Shandur Lake

Shandur Lake, also known as Chitral Lake, is located in the lush green meadows in the Shandoor Plain. The stunning views of lake are attracted by number tourists every year due to its crystal clear water, pleasant weather, and majestic views of snow-capped mountains around it. The white and dark clouds creations in sky makes it more attractive.

Shandur Lake is just located near the Shandur Pass almost having the same altitude. It can be easily accessible from Chitral side as well as from Ghizer side. Due to the vastness of Shandur plains, sky becomes broader here that gives an entire different broader view. Specially in the night, it becomes vast sheet of shinning stars. One can perform camping here to enjoy the romantic memorable views of night in the cold atmosphere of the Shandoor plains.

About Chitral

Chitral, a beautiful valley in the Hindukush Range, is located on the western bank of the Chitral River, in the Northwest of Pakistan at the far end border with Afghanistan. Chitral is famous for the scenic beauty of Tirich Mir, which is the highest peak in the Hindukush Range.

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Address: Chitral, Kyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Pakistan

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3 Reviews about Shandur Lake

Fiza Baig 2024-06-04

It isa small, serene lake located in the mastuj valley of khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan Tje lake is surrounded by masjestic mountain and green forest The nature and atmosphere attract tourist

Fiza Baig 2024-06-04

It isa small, serene lake located in the mastuj valley of khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan Tje lake is surrounded by masjestic mountain and green forest The nature and atmosphere attract tourist

Khizra Qadri 2024-06-04

In terms of breathtaking natural scenery, the Chitral valley, which is in northern Pakistan, is among the most amazing locations on earth. It is quite mesmerizing with its gorgeous mountains, sulfur springs, juniper woods, amiable locals, and rivers brimming with the renowned trout fish. The deepest lake in the valley, Rambur Lake spans 263.44 hectares (2,634,400 m2) and has a maximum and mean depth of 55 m and 17.08 m, respectively. Chitral's distinct geography and historical ties to Central Asia and Europe have left traces of Greek, Persian, Tajik, and Turkish influences in its culture. The residents of Chitral refer to the region as "Kho," and they speak Khowar. Only in the Madaglasht Valley is Persian spoken.

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