Chatpal, Srinagar - Best Season to Visit, Things to Do

At a distance of 79 km from Srinagar, Chatpal is a beautiful hill town in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the unexplored places in Kashmir, and among the most scenic places to visit near Srinagar.

Tucked away in the quaint corner of south Kashmir, the quaint town of Chatpal is endowed with breathtaking stretches of lush greenery which are dotted with yellow and white wildflowers, the aroma of pine trees, a clear blue sky, and a fantastic view of the majestic mountains. Apart from the pristine beauty of the valley, there are not many tourist places to visit in Chatpal. However, Visitors can indulge in long nature walks through the rich green valleys, taste the local Kashmiri chai at a local store, embark on a trekking journey through the mountain trails that connect Chatpal to the rest of Kashmir valley where you can witness even more of nature's beauty. One can walk through the lines of apple and walnut orchards that are found in the region.

Surrounded by nothing but towering lush green mountains, Chatpal remains an untouched beauty, where commercialization is absent. The untouched natural beauty, coupled with the constant sound of an ever-flowing stream making its way through the rocks, the bird calls, and the rustling leaves of beautiful pine trees make it the perfect place to simply sit back in silence and soak in the charms of Kashmir's mountains as part of Kashmir tour.

To reach Chatpal, one can hire a cab from Srinagar which will take around two and half hours of journey. It is a completely isolated location that has very recently been discovered as a potential tourist spot by the government. The best stay option here is the tourist cottage provided by J&K Tourism. A caretaker is also provided by the bungalow authorities to serve the tourists. The tourist accommodation in Chatpal stands next to a stream.

Timings: 6 AM - 7 PM

Entry: Free