Chunda Valley Skardu Pakistan

Chunda Valley is a spectacular and breathtaking valley in Skardu city only at a short distance of about one hour drive from the downtown, Yadgar Chowk Skardu.

This valley is located at a raised ground providing you a spectacular view of whole Skardu City. You can have an awesome view of Skardu Airport and and enjoy the takeoff and landing of aircrafts. 
The best season to visit Chunda is during Spring Blossom (April) or during June - September. 

Cherry blossom in Chunda, Spring in Chundah and Skardu, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltisan, Apricot, Almond, Pear, Walnut, Apple

Spring blossom season in the Gilgit-Baltistan is the best season to visit the Chunda Valley to witness the area filled with so many colors of different kinds of fruit bearing plants. 

The spring blossom season starts early Late February  and continues till end of April in Gilgit-Baltistan. It starts from Chilas District and Gilgit District in later February and ends at the last valleys of District Ghanche in Baltistan. At the foothills of the Siachen Glacier, Kondos Valley will be the last to observe the blossom around the end of the April. 

Anyway, trees of Apricot, Cherry, Apple, Almond, Pear each with different color of flower and fragrance welcome you to the region. 

Cherry blossom, Spring, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltisan, Apricot, Almond, Pear, Walnut, Apple

Cherry blossom, Spring, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltisan, Apricot, Almond, Pear, Walnut, Apple

Cherry blossom, Spring, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltisan, Apricot, Almond, Pear, Walnut, Apple


Cherry blossom, Spring, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltisan, Apricot, Almond, Pear, Walnut, Apple



Pics Credit: Qammer Wazir 










Pic Credit: Mehdi Bukhari

Q & As

Which country is Chunda Valley in?

A. Chunda Valley is in the northern Pakistan's city of Skardu. It is located around half an hour drive from the downtown Skardu. 

How far is Skardu from Chunda Valley?

A. It is in the vicinity of Skardu. It takes around half an hour. 

How do you get to Chunda Valley?

A. For going to Chunda Valley there are mulitple routes. It depedns on where you are stying. Say, you are staying in the main Bazar of Skardu, then you'll take the Gilgit-Skardu Highway and from the Gmaba Bazar, you'll turn left. But make sure you go there with 4 x 4 vehicles because the terrain is sloppy and road is rough. 
Is Skardu part of India or Pakistan?

A. Skardu is neither part of India nor Pakistan. It is a disputed territory in Gilgit-Baltistan. After the partition of India and Pakistan Skardu was librated by the local revolt against the then occupying force, Army of the Muharaja Hari Singh who was emperor of the Kashmir Region. Then they made an accession with Pakistan. But Pakistan made it part of the Pakistan Occupied Region of Kashmir to make the case stronger any time the plebiscite is held in accordance with the UN Charter, 47, 91, 96. 

What is Chunda Valley distance from Skardu?

A.  It is around 16 KM.

What is the Chunda valley Skardu map

A. It is part of the Skardu City on a raised hilly area.

What are the Chunda valley Skardu tour packages?

It varies depending on the vehicle you choose.

A. What is the Chunda valley Skardu weather?

The weather is dependent on season. It summers it will have a pleasant weather. It autumn and spring it will be bit cold.

Is Chunda valley road dangerous?

A. It is not feasible to carry cars there. It is not dangerous, but the road is bit sloppy and bumpy.

Where can I find HD Chunda Valley photos?

A.  HD pctires are attached above, if you want to see more, visit our Facebook Page.

What is Basho Valley distance from Skardu and how much time it takes to reach there?

A. It is around 52 KM.

What is the Chunda valley height?

A. The height of Chunda Valley is around 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) 

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