Chitta Katha Lake
Chitta Katha Lake is an Alpine Lake located in Shounter Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an elevation of 13,500 feet (4,100 m). It is located in Shounter Valley, Azad Kashmir. The place can be thought of as a junction of Neelum, Naran, and Skardu. Trek level is Moderate to Hard. We have done this lake many times. On avg, we will trek 6 to 7 hours a day with stops now and then and covering8 to 9 KM a day.
Chitta Katha is a regional name that means “White Stream”. The inception of the lake Chita Katha Sar is the Chitta Katha stream which is flowing from Mount Harri Parbat. This Mountain is a religious place for the Hindu followers who relate it to Lord Shiva and the eternal sanctuary of their Lord “The Kailash”. Chita Katha lake is accessible through a rough but beautiful and scenic trek.
After reaching there, bewitching beauty and supernatural charm mesmerize the tourists. The jeep track starts from Kel to Domail Bala. It is a rough shingle road of 20 kilometers (12 miles) in length. The hiking trek starts along with a 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long lush green beautiful patch.
The lake is accessible from Kel by a 20-kilometers (12 mi) jeep track and then 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) hiking trek.
Trek Information
- Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights
- Date: July, August 2023
- Temperature: Normal in the daytime while Cold at Night
- Trek Level: Difficult
- Max Altitude: 13,500 ft
- Gathering Point: I-8 Markaz
- Booking Deadline: 10 days before departure
Itinerary
Day 1 – Islamabad to Shounter Valley Departure for Chitta Khatta Basecamp at 12:30 AM, Arrival Sharda at 7:30 AM, Transfer to local 4×4 Jeeps for Chitakhata Basecamp, Arrival Chitakhata Basecamp at 03:00 PM, Allocation of Camps and refresh and relax. Dinner, and Overnight in Shounter valley
Day 2 – Daak Two Wake up at 7:00AM, Breakfast at 8:00 AM Start our trek from Chitakhata village to Daak Two, Arrival at basecamp around 4:00 PM, Dinner, and Overnight in Camps.
Day 3 Wake up at 7:00 AM, Breakfast at 8:00 AM Start our trek from Daak Two to Chita khata Lake, Arrival at Lake around 12:00 PM, Sightseeing and Photography. Start trek towards Chitakhata Village. Dinner and Overnight in Camps at Chitakhata Village.
Day 4 : Early Morning Breakfast 6:00 AM.
Transfer into Jeeps for Sharda, Arrival at Sharda 12:00 PM .Transfer to own transport and continue to drive towards Islamabad, Arrival in Islamabad around 8:00 PM. Drop Participants End of tour[/tg_accordion]
Package Cost
- PKR 30,000 per person from Islamabad
- PKR 5,000 extra for couples for camp on twin sharing
- 10% discount on a group of 4+
Required Gear
- Rucksack/ 45-60 Liter Bag
- Warm Jacket
- Hiking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Warm clothes, socks, and Cap
- Hiking Stick
- Gloves, Head Lamp, and Water Bottle
- Sunblock and Sunglasses
- Personal Medicines & Hygiene
- Sleeping Bag
Note: If you don’t have the equipment, we can arrange all the equipment or guide you from where you can buy equipment for yourself.
Payment Procedure
- 50% advance payment for booking confirmation and remaining at the time of departure.
- Payment can be transferred either online to our Bank Account or Pay Cash at our office
- Payment Mode: Via Bank
- Bank: Allied Bank Limited
- A/C Number: 06510010039838510010
- A/C Title: Imran Anwar
Refund Policy
- 1 day or less, 100% cancellation of charges does apply.
- 2 days or less, 75% cancellation of charges does apply.
- 3 days or more– 50% cancellation of charges does apply.
- 7 days or more – 30% cancellation of charges does apply.
Tour Leader & Experience
Group will be led by the most professional and experienced Team of TourRanger. Team TourRanger specializes in arranging trekking tours and has successfully done multi-day trekking across the North including Churko Peak Winter Summit (4300m), K2 Base Camp Trek, Ratti Gali to Besal Naran Trek, Chitta Katha lake, Supat Valley Trek, Musa ka Musala, Makra Peak, and Ganga Choti winter summit, Backpacking in Chitral and successful expedition to Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar (6050m).
Contact for further information
- Call/WhatsApp: +92333 5115447 or +92334 4904842
- Office Address: Malikabad Shopping Mall, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
-
DepartureI 8 Markaz KFC Islamabad
-
Departure Time12:30 AM
-
Return Time11:30 PM
-
IncludedComfortable TransportWaterproof CampsFresh Cooked Standard Breakfast, Daypacks, and DinnerProfessional and Experience GuidesCook and Kitchen UtensilsFuel and Road Toll TaxesBasic First Aid KitGovernment NOC & Premissions
-
Not IncludedPorters for carrying personal backpack or luggageOther expenses of personal nature (drinks, phone calls, laundary )Medication, evacuation and rescue in case of emergencyPersonal insurance & liabilitiesSleeping BagAnything not mentioned in the itinerary and what’s included section
-
Maps
It was my first trip with tour rangers and they plan/execute it very well from start to end ,
Imran and Swati both are friendly and experienced and they help and guide us on each step and lead us to the lake .
I strongly recommend these guys for every trip.
3 Reviews
The best company for trekking, love their passion for trekking!
Chitta Katha Lake was my third trip with Tour Rangers and I can personally vouch that this is the best adventure company operating in Pakistan at the moment. Every single detail is planned to perfection. The tour guides, Imran & Shoaib are not just tour operators but great mentors. Their guidance and motivation brings the best in you.
Great company, great management, awesome time management skills and most importantly, amazing people and brothers.