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6 Nights 7 Days
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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 6 Nights 7 Day Package is a captivating 7-day journey through the pristine landscapes of the Kashmir Valley, offering a mesmerizing blend of alpine meadows, high mountain passes, and crystal-clear lakes. Throughout the trek, you’ll be surrounded by the grandeur of the Himalayas, encountering diverse flora and fauna, and experiencing the warmth of the local culture. The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek promises an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and trekking aficionados alike.
Srinagar to Sonamarg (3 hrs drive) On arrival at Srinagar airport or bus station, our car will receive you and transfer you to Sonmarg“the meadow of gold” along the picturesque Sind River. After reaching you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend your 1st night.Remember to carry your ID proof in original and 2 photo copies as we have to submit them at the army check post.
Starting from Sonamarg after breakfast, the 5-hour trek to Nichnai begins at Shitksri. We load our belongings on horses for this picturesque journey through meadows and mountains, offering an invigorating adventure. Our trail ascends gently through meadows, then enters a pine/birch forest at Shokdari before reaching the expansive Nichnai meadow, our overnight camping ground.
Nichnai – Vishnasar – Krishansar Lake (6 hrs trek). We leave Nichnai meadow and immediately start ascending one of the three passes of the trek the Nichnai Pass (4000m). We ascend it through long grazing pastures of sheep. After crossing the pass we enter into the Vishansar Valley “the valley medicinal plants”, we descend gradually through the alpine flower valley and camp at Vishansar Lake for an overnight stay.
Krishansar – Gadsar (6 hrs trek). After discovering Vishansar Lake we head towards its sibling the Krishansar Lake which lies just over a ridge. We take its eastern shore to ascend the second pass of the trek the Gadsar Pass (4050m). On the top of the pass, we have the aerial view of the whole Vishansar valley among it are situated the twin lakes of Vishansar and Krishansar “the source of Neelam River”. We descend through Gadsar valley and lakes and camp at Kustoor Kout for an overnight stay.
Gadsar – Satsar Lakes – Megandoab (5 hrs trek). We ascend Kostur Kout leaves Gadsar Valley and enters the meadow of Rasbal. the Rasbal where a flowing river disappears underground. We continue our trek through seven small lakes of Satsar and camp at Megandoab at the foothills of the third pass of Zajibal for an overnight stay.
Gangabal – Naranag. (6 hrs trek) We leave Gangabal and Nundkol Lakes and trek through the meadows of Trunkol and descend to Naranag village through the pine forest of Bod pathri. Here ends our walking. We take our car and drive back to Srinagar houseboat for an overnight stay.
Check-out from the House boat. Head towards Airport. Say Goodbye to Kashmir.
The package is priced at 11,999 INR.
The trek is a captivating 7-day journey through the pristine landscapes of the Kashmir Valley, offering a blend of alpine meadows, high mountain passes, and crystal-clear lakes.
The package includes transport in cars from Srinagar to Basecamp and back, accommodation in Husky Tents, basic medical/first aid, daily meals, passes and permits, load ferrying on ponies, and a completion certificate.
The itinerary includes arrival in Srinagar, transfer to Sonamarg, trekking days to Nichnai, Vishansar/Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar Lakes, Megandoab, Gangabal, and Naranag, followed by departure.
Recommended items include a valid ID, duffel bag, trekking shoes, trekking pants, rain jacket, sunglasses, gloves, day-pack, trekking socks, sandals, warm clothes, down jacket, sunscreen, lip balm, and any personal medication.