Charna Island

Charna Island

Charna Island is an ideal diving spot. Charna Island, the paradise on earth. One of the most beautiful islands in Pakistan. Surrounded by coral gardens replete with exotic marine life, the country’s second-largest island has become a paradise for water-sports lovers.

Charna Island for many is nothing less than a hidden paradise located in the Arabian Sea.

 About 9km west of the Hub River, at the boundary between the provinces of Balochistan and Sindh. Charna is approximately 1.2km long and 0.5km Wide Island. It’s known as "Cheerno".  In locally in fisherman people. It is 6 km away from Mubarak Village. Charna Island is best known and popular for Snorkeling and Scuba diving trips. This is one of the most stunning places in Pakistan With clear green water and a rocky mountain.

 Since the sea is calm with the absence of high tides, so the best time to snorkel is now especially in October till April. It is a natural phenomenon that the water seems & feels much warmer during the winters as compared to the summers. The mystery behind the water seeming to be warmer in winters than summers has really made it a wonderful experience, and a big tourist spot.

 

Charna Island is a small unpopulated island, Fishermen

of Mubarak Goth go for fishing near the Charna Island. You can also take boats to go Island from Mubarak Goth. Mubarak Goth is the second-largest fishermen locality in Karachi.

 There are many species of fish, crabs, and lobsters. Barracuda, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, cobia, Dorado, Tuna, angelfish, sea urchin, sea fan, oyster, ray fish, and rare green turtle.

  

Charna also used as a firing range by the Pakistan Navy. It is famous for water sports such as scuba diving, free diving, underwater photography, hiking, speed boating, kneeboarding, wake Tubing, jet skiing, cliff diving, and snorkeling.

It is the only island in Sindh to have crystal green water. The rocky island has no shores, and the water there is as calm as it gets. Rich in wildlife, Charna Island is not only a very popular spot among tourists, but the

local fishermen also come here a lot. It truly is a beautiful blessing, If you

have never been to an island, you have no idea how much you’re missing in life.

The journey is just two hours long from Karachi to your destiny. One thing that is for sure that Charna has one of the best water in the world. The island is well kept by the locals there, that there is not a single sign of pollution present there. The locals here are very friendly and hospitable. Especially, the fishing community, as the Pakistani nation they also love having visitors and tourists over. The clean island and peaceful water make you feel really relaxed and fresh. The best spot for taking the artistic view, the views are beautiful and look really artistic while the sunsets. Exploring caves & to cliff diving also charm of Charna Island.

Charna is also very famous for the blue whale sighting. A blue whale was spotted near the island, and since then many other whales have also been spotted, like the killer whales and Baleen whales. Whale sharks have also been spotted at Charna during the migratory season at the end of the summer, Leap of Faith: it is time to go cliff jumping: a 25 to 30 foot leap into the water. The idea is frightening, but at the same time exhilarating.

You can explore the caves at Charna Island, which are hidden from the naked eye but our experienced crew will take you deep into the heart of the mountain. 

Security is very tight on the island, so, ensure kept your indent documents as CNIC for local and Passport for foreigners.