Kounsarnag Trek is one among the most famous high altitude Alpine trek in Kashmir. The Lake is Oligotrophic in nature & is the largest high-altitude lake in Kashmir with a maximum length of 2.35 kms and maximum width of 825 mts. The best thing about Kaunsarnag trek is that one gets the mesmerizing views of Ice bergs floating on the surface of lake. This adds to the beauty of the lake to the extend that one feels himself in Antarctica
Trek Details
Total Trek distance: 46 kms
Duration: 6 Nts & 7 Days
Trek Type: Intermediate to Advance
Average Elevation : 2500 to 3880 Mts (8750 to 13880 Ft)
Best Time : Mid June to End September
Starting Point – Aharbal
End Point – Aharbal
Highlights – Kounsarnag Lake, Mahinag Spring, Aharbal waterfall, Vashav River, Kongwattan Meadow, Gurwatan. Flora & Fuana
Arrive Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar Airport & Proceed to Check in at your hotel Houseboat. Later local sightseeing of Srinagar City. Evening Back to the Houseboat. Dinner & overnight at Houseboat Hotel.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
(aharbal – Mahinag 14 Kms)
After early breakfast, Procced to Aharbal (Approx 65 Kms & will take 3 hrs). Stop at huge waterfall at Aharbal also known as Niagra of Kashmir, Kaunsarnag lake is actual source of the waterfall flowing in the form of Vaishav river. We will have tea coffee snacks at the beautiful fall & the prepare for the trek. One the way pass through Pine forests along with the sounds of Gushing water streams and chirping of birds. One can also witness some beautiful verities of wild flowers. Arrive Kongwattan meadow nestled by pine forests & mighty Himalayan mountains. Dry lunch break at Kongwattan. Later procced further and stop at Mahinag for a night halt. Overnight stay at Mahinag spring in tents. (Trek gradient – basic to intermediate)
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
(mahinag To Kounsarnag 9 Kms)
Today morning after breakfast at Mahinag spring, pack your stuff and proceed to Kounsarnag lake. This leg of trek is very steep and challenging. On the way one has to pass through huge rocks and cross river streams at many occasions. Arrive Kaunsarnag campsite & set your tents. Post tent installation & other stuff we have free time to explore Lake & its surroundings. Overnight at KounsarNAG Lake in Tents.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
Kaunsarnag Lake
After breakfast, start your trek towards Ashtar meadow, we will cross through Shaliganga river. Ashtar Velley is the most beautiful part of your trek & one can see Sunset Peak from very close at Ashtar. You will spend a good tand set your tents. Enjoy free time at lake side among beautiful snowclad mountains. Overnight at Kaunsarnag Lake.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
Kongwattan Meadow
After breakfast one can visit lake from the opposite side and then head back. Tonight we will stay in Kongwattan meadow. Overnight at Kongwattan meadow.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
Srinagar
After breakfast pack your tents and trekking gear and proceed back to Aharbal via same route. Arrive Aharbal & then meet your vehivcle at parking and proceed back to Srinagar. Overnight at Srinagar Hotel.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
Departure
After breakfast checkout from Srinagar hotel & proceed to Airport to board your return flight back home as per flight details.
Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering
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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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