Most visitors see Manthokha waterfall as a day trip and sleep in Skardu, which has far more choice of rooms. For those looking for hotels near Manthokha waterfall itself, there is one established resort right at the falls, plus a handful of simple guesthouses in Kharmang district.
This guide compares the options, with prices where they are published, so you can decide whether staying overnight by the falls is worth it.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| At the falls | Manthokha Waterfall Resort: treehouses and lofts, from about PKR 30,000/night (2025-26) |
| Elsewhere in Kharmang | A few simple guesthouses; book ahead in summer |
| In Skardu | The widest choice of hotels, about 2 hours from the falls |
| Best for a short trip | Skardu, with Manthokha as a day trip |
| Best for a slower Kharmang visit | The resort at Manthokha, or a Kharmang guesthouse |
The resort right at the falls
Manthokha Waterfall Resort sits beside the falls in Kharmang and is, as of 2025-26, the only established, bookable property directly at the site. It offers wooden treehouses and larger lofts, a restaurant serving locally sourced food including trout, free WiFi, private parking, and airport pickup from Skardu that can be arranged in advance.
Published 2025-26 rates put the treehouses (which sleep two) at around PKR 30,000 a night, and the larger lofts (which sleep up to four) at around PKR 40,000 a night. Treat these as a guide rather than a quote — like everywhere in the north, rates move with the season and demand, and are highest around Eid and summer weekends.
This suits visitors who want to wake up beside the waterfall, build in a quiet extra day in Kharmang, or break a longer trip east from Skardu rather than doing the round trip in one day. Book well ahead for the summer season, since it is a small property.
Simple guesthouses in Kharmang
Beyond the resort, Kharmang has a handful of simple guesthouses scattered through the valley, mostly basic rooms rather than purpose-built tourist accommodation. They are a fallback rather than a first choice: fewer facilities, and availability that can be unpredictable outside the main season. If you want this option, ask a Skardu hotel or driver to check ahead, since online booking is limited or non-existent for most of them.
Staying in Skardu instead
For most people, the simplest plan is to stay in Skardu and treat Manthokha as a two-hour-each-way day trip. Skardu has by far the widest range of hotels, from budget guesthouses to higher-end properties, and it keeps you close to the city's other sights and to the airport. Our guide to where to stay in Skardu compares the areas, and our guide to Manthokha waterfall covers the drive out and back.
Which should you choose?
Choose Skardu if you have a short trip, want to see Manthokha alongside Shangrila, Upper Kachura, Shigar or the Katpana desert, or would rather keep one base for your whole Baltistan trip.
Choose the resort at Manthokha if you have time to spare, want to see the falls without the crowds of a day-trip window, or are planning to continue further into Kharmang towards Khamosh waterfall or Kharmang Fort the next day. Our guide to places to visit in Kharmang lays out what else that could include.
Guesthouses elsewhere in Kharmang suit travellers on a tighter budget who still want a night in the valley and don't mind fewer facilities, arranged locally rather than online.
Booking and what to expect
- Book ahead in summer, especially around Eid and on weekends, when the resort and any guesthouse rooms fill up.
- Bring cash. ATMs are unreliable this far up the valley; carry more than you expect to need.
- There is no fuel beyond the main villages on the way up, so fill the tank in Skardu or Mehdiabad before continuing.
- Confirm what is included — meals, transfers and WiFi vary by property, so ask when you book rather than assuming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hotel right at Manthokha waterfall?
Yes. Manthokha Waterfall Resort has treehouses and lofts directly at the site, bookable in advance, with prices from around PKR 30,000 a night as of 2025-26.
Do I need to stay overnight to visit Manthokha?
No. Most visitors do it as a day trip from Skardu, about two hours each way. Staying over suits those who want more time in Kharmang or a quieter visit to the falls.
Are there budget options near Manthokha waterfall?
There are a few simple guesthouses elsewhere in Kharmang, though with fewer facilities and less certain availability than the resort at the falls. Ask a Skardu hotel or driver to check ahead.
Is it better to stay in Skardu or at Manthokha?
Skardu suits a short trip and gives you the widest choice of hotels and other sights nearby. Staying at Manthokha suits travellers with more time who want to linger at the falls or continue further into Kharmang.
Is there mobile signal or WiFi near Manthokha?
The resort at the falls advertises WiFi for guests. Mobile coverage in the wider valley is patchy, so don't rely on it away from the main villages.
