furnished with modern amenities and tasteful decor, this room ensures a comfortable stay for both leisure and business travelers.
26.81 m² max | King | 2 Adults + 2 Children (0 -11)
Offering a luxurious escape with its spacious design and elegant furnishings. A private patio provides an exclusive outdoor space to enjoy the natural beauty of the Machulo La peaks.
Our hotel is not just a destination; it’s a venue that seamlessly combines business and pleasure, offering versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for your professional and celebratory needs.
Destination Hotel Khaplu offers a well-equipped indoor meeting room, catering to gatherings of 30 to 50 persons. The space is designed for productivity, featuring state-of-the-art amenities and technology integration. Ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, and workshops, our indoor venue ensures a conducive environment for successful business engagements. For larger gatherings of up to 150 persons, Destination Hotel Khaplu provides magnificent outdoor spaces surrounded by the majestic mountains.
Immerse yourself in the stylish decor that combines modern luxury with traditional charm. Every corner of the deluxe room is a testament to our commitment to providing a space where aesthetics meet functionality, ensuring that your stay is not only comfortable but also visually enchanting.
 Free Wi-Fi |
 Screen TV |
 Coffee & Tea |
 Iron |
 Mineral Water |
 Work – Desk, 24/7 |
 Bathroom Amenities |
Each suite is a masterpiece of design, boasting meticulously crafted interior aesthetics that pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of the region. From the moment you enter, be captivated by the fusion of contemporary elegance and traditional charm.
Free Wi-Fi |
Screen TV |
Coffee & Tea |
Iron |
Mineral Water |
Work – Desk, 24/7 |
 Room Service |
Bathroom Amenities |
Welcome to Destination Hotel Khaplu, your premier choice for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) events in the breathtaking landscape of Khaplu. At Destination Hotel Khaplu, our versatile meeting and event spaces, both indoor and outdoor, cater to a range of professional and celebratory occasions, ensuring a seamless blend of functionality and natural beauty.
Among our standout features are our diverse dining options, including the renowned 1940 Limited Edition Restaurant, which promises to take you on a culinary journey like no other.
Discover the culinary excellence of the 1940 Limited Edition Restaurant at Destination Hotel Khaplu. Our restaurant features welcoming and comfortable interiors adorned with elegant woodwork and tapestries showcasing the essence of local, Chinese, and Pakistani cuisines. The highlight of your dining experience will be our outdoor barbecue setup, perfect for enjoying delicious grilled dishes on cold, chilly nights. As a vibrant nightlife spot, we welcome guests and serve exceptional culinary delights until 3 AM, making it an ideal destination for food lovers
Experience unparalleled convenience with our exceptional room service at Destination Hotel Khaplu. Whether you’re craving a late-night snack or a full meal, our team is dedicated to providing prompt and courteous service, ensuring that you can enjoy delicious food in the comfort of your own space, day or night.
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghanche district stands almost aloof with its beautiful valleys and settlements inhabited by the most hospitable locals and river irrigated lands. The central location in the district is Khaplu, which is a beautiful landscape with high summits, flowing blue waters, and waterfalls. The people of this small settlement on the bank of River Shyok, are warm and loving, as they were centuries before, when travelers, wandering through Yarkand and Saltoro, first arrived here. As soon as one leaves Skardu, a narrow, paved road with poplar trees lined up on both sides provides a soothing shade for the travelers as they make their way through small specks of sunlight filtering through the leaves; casting shadows on the darkened road, leaving an aesthete spellbound. This section will take you on a visual tour of the top ten most beautiful places and tourist destinations in Khaplu valley.
From Khaplu Bazaar, a road goes up to the Khaplu Fort. This fort was constructed in 1840 by Raja Daulat Ali Khan of Khaplu, who was from the Yabgo family. The Yabgo family made it to Khaplu from Central Asia and ruled this place for over 700 years. The fort-cum-palace has now been turned into Serena Hotel.Once this palace was full of virtuoso architectural masterpieces, every facility on to the next door; this palace having all public dealing offices inside. Tax collection centres, public courts, and prisoners were used to be dealt with under one roof.
Chaqchan mosque is another tourist destination in Khaplu Baltistan. Dating from 1370, the mosque is one of the oldest in the region and dates from the time when the area’s populace converted masse from Buddhism to Islam. The mosque shares similar architecture as those built in the Kashmir Valley. It is a perfect blend of Tibetan, Mughal, and Persian styles of architecture.
One addition to the landscape is River Shyok. In the local language, River Shyok translates into ‘River of Death. This river, originating from Rimu Glacier (next to Siachen Glacier) in Ladakh, enters Gilgit-Baltistan from Machlu, a village in Ghanche. This village is settled under the shadow of walnut and poplar trees and on the bank of the river of death. Going a little ahead from Khaplu, the curvy road takes one to the delta of River Shyok, where it splits up, flowing through the gravel-filled river plain. The Peak of Masherbrum Mountain can also be seen in the backdrop.
Want to experience some trekking adventure in Khaplu. Enjoy a 20-minute hike to a mosque more than 500 years old on a hill in Khaplu Valley. You can enjoy this magnificent view of Khaplu Town and Shyok River from Thoksikar Mosque.
To the farthest side located Hushe valley is one of the organic places in Baltistan. Hushe valley is very close to nature with very less influence on the modern lifestyle. Hushe is known to be the home of ibex and snow leopards. Located at the brink of Masherbrum peak, Hushe is the most scenic place in Khaplu valley. It’s also known to be the hub of foreign tourists of Ghanche. The traveling distance of Khaplu to Hushe is almost 3-4 hours full of adventure bumpy ride. You can also do trophy hunting after acquiring a NOC from the tourism department of Gilgit – Baltistan.
A beautiful grassland lush green in summers, this valley is about 20 minutes’ drive from Khaplu Valley. Saling is famous for its scenic view and abundance of fresh springs. Tourists can enjoy fishing and camping here.
Kharfaq Lake, also known as “Riochug Tso” in the local language. It is located at an altitude of approx. 13000 ft in the south-east of Kharfaq Village, 22 km short of Khaplu.
It’s a fascinating lake that is surrounded by high mountains from all sides. One has to start the climb for the lake from Kharfaq village in the southeasterly direction. It is a 2-4 hours steep climb that would require a good standard of physical fitness. Not recommended for cardiac patients.
The lake is fed by the glacial streams and apparently has no outlet. The water is crystal clear and very slightly brackish, however, brown trout can survive in this water and has been stocked here in good numbers.
You might have heard about the beautiful Passu Cones in Gilgit. Here in Khaplu valley exists beautiful Haldi Cones just like Passu Cones.
The Masherbrum mountains are located on the south side of the Baltoro Glacier. The southern side of the range, in the Indus River basin, is drained by the Hushe River. While not as famous as the Baltoro Muztagh mountains, which lie across the Baltoro Glacier, the Masherbrum mountains contain some of the highest peaks in the world (highest 7,821 meters (25,659 ft)). They attract climbers from around the planet.
Traveling side-by-side with River Shyok, another wooden bridge upon a river, on the left side, is the path to Saltoro Valley. When you cross the bridge to find yourself in a grand plain, filled with countless round gravels. In the backdrop, the Saltoro mountain range stands like a wall. Mountaineers on their way to Masherbrum (K1) usually take this path. Saltoro valley is known as Siachen as well, this valley is located at the neck of the world’s highest battlefield between Pakistan and India.