Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 8N/9D

₹ 14500 /Person

Kashmir, a word that evokes a thousand emotions of love, grandeur, exotic and in the words of Firdaus, heaven. Some…

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Trip Code :WT-CODE 2386

Kashmir, a word that evokes a thousand emotions of love, grandeur, exotic and in the words of Firdaus, heaven. Some say it is a paradise on earth, others say it is a paradise by itself, but indeed Kashmir outstands all the stunning places on earth. Pristine and untouched, the lakes over here be it Dal Lake, Vishansar Lake or Gangabal Twin lakes are surreal and a rare sight. On Kashmir great lakes trek, we explore the most pristine combination of alpine lakes, far-reaching meadows, high altitude passes and the vast unexplored vistas of Kashmir Himalayas. As they say it, once you visit Kashmir, your heart stays there forever. KGL trek is an exemplary example of the beauty of the state. The best time to do the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is from July to September.

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Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival at Sonamarg (9,186 ft)

Report in Sonamarg by 3 PM. Dubbed as the “meadow of gold”, Sonamarg is one of the most popular hill stations in Kashmir valley and in its vicinity are some glaciers and peaks of the Kashmir National Park. Being one of the best tourist destinations, Sonamarg has postcard worthy settings and the place comes to life with towering vistas as around it. We will have a Team Introduction after evening Tea. Early dinner & stay in camps

Day 2

Sonamarg to Nichnai (11,482 feet ) -10 km

The first day of Kashmir great lakes trek is a good combination of ascent & descent. For the initial 3 km, the trail is uphill, next 2 km is descent and finally, there is a gradual ascent of 5 km up to Nichnai. On the trail, you will see beautiful meadows, dark forests with trees of Maple, Pine, and Bhoj. Reach Nichnai by afternoon. Camp in Nichnai.

Day 3

Nichnai to Vishansar Lake (12,139 feet ) via Nichnai Pass (13,615 ft) - 11 km

Break camps early & start the trek by 8 AM as today it's a long walk through meadows. The scenery keeps changing all the ways which are a treat for the senses. Once you cross the Nichnai pass towards Vishansar Lake you have reached your destination for the day. The Vishnasr lake is an alpine lake which will calm your senses n the first glimpse of it. This banks of this lake make the perfect campsite. Camp here for the night.

Day 4

Explore Vishansar and Kishansar (12,467 ft) - 2 km

The day is an easy one. There are two lakes nearby Vishansar & Kishansar. These two lakes are less than a kilometer apart. Today is for the exploration of these lakes. Take as many pictures as you can today. You will find Instagram worthy shots here. The lakes are famous for trout fishing but one has to get prior permission from Srinagar for fishing here. Camp for the night at Vishansar.

Day 5

Vishansar Lake to Gadsar Lake (11,811 ft) via Gadsar Pass (13,697 ft) - 10 km

Trek upward to the top of the ridge from Kishansar lake. Initially, the trek is a steep ascent which is followed by a steep descent & a gentle walk through the meadows. Cross Gadsar pass. On the other side of the pass, there are a couple of small lakes & peaks outside the LOC can be seen from here. The beauty of flowers & Meadows en route is something you should look forward to. You will reach Gadsar lake by early afternoon. All details of the visitors including original id cards are checked in the army camp which is nearby. Please keep original Id cards essentially with you. Camp for the night at Gadsar.

Day 6

Gadsar Lake to Satsar Lake (11,482 ft ) - 12 km

Start trek early towards Satsar. ID cards will be checked again at Satsar army check post. A few minutes from the army camp is the first of the Satsar lakes, which is pretty big in size and amazingly beautiful. Satsar is a group of seven interconnected lakes situated in a narrow alpine valley stretching north to south. The lakes drain out into the Wangath nallah which is a tributary of the Sind. Camp here for the night.

Day 7

Satsar Lake to Gangabal Lake (11,482 ft) - 13 km

Trek is easy & mostly descending. After a trek of few minutes from the campsite, you reach the biggest of Satsar lakes. Today the trail is dominated by Boulders. Be careful of loose rocks while trekking. The view of Gangabal and Nandkol twin lakes from the top is something to look forward. Last few km are through Meadows. Pass through Nandakol lake & reach our destination for the day; Gangabal lake. camp here for the night.

Day 8

Gangabal to Naranag (7,545 ft) - 11 km

Like most treks, the trail on the last day is a steep descent. Be careful while trekking as most injuries happen on descents. You will see the most beautiful pine forests today. The trail passes through a meadow with pretty yellow flowers. Finally, we reach the road head of Naranag. The trek ends in Naranag.

Day 9

Reserve Day

This day will be utilized in case of bad weather or other unexpected delays. This day will only be used if the need arises during the trek. You are advised to keep a buffer day in your travel plan. If the buffer day is used, you have to pay us Rs. 2,300 per day (INR) +5% GST / per person. The amount will be collected by the Trek Leader

Meals during the trek – Starting evening snacks on Day 1 till Lunch on Day 8
Forest Permits/Camping Charges/Permits, Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
Camping tents (Twin/Triple sharing), Temp rated sleeping bags, mattress
Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification & customized rescue course from NIM
Experienced Local guide, cook, helpers
Porters or mules for carrying common luggage
Exhaustive First Aid kit including portable oxygen cylinder

What’s Not Included?

Meals during road journeys
Any kind of Insurance
Any expense of personal nature
Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
Portage of the personal backpack
Transportation to and from Srinagar

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