There are amazing views here and one could spend hours watching the waterfalls. The picnic area on site with a full restaurant makes it even more attractive to local tourists. With a warm cup of tea in the background and waterfalls in the background, your evening becomes even more special.
In order to reach Manthoka Waterfall, you will have to drive approximately 120 kilometers from Skardu Valley. There is no problem getting around the place (totally contrary to my expectations). Local transportation is not that comfortable, so renting a car is a good option. Renting a sedan will cost you about 5000 Pakistani rupees (around 35 dollars), but renting a five-door will cost you about 8000-10000 rupees (60-80 dollars).
In Skardu, Pakistan, there is a waterfall called Manthokha Waterfall. It is approximately 180 feet high from ground level and located 60 kilometers from the main town of Skardu. It is a beautiful place that refreshes you after a long drive.
The sound of waterfalls and water itself gives you a different sense of relaxation. On the site are many hotels that serve good tea, pakoras, fish, and Chicken Karahi. Beautiful spring waters surround the area as well.
In the vicinity of the waterfall there is a resort called MANTHOKA WATERFALL RESORT and Himalaya Restaurant, which serves fresh fish and fries.
Foreign travelers will have to pay Rs.500 per head for entry ticket. Local tourists will have to pay Rs.200 per person.
You can visit many places near to Attabad Lake to explore the surroundings. Most of the sightseeing places are:
Kharmang Valley is home to the Manthoka Waterfall, which is located around 120km from Skardu.
Roads make it easy to access the waterfall. There is a beautiful landscape along the journey, as well as interesting and amazing viewpoints.
Rental tree houses overlooking the waterfall are available for rent. As well as the restaurant, there is a convenience store where many local products are sold. A picnic would also be a good idea.
It is a breathtaking waterfall. There is a wooden bridge that you have to cross to get to it, which is secured with metal cables, meaning that little pieces of it move back and forth, which is a lot of fun.
In this area, there are several opportunities for photographs. Many uneven, steep, and slippery paths lead to the waterfall and further up the waterfall.
I would highly recommend wearing sturdy slip-resistant footwear as you climb the waterfall. As you come closer to the waterfall, you should expect to get wet due to the strong spray generated by the waterfall.
There is a pretty good road leading to Kharmang Valley. A speed of 80 km/h is expected on average, despite bumpy and pitted terrain. Certainly, the route to Kharmang is filled with natural beauty and one is forced to stop at places just to enjoy the serenity.
After crossing the footbridge, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the relaxing view of the waterfall. As water falls from a height of about 100 feet, it burbles around and makes its way across the rocky patches. It is possible to take photographs with waterfalls in the background or even under them.
The resort also has a small Tuck Shop. Resort prices are higher than those found in mainstream Skardu Market.
