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You set the fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 3,560 as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 195 km long, and the drive takes 4.5 hours. The average ride rating is 4.94/5, based on 3,497 reviews.
Gilgit – Skardu route details
4.5 hours
Average travel time
195 km
Average route distance
₨ 3,560
Recommended ride price
4.5 hours
Average travel time
195 km
Average route distance
₨ 3,560
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The drive from Gilgit to Skardu follows Gilgit → Jaglot → Alam Bridge → Astore Junction → Skardu. The Gilgit to Skardu distance is 195 km, and the average travel time is 4.5 hours when weather, checkpoints, and traffic near the cities do not add delays.
How do I book a ride from Gilgit to Skardu?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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How to get from Gilgit to Skardu
Taxi
Regular taxi services from Gilgit to Skardu usually charge a fixed fare. With inDrive.City to City, you can offer your own fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 3,560 as a guide, then choose a driver based on their offer, vehicle, and proposed ride details. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
Bus
Bus and coach options on the Gilgit to Skardu corridor follow fixed terminals, timetables, and stops. The trip can take longer than the 4.5 hours car ride over 195 km because of boarding, breaks, and terminal transfers. It can be an affordable travel option, but you need to plan around the schedule and get to and from the bus stations. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
What are the best places to visit in Skardu?
After arriving in Skardu, start with Shangrila Resort at Lower Kachura Lake, continue to Kharpocho Fort, and add Satpara Lake to your city route.
Shangrila Resort at Lower Kachura Lake
Shangrila Resort stands beside Lower Kachura Lake, about 20 km from Skardu. The lakeside setting and surrounding mountains make it a distinct excursion outside the town. Check visitor access and allow time for the drive before adding it to your itinerary.
Kharpocho Fort
Kharpocho Fort occupies a rocky hill above Skardu, overlooking the town and the Indus Valley. Its historic walls and elevated setting combine heritage with mountain views. Reaching the fort involves an uphill walk, so allow time for the climb.
Satpara Lake
Satpara Lake lies near Skardu among the mountains of Baltistan. Its water and surrounding slopes make it a recognizable landscape stop outside the town. Plan the road trip separately from your intercity ride and check local conditions before visiting.
