8 Days Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Tour

Package Overview

Nafran Valley or Nafar Valley trek is the most unexplored trek in Kashmir, it falls in the foothills of Mount Kholai & is fed by Kholai glacier. Trek passes through beautiful valleys, river streams, mountain ridges, glaciers, waterfalls & exotic flora and fauna. Average altitude of this trek is 3000 mts from sea level & is basic to advance kind of trekking. is one among the most famous high altitude Alpine trek in Kashmir. This trek starts from Aru Valley Pahalgam and passes through Beautiful meadows of Nagpathri, Aarampathri, Dengipani, Nafran Valley and finally leads to Harnag and Harbhagwan Alpine lakes set in mighty Himalayas. One can descend by taking different route of Baltal Sonmarg or by through green top valley which leads directly to Pahalgam.

Trek Details
Total Trek distance: 82 kms
Duration: 7 nts & 8 days
Trek Type: Moderate to advance
Average Elevation : 3000 to 4200 Mts (10500 to 14600 Ft)
Best Time : Mid June to End September
Starting Point – Sonmarg
End Point – Naranag
Highlights – Gangbal lake, Gadsar Lake, Mt. Harmukh, Satsar meadow, Vishnsar Lake, Nundkhal lake, Nichnai pass, Kishansar Lake, waterfalls, river streams, Flora & Fuana

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Srinagar to Sonamarg

  Altitude: 2,377 m
  Time taken:3 hours drive
  Drive from Srinagar to the base camp at Sonamarg. At Sonamarg, afternoon acclimatization walk.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 2 : Sonamarg to Nichnai

  Altitude: 3,505 m
  Time taken: 6.5 hours, 9 kms
  A gradual ascent takes us into the valley of Nichnai via famous tabletop that gives a· panoramic view of a chain of mountains that include Thajwas Mountain range and Bear Valley. The Nichnai Valley is known as the valley of wildflowers. We camp in the flowery meadows of Nichnai.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Nichnai to Kishansar/Vishansar Valley

  Altitude: 3,650 m
  Time: 5.5 hours, 13 kms
  We ascend into the Kishansar/Vishansar Valley—a beautiftul valley with two lakes resting soothingly before two lofty mountain peaks. The lakes abound with colourful trout fish. Both of these lakes have a religious significance and they drain into Kishanganga River that meanders through Gurez valley.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 4 : Kishansar/Vishansar Valley to Gadsar

  Altitude: 4200m
  Time taken:6 hours, 14 kms
  We enter into the Gadsar Valley over Gadsar pass. The pass gives a wide view of both Kishansar/Vishansar valley on one side and the Gadsar valley on the other. Enchant yourself with long wavy meadows dotted with multi-coloured flowers.
  The Gadsar Valley is famous for its lake and sinking watersand. We pitch the tents beside a shimmering canal that comes out of the Gadsar Lake. Legends say the water and fish from the Gadsar Lake have healing powers.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 5 : Gadsar to Satsar

  Altitude: 3,600 m
  Time taken: 5 hours, 12 kms
  On the fifth day of the trek, the trail becomes mild and relaxing with a repetition· of mild ascents and descents through large meadows that stretch along a succession of a fascinating mountain range. The Satsar valley holds seven alpine lakes; we camp for the night beside one of the canals that snake around this valley.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 6 : Satsar to Gangbal

  Altitude: 3,587 m
  Time taken:5 hours, 9 kms
  The sixth day takes us over the Zajibal pass. The pass cuts the Satsar Valley and Gangbal valley. We cover a mild gradient that leads us to the Nundkol Lake lying judiciously at· the foot of Harmukh. The Harmukh, the lake and the reflection of the Harmukh in the lake make it majestic.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 7 : Gangabal to Naranag

  Altitude: 2,271 m
  Time taken: 6.5 hours, 13 kms
  On the last day of the trek, we descend into the Naranag valley. The same day we will drive to Srinagar for the night stay.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 8 : Departure

  Hot breakfast at Srinagar hotel. Checkout from the hotel and proceed to airport to board your return flight back home.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Accommodation in tents/ homestays on twin sharing basis.
• Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mattresses, Toilet Tents & Kitchen Tents, rain coats, walking sticks, air pillows, head lights
• Daily meals (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner).
• Passes and Permits.
• Load ferrying.
• Basic Medical / First Aid Kit.
• Staff (Trek Leaders, Cooks and Helpers).

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Exclusions

• Any air or train fare
• Expenses of personal nature like Laundry, Phone Calls, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Camera Fee, and Bottled Water etc
• Travel Insurance and other Emergency Expenses.

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Package Start From

• Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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