A pristine valley near Shigar that most visitors skip. Granite, streams, and zero crowds.
| Location | Near Shigar town, north of the valley road. |
| Character | Granite rock formations, clear streams, almost no visitors. |
| Access | Jeep track. 4WD recommended. |
| Camping | Wild camping. No facilities. No entry fee. |
| Combine with | Shigar Fort (same area). |
Chunda is not a single viewpoint — it is a stretch of open ground north of the Shigar valley road where weathered granite formations rise out of grass and gravel, broken up by clear glacial streams. It is the kind of place that rewards walking rather than ticking off a landmark. There is no gate, no ticket booth, and on most days no other visitors.
What makes it worth the detour is exactly what keeps the crowds away: there is nothing built here. You come for the rock, the running water, and the quiet. Bring a flask of chai, find a flat slab, and you will likely have the whole place to yourself. If you are already visiting Shigar Fort, Chunda sits in the same broad area and slots neatly into the same day.
| Route | Via Shigar, then a jeep track turning north off the valley road. |
| Vehicle | 4WD recommended — the track is rough and unpaved. |
| Entry | No entry fee, no checkpoint. |
| Facilities | None. Carry all food, water and fuel; pack out all rubbish. |
| Season | Late spring through early autumn. Avoid in deep winter when the high ground is snowbound. |
No. There is no gate or ticket booth at Chunda. It is open ground with no tourist infrastructure.
A 4WD is recommended. Access is by a rough jeep track that turns north off the Shigar valley road, and it is not suitable for low-clearance cars.
Yes, wild camping is possible. There are no facilities of any kind, so bring everything you need including water, food and fuel, and carry out all your rubbish.
It is a place for walking, picnicking and quiet time among granite formations and clear streams rather than a single attraction. Most people pair it with a visit to nearby Shigar.
Late spring through early autumn. The high ground around Shigar can be snowbound in deep winter, so the warmer months are far easier for access.