The valley floor
Stream, meadow and forest around the huts.
Hidden valley of Shangus
Chatpal
A small forest valley in the Shangus area of Anantnag, opened to tourism recently with a cluster of wooden huts. Very quiet, very green, and almost unknown outside Kashmir.
Anantnag districtAbout 90 km · 3 hours from Srinagar
Chatpal is a narrow, forested valley in the Shangus area east of Anantnag. It was promoted as a tourist village only in recent years, with a small group of wooden huts beside a stream, and remains one of the least-visited places in Kashmir with accommodation.
There is little to “do” in the usual sense: walk the meadows and forest, sit by the stream, eat simple local food. That is the point. It suits travellers who have seen the main circuit and want a night of silence.
Practical notes
Huts are limited and simple; book ahead through us or the tourism department. The last part of the road is narrow. Mobile signal is patchy.
Things to do
What to see in Chatpal
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Srinagar — about 90 km via Anantnag and Shangus, around 3 hours.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Chatpal to a Kashmir package
Best Seller4N / 5D
Kashmir 4N/5D — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
The complete valley circuit with deluxe stays on MAP plan, a private vehicle throughout and an hour on Dal Lake by shikara.
- Dal Lake Shikara
- Gulmarg
- Sonamarg
- Pahalgam
Starting from₹27,200total, all inclusive
Houseboat Stay5N / 6D
Kashmir 5N/6D with Pahalgam Stay & Deluxe Houseboat
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam · Dal Lake
Adds a night in Pahalgam and a night aboard a deluxe Dal Lake houseboat to the classic valley circuit.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Pahalgam Stay
- Shikara Ride
- Private Sedan
Starting from₹29,700total, all inclusive
Budget Romance4N / 5D
Glimpse of Kashmir — 4N/5D Honeymoon
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
Deluxe houseboat, shikara ride, candlelight dinner and cake across the four main valley stops.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Shikara Ride
- Candle Dinner
- Cake
Starting from₹36,645total, all inclusive
Questions
Visiting Chatpal
Close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples. In the south: Kokernag, Verinag, Aharbal and Daksum. In the north, in summer only: Gurez, Bangus and the Lolab Valley.
The quieter valleys close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg and Nilnag Lake, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples, and the Lolab Valley in the north. In summer, Gurez and the trekking routes from Sonamarg and Aru are also open.
Absolutely. Every Kashmir tour package we offer can be customised to match your preferences, group size, budget and travel dates. Simply contact us with your requirements and we will design the perfect Kashmir itinerary for you.
Anantnag district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Anantnag
- PahalgamValley of Shepherds
- Betaab ValleyThe film valley above Pahalgam
- Aru ValleyMeadow village above Pahalgam
- BaisaranThe meadow above Pahalgam
- Lidder RiverPahalgam’s glacier river
- ChandanwariStart of the Amarnath Yatra
- Sheshnag LakeSacred lake on the Amarnath route
- Tulian LakeHigh lake above Pahalgam
- Mamal TemplePahalgam’s ancient Shiva temple
- FrislanRiverside stop on the Pahalgam road
- Martand Sun TempleThe 8th-century sun temple
- VerinagThe spring of the Jhelum
- Achabal GardenNur Jahan’s spring garden
- KokernagSprings, botanical garden and trout
- DaksumForest valley on the Bringi
- Sinthan TopSnow pass to Kishtwar
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Forest valley on the Bringi
Daksum
Springs, botanical garden and trout
Kokernag
Nur Jahan’s spring garden
Achabal Garden
Meadow village above Pahalgam