Chitta Katha Lake Trek — 4 Days
Trek to Chitta Katha Lake (4,100m) in Shounter Valley, Azad Kashmir — camp at Daak Two, hike to the "White Stream" alpine lake beneath Harri Parbat.
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Difficulty
Level 2Max altitude
≈4,100m
Group size
Max 10
Best season
July – September
Starts from
I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Overview
- 🏞️ One of Pakistan's most stunning alpine lakes — turquoise water ringed by snow-dusted peaks at 4,100m, with Harri Parbat as the backdrop
- 🏔️ Where three regions meet — Chitta Katha sits at the junction of Neelum Valley, Naran, and the Skardu route, in some of the most dramatic terrain in Azad Kashmir
- 🧭 Tried and tested route — TourRangers has led this trek multiple times and knows the trail, the jeep track, and the timing inside out
- 🚙 Everything organized — transport from Islamabad, jeep transfers through Shounter Valley, campsite setup, meals, and guidance handled end to end
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days, 3 nights · tap any day to expand.
- 1Late night departure from I-8 Markaz, Islamabad at 12:30 AM, driving through the night toward Azad Kashmir. The long road follows the Neelum River valley deeper into the mountains, with the scenery improving with every hour. We arrive in Sharda around 1:30 PM — a historic town that was once home to the ancient Sharda Peeth, a major centre of learning and pilgrimage. Camps and rooms are allocated, and the rest of the afternoon is yours to freshen up, rest, and explore Sharda at your own pace. Dinner and overnight in Sharda (hotel or camping).Altitude:~1,980mMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Stay:Hotel / camping in Sharda
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What's included
8 in your package
- All land transportation
- Waterproof camps
- Freshly-cooked standard breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Professional, experienced guides and tour leader
- Cook and kitchen utensils
- Fuel and road tolls/taxes
- Basic first-aid kit
- Government NOC & permissions
Not included
Please arrange these separately
- Porters for your personal backpack or luggage
- Personal expenditures (drinks, phone calls, laundry)
- Medication, evacuation and emergency rescue
- Personal insurance & liabilities
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions
What to pack
45–60 L rucksack
Warm jacket
Hiking shoes
Rain coat
Warm clothes, socks & cap
Hiking stick
Gloves, headlamp & water bottle
Sunblock & sunglasses
Personal medicines & hygiene items
Sleeping bag
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Where you'll travel
Shounter Valley, Azad Kashmir · departs from I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Regions on this trip:Neelum Valley
Frequently asked
Everything you might be wondering before you book — tap a question to expand.
It's rated Difficult. You'll trek 6–7 hours per day over 8–9 km of mountain terrain, including a jeep ride on a rough shingle road. Prior trekking experience and reasonable fitness are recommended.
July to September, once the high trail clears of snow. Days are pleasant but nights at the lake are cold, so bring warm layers and a good sleeping bag.
The Shounter Valley jeep track is rough but well-traveled during the trekking season. TourRangers uses experienced local jeep drivers who know the road intimately.
Choose a departure date and pay a 50% deposit by bank transfer or in person at our Islamabad office. Once we receive your receipt, your seat is confirmed and you're added to a private WhatsApp group with your trip leader.
Cancellation charges apply on a sliding scale, based on how close to departure you cancel: 3 days or less — 100% cancellation charge; 5 days or less — 75%; 7 days or more — 50%; 10 days or more — 30%.
Your group is led by the most professional and experienced team at TourRangers. We specialise in arranging trekking tours and have successfully run multi-day treks and expeditions across the north — including the Churko Peak Winter Summit (4,300 m), K2 Base Camp Trek, Ratti Gali to Besal–Naran Trek, Chitta Katha Lake, Supat Valley Trek, Musa Ka Musalla, Makra Peak and the Ganga Choti winter summit, backpacking in Chitral, and a successful expedition to Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar (6,050 m).
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Traveller reviews
“The best company for trekking, love their passion for trekking!”
Sameer Ashfaq
“Chitta Katha Lake was my third trip with Tour Rangers...best adventure company in Pakistan. Guides Imran & Shoaib are mentors. Great management and time management skills.”
Ahmed Aleem
“First trip, very well planned. Imran and Swati friendly and experienced, guiding at each step.”
Farhan Asghar
“Best experience, everything well managed, highly recommend services.”
Shabana
“Awesome trip, friendly environment, professional guys, recommend for trekking.”
Khawar
“Overall experience really good. Tour guide Mr. Waqas helpful and cooperative.”
Ahmed Faraz
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