KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK 7D/6N
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OVERVIEW
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir with the iconic Kashmir Great Lakes Trek. Imagine traversing through seven enchanting alpine lakes and conquering three awe-inspiring mountain passes, all amidst the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas.
This epic adventure spans 7 days and 6 nights, covering approximately 65 kilometers of pristine wilderness, with elevations reaching around 13,000 feet.
Kashmir, often hailed as the ultimate dream destination, beckons travelers with its towering peaks, verdant valleys, crystalline lakes, and meandering rivers. It’s a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, boasting a rich tapestry of flora and fauna waiting to be discovered.
But this trek is more than just a physical challenge—it’s a rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Amidst the serenity of the trail, you’ll find solace for your mind and spirit, leaving behind the stresses of the modern world.
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek needs no introduction; its name alone evokes a sense of grandeur and adventure. It’s a journey that promises a treasure trove of memories, each step leaving an indelible mark on your soul. From panoramic vistas to tranquil lakeshores, every moment spent in this pristine wilderness is a testament to the majesty of nature.
Join us on this odyssey through the heart of Kashmir, where every step is a revelation, and every vista is a masterpiece waiting to be admired. Experience the true essence of adventure with the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek—a voyage of discovery, serenity, and unparalleled beauty.
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 Kashmir Great Lakes 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.
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FIXED DEPARTURE DATES
ITENARY
- Altitude: 11,500 ft to 7,450 ft.
- 15 kms trek (Approx. 7 hours).
- The trail is a descent till the last point of the trek – Naranag, so take care of your knees and ankles.
- The trail will pass through pine tree forests.
- On advance booking, our company can arrange transport to Srinagar (on a chargeable basis).
- After a 70 km drive, you will reach Srinagar by 6:30 pm.
- Altitude: 7,800 ft to 11,500 ft.
- 11 kms trek (Approx. 8 hours).
- After breakfast, we trek to Nichnai via Shekdur.
- The trail takes you through meadows, dense forests with maple, pine and bhoj trees.
- After approx. half an hour, we get an army check post where we have to submit our id proofs.
- While you are at it, you can enjoy an awesome view of the Sonmarg valley or the Thajiwas glacier.
- The trek from Shitkadi to Shekdur goes through thick forests of pine trees and will take approx. 2.5 hours.
- At Shekdur, you can binge on local instant noodles and omelette if you wish to.
- We follow the Nichnai stream as we trek from Shekdur to Nichnai.
- We have lunch at the Nichnai stream, after Shekdur.
- Altitude: 11,500 ft to 12,000 ft via 13100 ft.
- 12 kms trek (Approx. 7 hours).
- Trek from Nichnai to Nichnai Pass will be an ascent which will take approx. 1.5 hour.
- At the top of Nichnai Pass you can get BSNL network, which is the last point under mobile coverage area.
- From Nichnai Pass to Vishansar there is a descent.
- At Vishansar campsite, lunch will be offered.
- We can visit the Vishansar lake which is just 15 minutes’ walk from the campsite. It is the first lake of the trek and one of the most beautiful ones.
- We can do fishing at the lake with permission from Srinagar Fishing Department.
- Vishansar is visited by hordes of sheep and their shepherds are known for interesting stories.
- The campsite is a unique place with an open ground and you can play volleyball, cricket etc.
- Beware of dogs at campsite.
- Altitude: 12,000ft to 12,000ft via 13,750ft.
- 14 kms trek (Approx. 10 hours).
- We start the trek earlier than usual.
- The trail passes from Vishansar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass; the highest point of the trek.
- From Vishansar, the trail takes a steep ascent till Gadsar Pass.
- We can see the Kishansar Lake on the way.
- From the Gadsar Pass till the camp site, we descend gradually.
- We can spot the Gadsar Lake en-route.
- You might also spot the glacier of Gadsar Lake.
- After the Gadsar Lake, we will reach the campsite in 2 hours.
- Just a few minutes before our campsite, we will have another army checkpoint and we will have to share our id proofs with them.
- Packed lunch will be provided.
- Altitude: 12,000 ft to 12,000 ft.
- 9 kms trek (Approx. 6 hours).
- From mid of July to mid of August, the trail is laden with vibrant flowers.
- We need to share our ids at another army check post en-route.
- Moving on, we see two small lakes which are often mistaken as Satsar Lakes.
- We will visit the Satsar Twin Lakes, in the afternoon, which are approx. 1.3 hour.
- Satsar Twin Lakes are also known as Mengan Top.
- Those twin lakes are between the middle of the mountain.
- Altitude: 12,000 ft to 11,500 ft 13000.
- 11 kms trek (Approx. 6 hours).
- We walk on rocky paths for approx. an hour and ascend till Zaj Pass.
- At the pass, you can enjoy views of the 4 lakes, Mt. Harmukh and its glacier.
- From the pass we descend till the Gangbal Lake and camp at Nandkol Lake.
- We visit the Gangbal Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in the trek.
