Ladakh
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
About the Trek
Kashmir lies between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range. It offers tourists and trekkers an unmatched sightseeing and tourism experience. Also Kashmiri culture and hospitality is the most talked about in the country. The Kashmir Great Lakes trek has everything for all age groups. This is one of the most popular treks as it offers one the opportunity to explore the spectacular mountains, sparkling lakes and most of to witness the many flora and fauna of the region.
| Total Duration |
8 Nights / 9 Days (Ex Srinagar)
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| Grade |
Moderate
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| Maximum Altitude |
13,750 ft
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| Best Season |
July and August
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| Accommodation |
Hotel – 2; Organized Campsite – 6
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| Food |
All meals included
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| Travel |
In non-AC Innova or similar
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
Kashmir lies between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range. It offers tourists and trekkers an unmatched sightseeing and tourism experience. Also Kashmiri culture and hospitality is the most talked about in the country. The Kashmir Great Lakes trek has everything for all age groups. This is one of the most popular treks as it offers one the opportunity to explore the spectacular mountains, sparkling lakes and most of to witness the many flora and fauna of the region.
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DAY 1: ARRIVE AT SRINAGAR AND DRIVE TO SONAMARG BASE CAMP (4 hrs)
Arrive in Srinagar and immediately drive to Sonamarg. The trek starts from Sonamarg. Overnight in tents at the campsite.
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DAY 2: SONAMARG (2,377 m/7,800 ft) TO NICHNAI (3,505 m/11,500 ft) VIA SHEKDUR (6 hours, 9 kms)
Today is the actual start of the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek just few kilometres ahead of Sonamarg. The trekking tail starting point is marked by a nice roadside Dhabha where one can buy packaged food items for the trek. The trekking tail follows the Sindh River through the forest full of Maple and Pine trees. After trekking for few hours turn around to see the superb panorama of Sonamarg valley.
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DAY 3: NICHNAI (3,505 m/11,500FT) TO VISHNSAR LAKE (3,657 m/12,000 ft; 12 kms, 6 hours)
The trek from Nichnai to Vishansar Lake is long but a scenic one as it passes through beautiful lush green meadows, after a small ascent to Nichnai Pass and a small descent to Vishansar Lake. The best part of Kashmir Great Lakes trek is that views it offered to trekkers. We cross Nichnai pass which is quite wide open and offer great views of white snow clad peaks.
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DAY 4: EXPLORE VISHNSAR AND KISHANSAR TWIN LAKES (3,657 m/12,000 ft)
The day is free to explore the Vishansar Lake and its surroundings which just few minutes away from our campsite. Also explore the nearby Kishansar Lake 0.5 km away, which is also big and deep blue in colour. These lakes are full of trouts and trout fishing is popular. A permit from Srinagar is required for fishing.
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DAY 5: VISHNSAR (12,000 ft) TO GADSAR (4,191 m/13,750 ft; 3-4 hours)
After breakfast we will trek pass the Kishansar Lake towards the Gadsar Pass, the highest point on this trek. Once you reach the top, look out for amazing views of both the Vishansar Lake and Kishansar Lake. Gadsar is one of the most beautiful and most pristine lakes of the trek. On one side of the Gadsar lake lies the snow-clad cliffs and on the other side are open lush green meadows. Far in the distance lie a series of snow clad peaks. The peaks lie outside our Line of Control.
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DAY 6: GADSAR (3,657 m/12,000 ft) TO SATSAR (3,657 m/12,000 ft; 6 hrs)
Start the trek with a nice breakfast beside the army camp. The best way to reach Satsar is after crossing the river and enjoys the dipping of your feet in ice cold water. Satsar is basically a collection of 7 lakes and you can actually find water in various lakes depending upon the season of your trek and all of them are interconnected. Camp at the beautiful campsite near the first lake.
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DAY 7: SATSAR (3,657 m/12,000 ft) TO GANGABAL TWIN LAKES (3,505 m/11,500 ft; 6 hrs, 9 km)
Today is a tough day and be prepared for a long arduous trek through the rocky terrain full of boulders. Crossing last Lake of Satsar we will start descending towards Gangabal our today’s destination. The best part however is the surprise view you get from the ridge top. Two lakes lie next to one another. The smaller lakes are nameless but the biggest amongst the set is the Gangabal. Its companion by the side is the Nundkol.
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DAY 8: GANGABAL (3,505 m/11,500 ft) TO NARANAG (2,270 m/7,450 ft, 6 hours, 11 kms). DRIVE TO SRINAGAR.
Today is the last and final day of the trek, you must be tired and exhausted. Start trekking towards the tree line alongside the stream and then through Pine forest and grassy land to reach our final destination of Naranag where our jeeps would be waiting for us. Drive to Srinagar and reach by evening. Stay overnight at Srinagar.
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DAY 9: FINAL DEPARTURE FROM SRINAGAR
In the morning prepare for your onward journey home.
