Cascade Resorts • Skardu • Ghanche
Manthokha Waterfall: A 180 Foot Cascade in Kharmang Valley
In This Guide
About the Waterfall
Discover Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang, Gilgit Baltistan
Getting There
How to Get There from Cascade Resorts
Drive from Cascade Resorts
Travel about 36 km, around 1 hour by road, towards Kharmang Valley.
Carry your ID
Kharmang is close to the border, so checkpoint checks are stricter. Keep your original ID or passport with you.
Expect rough stretches
Some roads can be difficult, so a vehicle suited to rough terrain and a local driver are recommended.
Stop for trout
Plan a lunch of local trout at the restaurant near the falls.
Head back before dark
Leave enough daylight for the return drive to the resort.
Experiences
6 Things to Do at the Waterfall
Waterfall Views
Watch about 180 feet of water pour down through the green pastures of Kharmang.
Trout Lunch
Enjoy local trout at the nearby restaurant, one of the classic Baltistan meals.
Fish Farm Visit
Tour the nearby fish farm and see how trout are raised in the cold mountain water.
Picnicking
Several spots around the falls are well suited to a relaxed family picnic.
Photography
Clear water, green fields and Karakoram peaks make every angle worth a photo.
Village Orchards
Drive past fruit and nut trees and fields of potatoes and maize on the way in.
Plan Your Visit
Visiting Manthokha Waterfall? Stay 36 km away.
Return each evening to riverside rooms, fresh meals and mountain views at Cascade Resorts.
Seasons
Best Time to Visit Manthokha Waterfall
Be Prepared
Tips Before You Go
- Carry your original ID or passport for the checkpoints in Kharmang.
- Use a vehicle suited to rough roads, or travel with a local driver.
- Take care near the water, as it is very cold and the rocks can be slippery.
- Take all litter with you and keep the stream clean.
- Ask our team about road conditions before you set out.
In Focus
A Closer Look
Keep Exploring
More Places to Visit Near Cascade Resorts
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
It is about 36 km, around 1 hour by road.
It is about 180 feet (55 metres) high.
It is about 80 km from Skardu city, a drive of around two hours.
May to September, when the weather is pleasant and the roads are open. Snow can restrict access in winter.
Yes. A nearby restaurant serves local trout, and there is a fish farm you can visit.
Plan Your Stay
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