Hushe Valley Getting there & around

Getting there & away

A suspension bridge crosses the Shyok just upriver of Khaplu, and a wide jeep road goes all the way up the Hushe Valley to Hushe village. Cargo jeeps make the 148km trip to Hushe from Skardu, though they’ll have little room for someone getting on near Khaplu. A special hire from Skardu will cost about Rs 4000. From Khaplu a special hire to Kande costs Rs 2000, from where you may be able to find a jeep going to Hushe. In midsummer you might get a lift with a climbing party. But always be prepared to walk the gently climbing 40km from Khaplu to Hushe village – about four hours up the west side of the valley via Saling to Machulu, 3½ hours more to Kande, then 3½ hours on to Hushe village.