8 Days Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Tour

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

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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.

Activities : Mountaineering

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

Activities : Mountaineering