- Post dinner, a team of Kashmiri staff members will perform their traditional songs and dance.
- Altitude: 11,500 ft to 7,450 ft.
- 15 kms trek (Approx. 7 hours).
- The trail is a descent till the last point of the trek – Naranag, so take care of your knees and ankles.
- The trail will pass through pine tree forests.
- On advance booking, our company can arrange transport to Srinagar (on a chargeable basis).
- After a 70 km drive, you will reach Srinagar by 6:30 pm.
Arrival in Sonmarg
Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur
Nichnai to Vishansar Lake via Nachnai Pass
Vishansar Lake to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass
Gadsar to Satsar
Satsar to Gangabal Twin Lakes via Zaj Pass
Gangabal to Naranag
Arrival in Sonmarg
- Altitude: 7800 ft.
- 90 kms drive from srinagar, Approx 3 hours.
- If booked in advance, we can arrange pick up from TRC at 3pm.
- Our campsite is near the Sindh River (Shitkadi village).
- Since there are no shops around ensure that you have all that you need already.
- Remember to carry your id proof in original and 2 photo copies (will be submitted at the army check post).
Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur
- Altitude: 7,800 ft to 11,500 ft.
- 11 kms trek (Approx. 8 hours).
- After breakfast, we trek to Nichnai via Shekdur.
- The trail takes you through meadows, dense forests with maple, pine and bhoj trees.
- After approx. half an hour, we get an army check post where we have to submit our id proofs.
- While you are at it, you can enjoy an awesome view of the Sonmarg valley or the Thajiwas glacier.
- The trek from Shitkadi to Shekdur goes through thick forests of pine trees and will take approx. 2.5 hours.
- At Shekdur, you can binge on local instant noodles and omelette if you wish to.
- We follow the Nichnai stream as we trek from Shekdur to Nichnai.
- We have lunch at the Nichnai stream, after Shekdur.
Nichnai to Vishansar Lake via Nachnai Pass
- Altitude: 11,500 ft to 12,000 ft via 13100 ft.
- 12 kms trek (Approx. 7 hours).
- Trek from Nichnai to Nichnai Pass will be an ascent which will take approx. 1.5 hour.
- At the top of Nichnai Pass you can get BSNL network, which is the last point under mobile coverage area.
- From Nichnai Pass to Vishansar there is a descent.
- At Vishansar campsite, lunch will be offered.
- We can visit the Vishansar lake which is just 15 minutes’ walk from the campsite. It is the first lake of the trek and one of the most beautiful ones.
- We can do fishing at the lake with permission from Srinagar Fishing Department.
- Vishansar is visited by hordes of sheep and their shepherds are known for interesting stories.
- The campsite is a unique place with an open ground and you can play volleyball, cricket etc.
- Beware of dogs at campsite.
Vishansar Lake to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass
- Altitude: 12,000ft to 12,000ft via 13,750ft.
- 14 kms trek (Approx. 10 hours).
- We start the trek earlier than usual.
- The trail passes from Vishansar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass; the highest point of the trek.
- From Vishansar, the trail takes a steep ascent till Gadsar Pass.
- We can see the Kishansar Lake on the way.
- From the Gadsar Pass till the camp site, we descend gradually.
- We can spot the Gadsar Lake en-route.
- You might also spot the glacier of Gadsar Lake.
- After the Gadsar Lake, we will reach the campsite in 2 hours.
- Just a few minutes before our campsite, we will have another army checkpoint and we will have to share our id proofs with them.
- Packed lunch will be provided.
Gadsar to Satsar
- Altitude: 12,000 ft to 12,000 ft.
- 9 kms trek (Approx. 6 hours).
- From mid of July to mid of August, the trail is laden with vibrant flowers.
- We need to share our ids at another army check post en-route.
- Moving on, we see two small lakes which are often mistaken as Satsar Lakes.
- We will visit the Satsar Twin Lakes, in the afternoon, which are approx. 1.3 hour.
- Satsar Twin Lakes are also known as Mengan Top.
- Those twin lakes are between the middle of the mountain.
Satsar to Gangabal Twin Lakes via Zaj Pass
- Altitude: 12,000 ft to 11,500 ft 13000.
- 11 kms trek (Approx. 6 hours).
- We walk on rocky paths for approx. an hour and ascend till Zaj Pass.
- At the pass, you can enjoy views of the 4 lakes, Mt. Harmukh and its glacier.
- From the pass we descend till the Gangbal Lake and camp at Nandkol Lake.
- We visit the Gangbal Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in the trek.
- Post dinner, a team of Kashmiri staff members will perform their traditional songs and dance.
Gangabal to Naranag
- Altitude: 11,500 ft to 7,450 ft.
- 15 kms trek (Approx. 7 hours).
- The trail is a descent till the last point of the trek – Naranag, so take care of your knees and ankles.
- The trail will pass through pine tree forests.
- On advance booking, our company can arrange transport to Srinagar (on a chargeable basis).
- After a 70 km drive, you will reach Srinagar by 6:30 pm.
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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