Shounter Valley - Azad Kashmir

Abdullah Khan

Shounter is a valley in Upper Neelum Valley of Azad Kashmir from this valley one can reach the Astore Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan via Shounter Pass.

The valley is famous for its snow and mornings full of fog. Few lakes can be a cause to go there. The summer season, especially Mayand August is the best and ideal time to enjoy the visit. Tourists go there due to the beauty of its lakes. In summer, these lakes give astounding scenery to the outsiders.

It can be accessed from the Kel Valley by a jeep track which opens for a few months of the summer. This heavenly place has many picturesque and stunning places to see and visit. Lakes of this valley are famous all over Pakistan. The landscape is so breathtaking that one doesn't want to leave the valley once reached there.

Moreover, govt. of Pakistan has allotted a budget for a tunnel which would link the Shounter valley of Azad Kashmir and Rattu village of Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan. The tunnel would be approximately 10-12 km long and after completion, the distance of Islamabad to Khunjerab (Pak-China border) would be shortened by 8 hours. So this would be the third route to reach Gilgit-Baltistan, two routes already operational (KKH and route through Babusar Pass).

Lakes in the Shounter Valley are:

Chita Katha lake
Lunda Sar lake
Shounter lake
Baboon lake
Parrian Sar
SarWali Peak Base Camp Lake
Asman Baik Sar/Lake

Shounter Valley is a truly fantastic place to visit and enjoy the serenity of this breathtaking spot. So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip by clicking on the following button and fill the form.

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