Cascade Resorts • Skardu • Ghanche
Chunda Valley: Blossoms and Views High Above Skardu
In This Guide
About the Valley
Discover Chunda Valley in Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan
Getting There
How to Get There from Cascade Resorts
Drive towards Skardu
Travel about 69 km, around 1.9 hours by road, from Cascade Resorts.
Head up from Skardu city
The climb from Skardu city takes around 30 minutes to an hour.
Use a jeep or 4x4
The road is steep and winding, with some narrow sections.
Stop at the viewpoints
Pause at the natural viewpoints for views over Skardu and the Indus.
Pair with Katpana
Many visitors combine the valley with Katpana Desert and Katpana Lake on the same day.
Experiences
6 Things to Do in the Valley
Chunda Top Viewpoint
Look out over the whole of Skardu city, the Indus River and the snowy peaks.
Spring Blossoms
Walk among apricot orchards in full bloom, the valley's most famous sight.
Terraced Field Walks
Wander along the terraced fields and orchards that line the hillside.
Balti Village Life
See traditional village life and meet the welcoming local community.
Meadow Picnic
Enjoy a relaxed picnic in the green meadows above the city.
Sunset Over Skardu
Stay for sunset, when the valley below turns golden.
Plan Your Visit
Visiting Chunda Valley? Stay 69 km away.
Return each evening to riverside rooms, fresh meals and mountain views at Cascade Resorts.
Seasons
Best Time to Visit Chunda Valley
Be Prepared
Tips Before You Go
- Travel by jeep or 4x4, as the road is steep and narrow in places.
- Check the blossom timing before a spring visit, as it changes each year.
- Carry a warm layer, as it is cooler up above the city.
- Respect private orchards and fields, and ask before walking through them.
- Ask our team to plan a combined day with Katpana Desert.
In Focus
A Closer Look
Keep Exploring
More Places to Visit Near Cascade Resorts
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
It is about 69 km, around 1.9 hours by road.
Apricot blossoms appear in spring. Sources place the bloom between late February and May, depending on the year.
It sits at roughly 2,500 to 2,800 metres, about 500 metres above Skardu town.
A jeep or 4×4 is best, as the road is steep and winding with narrow sections.
You can see the whole of Skardu city, the Indus River and the surrounding snow capped peaks.
Plan Your Stay
See Skardu From Above, Then Rest by the River
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