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- KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK
- Kashmir
- 8 Days
- 13 to 55 Yrs
- Mod-Difficult
- Tour Guide
Description
Sheer heaven on earth is the phrase that will come to your mind while undertaking the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, for the state is a land of divine beauty. When the starting point of your excursion is a bewitching place like Sonamarg, you know that you are in for a world of excitement. As you walk along the trails, you get to witness almost the entire range of ecological zones in the Himalayas. When you start the hike, you are amidst thick temperate forests of pine. You then gain altitude and enter jungles of morinda spruces, pindrow firs, and deodar trees, which disappear as you reach altitudes of over 11000 feet. Here you are greeted by expansive meadows of lush grass and shrubs, and they are easy to trek through due to their comparatively flatter terrain. From these grasslands, you will be able to see crystal-clear lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks in the distance.
Short Itinerary
Day 2 - Trek from Naranag to Gangabal
Day 3 - Trek from Gangabal to Satsar via Zaj Pass
Day 4 - Trek from Satsar to Gadsar
Day 5 - Trek from Gadsar to Vishnusar via Gadsar Pass
Day 6 - Trek from Vishnusar to Nichnai via Nichnai Pass
Day 7 - Trek from Nichnai to Sonamarg. Drive to Srinagar.
Day 8 - Buffer Day
Detailed Itinerary
Drive from Srinagar to Naranag
Transport will be organised at 8 am from Sheikh Feroze Tours & Travels, Barbara Shah Chowk, Srinagar. The cost of the cab is Rs 500 per person paid directly to the driver.
Trek from Naranag to Gangabal
Moderate day with a steep ascent from Naranag followed by a mix of ascents and descents to Gangabal.
Trek from Gangabal to Satsar via Zaj Pass
Difficult day with steep ascent for 45 minutes and steep descent followed by boulder hopping. Ascending and descending trail throughout.
Trek from Satsar to Gadsar
Moderate day starting with level walk followed by a 1.5 km steep ascent.
Trek from Gadsar to Vishnusar via Gadsar Pass
Moderate-Difficult day starting with long walks on wide meadows followed by a steep ascent to Gadsar Pass and then steep descent.
Trek from Vishnusar to Nichnai via Nichnai Pass
Moderate day with level walk followed by a steep ascent to the Pass. Moderate descent all the way to Nichnai.
Trek from Nichnai to Sonamarg. Drive to Srinagar.
Moderate day with gentle descent and ascent for 4 hours followed by a steep descent all the way to Shitkadi. Vehicle transfer to Srinagar.
Buffer Day
Mandatory buffer day for bad weather or political instability. If used, a fee of Rs 1,800 per day + 5% GST will be collected by the Trek Leader.
Important Points
- Advisory Note: uncertainties exist in Kashmir trekking. Book flexible flight tickets. Rerouting may occur in emergencies.
- Mandatory: Carry photocopy of photo ID, Medical Certificate, and Disclaimer form for permissions.
- Stay: In tents on all days. Srinagar stay at the end is to be arranged by trekkers.
Note: Twin sharing tents may be replaced by triple sharing in peak months due to international supply issues.