Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Short itinerary

Day 1. The transport will be arranged at 2.30 pm from Srinagar to reach Sonamarg.Day 2. Sonamarg 7,780 ft to Nachnai 11,838 ft (9km, 6hrs)
Day 3. Nachani 11,838 to Vishnusar 12,011 ft (12km, 7hr)
Day 4. Vishnusar 12,011 ft to Gadsar via Gadsar pass 13,850 ft (13km, 8hr)
Day 5. Gadsar 12,011 ft to Satsar 12,100 ft (8km, 4hr)
Day 6. Satsar 12,100 ft to Gangabal 11,651 ft (9km, 6hr)
Day 7. Gangabal 11,500 ft to Naranag 7,450 ft and drive back to Srinagar (11km, 6hr) you will reach Srinagar by 8

Tour Overview

DATES AVAILABLE

03 July to 09 july 2024

04 july to 10 july 2024

12 july to 18 july 2024

13 july to 19 july 2024

21 july to 27 july 2024

22 july to 28 july 2024

30 july to 05 Aug 2024

31 july to 06 Aug 2024

08 Aug to 14 Aug 2024

09 Aug to 15 Aug 2024

17 Aug to 23 Aug 2024

18 Aug to 24 Aug 2024

26 Aug to 01 Sep 2024

27 Aug to 02 Sep 2024

05 Sep to 11 sep 2024

15 sep to 21 sep 2024

21 sep to 27 sep 2024

28 sep to 29 sep 2024

Day 01
Srinagar to SonamargReach Shitkadi
the trek begins at Shitkadi, which is few kilometers ahead of Sonamarg. You will have to reach Srinagar on your own and meet the pickup team at 12,30 pm. The drive to the base camp will take around 2 hours.ALTITUDE: 7,800 ft TIME TAKEN: 2 Hours drive.

Day 02
Sonamarg to Nichnai
ALTITUDE- 7,800 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hours, 9 km. The 04 km is the gradual ascent to the tabletop point. The trekkers are advised to fill two bottles of water for the day’s trek. There is a Dhaba on the tabletop point where one can have tea /coffee/snacks. One can see the spectacular view of Sonamarg from the tabletop point. Then the hike will be continued till the lunch point. The tree line ends at the lunch point. It will take approx 1 hour from the tabletop point to the lunch point. Form the lunch there will be moderate ascents till the Nichnai campsite. It would be around 3 pm or 4 pm by the time we reach the Nachnai campsite.

Day 03
Nichnai to Vishnusar
ALTITUDE- 11,500 TO 12,000 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hr, 12 kmThe first 5 km till Nachnai pass is normal ascent. The altitude of Nachina pass is 12000 ft one can get a mobile network on the top of the nachina to pass there will be normal descent of 4 km from the Nachina pass till the lunch point. From the lunch point to the campsite 3 km. This section of the trail crosses through beautiful and picturesque meadows. It will be a normal walk till the Vishnusar camping site. The camping site is near the vicinity of the beautiful Vishnu sir lake.

Day 04
Vishnusar to Gadsar via Kishnusar Lake and Gadas pass
Altitude 12000 ft to 12500 ft, Time is taken 8 hr, 13 kmToday is the best day of the trek with lots of flowers on the way. After 1 km of normal ascent from vishnusar, is the beautiful kishansar. After Kishnasar Lake 5 km steady ascents to the Gadsar pass, 13800 ft, which is the highest altitude in the trek. You can see two lakes from Gadsar pass, Vishnarsar, and Kishnasar. From Gadsar walk 4 km with a view of a lot of flowers on the way to reach Gadsar Lake, have lunch by the lakeside. After lunch walk, 5 km through meadows 2 reach the campsite, Based the army camp 12000 ft.

Day 05
Gadsar to Satsar
ALTITUDE 12,500 ft to 12,000, TIME TAKEN: 4 hr, 8 kmCarry sufficient water bottles as the source will be a bit far. Just after starting the trek, there will be a river crossing. After that an easy walk by the mountainside for 5 km with a normal ascent you will see Naga Parvat of Pakistan, which mostly remains covered by clouds. Take rest and the campsite is just 4 km from here. There will a normal ascent, after which comes the army camp where your ID will be checked. After the army camp, you will see 7 lakes. Reach the campsite around 2 pm and then on arrival, you will be served hot lunch.

Day 06
Satsar to Gangabal
ALTITUDE 12,000 ft to 11,500 ft, TIME TAKEN: 4 hr, 9km At the start of the trek, you have to cross a 2 km boulder zone, after which the last ascent of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek starts which is about 2 km. After the ascent you will reach the 2nd highest pass of the trek 12,900 ft. You can see 4 lakes from the Zag pass, 2 of which is big and 2 small. Try to reach the pass by 10 am. You can see the huge Harmukh peak from the Nandkul -Gangabal pass. Then you will climb up a 2 km zig-zag ascent and 1 km down to reach Nandkul Lake, The campsite for today. You will reach Nandkul lake by lunchtime, which is 4 km from pass.

Day 07
Gangabal to Naranag
ALTITUDE- 11,500 ft – 7,450 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hr, 11 km last day schedule starts by crossing the river, and then a 5 km walk will lead us to trees, you will find trees from here till downhill, the foot of the mountain.End of trek.

Tour inclusions

All accommodation during the trek on sharing basis in tent
All meals during the trek vegetarian
Transportation Srinagar to Srinagar
Tent sleeping bags and all other camping gear
Safety equipment (med kit oxygen cylinders oximeter etc.)
Cooks, Helpers, Guides ,Porties, mules ,
Trekking permits and forest camping charger

Tour Exclusions

Backpack offloading charges
Tips of the local team
Stay and food Srinagar
Cancellation charges
Backpack carrying

Important points of the trek .

01. we will be have a buffer day incase of any contingencies .

02. Backpack off loading charger 350 per day 10kg allow

Cancellation prior

Cancellation prior to 20 days from the start of the book any other trek tell one year or get 95% refund

Cancellation between 20 days and 10 days to the start of the trek 70% refund

Cancellation less than 8 days to the start trek No refund.

It is safe to trek in Kashmir?

How MOUNTAIN AND DREAMS is making your trek safe
REGION; Jammu and Kashmir
Duration: 7 days
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Highest Altitude :13,800 ft
Minimum Age: 6 years
Average temperature: day time: 20 /17 Degree
Nighttime 3/4 Degree

Mobile connectivity and ATM point

Please note that prepaid sim cards do not work in Kashmir
While kangan , on the way to sonamarg, has ATM, we do not stop there unless it is an emergency. Hence, it is advisable that you withdraw money, if required, at Srinagar

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CARRY IN TREK 

Backpack & rain cover (45 – 50 ltr) with comfortable shoulder strap

Day pack Raincoat + lunch box
Head torch 1 Nos.

Carry: Snacks Energy bars, dry fruits, electrical/or personal Medical Kit Be comfy at the trek-shirts 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)Fleece T-shirts 2 Nos. Fleece jacket 1 Nos.

Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) 1 Pair Thermal inners (upper and lower) 1 Pair Trek pants 2Poncho 1 Nos Sunscreen cream Hand sanitizer

Toilet Paper Toothbrush and toothpaste clip balm Quick dry towelThink about your headSun cap 1 Nos. Woolen cap 1 Nos Balaclava 1 Nos Neck-gaiters 1 Nos.

Trekking shoes 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)Floaters/flip-flops 1 Pair Cotton socks 6 pairs woolen socks 2 pairs

Waterproof gloves 1 Pair Fleece/woolen gloves 1 Pair

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