Manthokha Waterfall
A roughly 180-foot waterfall in a shady valley in Kharmang District, cooled by mist and one of the most popular falls around Skardu.
Manthokha Waterfall lies in Kharmang District, about 70 km southeast of Skardu. Fed by glacial meltwater, its drop of roughly 55 metres is framed by willows, poplars and apricot orchards. In summer, mist hangs over the falls and the air feels refreshingly cool. Below the falls, simple riverside tables and snack stalls serve trout that you can eat while paddling in the water. The drive along the Skardu–Kharmang road, where some stretches are narrow, takes about 2 hours, so it is often done as a day trip. Summer weekends are busy. Entry is free, but parking costs a fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Chaqchan Mosque
- Khaplu Palace
- Satpara Lake
- Blind Lake (Zharba Tso)
- Manthal Buddha Rock
- Kharpocho Fort (Skardu Fort)
- Amburik Mosque