GANGABAL TREK 4D/3N
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OVERVIEW
Discover the grandeur of the Kashmir Gangabal Trek, the premier high-altitude alpine trek in the region. Set at the foothills of the majestic Mount Harmukh, this trek offers a unique and tranquil beauty, especially during the summer when wildflowers bloom profusely along the shores of Gangbal Lake.
Highlights of the Gangabal Trek:
- Scenic Beauty: Nestled at the base of Mount Harmukh, Gangabal Lake is renowned for its serene and picturesque environment. The crystal-clear waters and surrounding wildflowers create a breathtaking landscape.
- Historical Significance: Naranag, the starting point of the trek, is located in the Ganderbal district. It is famous for its scenic meadows and ancient Shiva Temple, adding a touch of historical and cultural richness to the trek.
- Diverse Landscapes: The trekking trail passes through lush green meadows, crystal-clear brooks, beautiful gorges, thick jungles, and snow-covered peaks, offering a diverse and captivating journey.
Trekking Experience:
- Best Time to Trek: Mid-summer is ideal for this trek, allowing you to fully appreciate the lush landscapes and pleasant weather.
- All-Season Trek: Unlike other treks, the Gangabal Trek is suitable for all seasons, providing a year-round opportunity for adventure and exploration.
- Unique Features: The trek includes one of India’s largest alpine lakes, Gangabal Lake, fed by the glacier of the legendary Mount Harmukh, which is considered the abode of Lord Shiva.
How To Prepare Yourself For The Trek?
The trek demands physical fitness, you must take good care of your health, shape yourself well and be fit and fine. Trekkers can train themselves by working out regularly in gym along with running, walking on incline, cycling, cross-training and stretching on a daily basis. Along with physical health mental fitness is important equally!
Who is suitable for the Gangabal Lake Trek?
- First-time trekkers are welcome to apply, with a genuine interest in trekking and mountaineering.
- Participants must be physically fit and possess ample stamina, able to comfortably cover a distance of 5 kilometers in 30 minutes without experiencing distress.
- The ability to carry a backpack weighing between 10-15 kilograms is required.
- Prospective trekkers should not have any pre-existing heart problems, high blood pressure, asthma, or other health issues that could be exacerbated by the trekking environment.
ITENARY
- Altitude – 2,130 M
- Time Duration – 3 HR Drive
We shall be driving through the villages of Ganderbal in the Sind valley and shall make it to Naranag. We shall also visit the 9th century Buddhist temple enroute. A three-hour drive from Srinagar to Naranag base camp. An acclimatization walks around the base camp and an overnight stay.
- Altitude – 3,200 M
- Time Duration – 5 HR
This day we will start trekking from Naranag via Butshree Top, which is at an altitude of 3200M, and opens onto a beautiful meadow Trunkhol Meadow (3400M). The trekking trail will pass through dense pine forest. The place is serene and gives the view of surrounding thick mountains of pine. We will be staying overnight at Trunkhol.
- Altitude – 3,400 M
- Time Duration – 3 HR
This day we shall be walking through the meadows of Bodpathri. It is a flower-strewn path that leads to Gangabal Lake via Nundkol Lake. First, we get to see a calm and fascinating Nundkol Lake just at the hem of Mount Harmukh. We see the might Harmukh standing tall in the valley with its glaciers that feed the lake. On the same day we trek for a short distance to see the eternal beautiful Gangabal Lake (3587m).
Gangabal Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in India and the biggest in Kashmir. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. The lake abounds with trout fish having varied colours and taste.
- Altitude – 2,130 M
- Time Duration – 6 HR
This Day we will leave Gangabal and trek back to Naranag. We shall take the same route and cross through meadows of Budpathri, Trunkhol and descend from Butsheri to reach Naranag. From Naranag, we shall take a car ride for Srinagar.
In case of extra time, our representative is likely to take you around Srinagar.
Srinagar – Naranag
Naranag – Trunkhol Meadow via Butsheri
Trunkhol – Gangabal
Departure: Gangabal – Naranag – Srinagar
Srinagar – Naranag
- Altitude – 2,130 M
- Time Duration – 3 HR Drive
We shall be driving through the villages of Ganderbal in the Sind valley and shall make it to Naranag. We shall also visit the 9th century Buddhist temple enroute. A three-hour drive from Srinagar to Naranag base camp. An acclimatization walks around the base camp and an overnight stay.
Naranag – Trunkhol Meadow via Butsheri
- Altitude – 3,200 M
- Time Duration – 5 HR
This day we will start trekking from Naranag via Butshree Top, which is at an altitude of 3200M, and opens onto a beautiful meadow Trunkhol Meadow (3400M). The trekking trail will pass through dense pine forest. The place is serene and gives the view of surrounding thick mountains of pine. We will be staying overnight at Trunkhol.
Trunkhol – Gangabal
- Altitude – 3,400 M
- Time Duration – 3 HR
This day we shall be walking through the meadows of Bodpathri. It is a flower-strewn path that leads to Gangabal Lake via Nundkol Lake. First, we get to see a calm and fascinating Nundkol Lake just at the hem of Mount Harmukh. We see the might Harmukh standing tall in the valley with its glaciers that feed the lake. On the same day we trek for a short distance to see the eternal beautiful Gangabal Lake (3587m).
Gangabal Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in India and the biggest in Kashmir. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. The lake abounds with trout fish having varied colours and taste.
Departure: Gangabal – Naranag – Srinagar
- Altitude – 2,130 M
- Time Duration – 6 HR
This Day we will leave Gangabal and trek back to Naranag. We shall take the same route and cross through meadows of Budpathri, Trunkhol and descend from Butsheri to reach Naranag. From Naranag, we shall take a car ride for Srinagar.
In case of extra time, our representative is likely to take you around Srinagar.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping bags.
Sleeping mattresses.
Toilet tents.
Kitchen tents.
Daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on trekking days.
All passes and permits.
EXCLUSIONS
Personal expenses like calls, camera, alcohol etc.
Travel insurance [mandatory].
Transportation from Srinagar to Sonmarg and return.
Any other emergency expenses.
Anything else not mentioned in inclusions.
Add-on Services
⦿ Transportation
Enhance your trekking experience with our convenient transportation service from Srinagar to Srinagar for just INR 1500 per person. Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off at the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar.
⦿ Offloading
Lighten your load and focus on the journey ahead by opting for our offloading service. For a fee of INR 2500 per bag for the entire duration of the trek, we'll carry your backpack, with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg. Please note that only proper trekking backpacks are permitted for offloading; no trolleys or suitcases will be accepted. Rest assured, our service complies with the maximum load limit of 40kg per pony, as recommended by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.
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FAQs
The Tulian Lake trek is challenging. It is in no way recommended to finish in a day. It will expose one to altitude sickness and can be fatal. The ideal duration for the trek is 3 days which lets you acclimatize well and enjoy the beauty of the trek and lake.
This lake trek is a summer trek. The best time to visit this lake is between July to September.
You are compelled to follow every curve of the shape. The trip to Tulian Lake is the whole Kashmir journey. It features some of the most amazing forests, the largest meadows, jaw-dropping clearings, magnificent camping valleys, and an exquisite alpine lake.
Yes, a beginner can do a Tulian trek. It is best suited for beginners. However, before you embark on the trek, make sure you do some preparations. Work on your stamina and core strength. Do a weekly hike to your nearest hill or mountain. In the gym add squats to your routine exercise.
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