Shounter valley in Neelum Valley AJK

Shounter also caleed spoon lake located in Upper Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. From Shounter valley, one can cross the Shounter Pass to go in Astore at Rattoo. May to August is the best time to go to that place. It can be gain access to through a jeep track from Kel which only gets opened for a few months of the year. A best place for camping lovers, as camping is mainly common here; no such accommodation facility is available.

Shounter Lake is a scenic lake located in valley at the elevation of 3,100 meters (10,200 ft). The lake is fed by the surrounding mountains glacial waters. The lake is accessible from Kel town of Neelum Valley, by a jeepable track.

At one place a town of Upper Domel was visible. As you move further than Upper Domel, Shounter Pass is also located at a height beyond Shounter Lake (Spoon Lake), on which lies the Rattu Valley of Gilgit Astore. From the Upper Domail a track emerges that leads to the Sarwali Peak Base Camp.

This valley only accessible in summer season. Harsh winter season and heavy snowfall will not allow you to reach there. Check the temperature and season before visit this place.

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. 

Lakes in the Shounter

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

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