KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK
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8 Days | 7 Nights
HIGHLIGHTS
MEALS & CAMP
TREKKING EQUIPMENTS
TRAINED GUIDE
INR 14,500
CERTIFICATE
MIN. 4 PERSON NEEDED
INCLUSIONS
CAMP & GUEST HOUSE
VEG MEALS ON TREK
TRANSPORT
ALL PERMIT & ENTRY FEES
TREKKING EQUIPMENTS
TREK LEADER , GUIDE, STAFF
MEDICAL KITS, OXYGEN CYCLINDER , STRECHER
EXCLUSIONS
INSURANCE
MEALS DURING ROAD JOURNEY
ANY PERSONAL EXPENSES
MULES OR PORTER TO CARRY PERSONAL LUGGAGE
ANYTHING APART FROM INCLUSIONS
THINGS TO CARRY
BACKPACK & RAINCOVER [40-60 LTR]
ORIGINAL GOVERMENT ID'S
WATER BOTTLE
BASIC MEDICINES
TOILET ROLL & PAIR OF GLOVES
SUNSCREEN [SPF 40 - 60]
RAINCOAT/PONCHOS
WARM CLOTHES
TREKKING SHOES WATERPROOF
ITINERARY
8 Days | 7 Nights
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SRINAGAR AND DRIVE TO SONAMARG
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Morning: Arrive in Srinagar and meet your trekking team.
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Afternoon: Drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg (approx. 80 km, 3-hour drive).
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Evening: Arrive in Sonamarg, check into a guesthouse or camp, and acclimatize. Overnight stay in Sonamarg.
DAY 2: TREK FROM SONAMARG TO NICHNAI
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Morning: Start the trek from Sonamarg to Nichnai (3,505 m / 11,500 ft), passing through lush meadows and pine forests.
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Afternoon: Continue trekking, crossing the Nichnai Pass.
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Evening: Set up camp in the Nichnai valley. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
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Trek Distance: Approx. 10-12 km; 6-7 hours.
DAY 3: NICHNAI TO VISHANAR LAKE
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Morning: Trek from Nichnai to Vishansar Lake (3,710 m / 12,172 ft), crossing beautiful meadows and streams.
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Afternoon: Arrive at Vishansar Lake, a stunning alpine lake surrounded by mountains.
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Evening: Set up camp near the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
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Trek Distance: Approx. 12 km; 6-7 hours.
DAY 4: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT VISHANSAR LAKE
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Morning: Spend the day exploring the area around Vishansar Lake. This day helps with acclimatization.
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Afternoon: Optionally, trek to the nearby Krishansar Lake.
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Evening: Return to the campsite. Dinner and overnight stay at Vishansar Lake.
DAY 5: VISHANSAR LAKE TO GADSAR LAKE
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Morning: Trek from Vishansar Lake to Gadsar (3,810 m / 12,500 ft), crossing the Gadsar Pass (4,206 m / 13,800 ft), the highest point of the trek.
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Afternoon: Descend to Gadsar, passing by Gadsar Lake.
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Evening: Set up camp near Gadsar. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
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Trek Distance: Approx. 14 km; 7-8 hours.
DAY 6: GADSAR TO SATSAR
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Morning: Start the trek from Gadsar to Satsar (3,600 m / 11,811 ft), passing through beautiful landscapes.
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Afternoon: Arrive at the Satsar lakes, a group of seven interconnected lakes.
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Evening: Camp near one of the lakes. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
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Trek Distance: Approx. 12 km; 6-7 hours
DAY 7: SATSAR TO GANGBAL LAKE VIA ZAJ PASS
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Morning: Trek from Satsar to Gangbal Lake (3,575 m / 11,728 ft) via Zaj Pass (4,200 m / 13,780 ft).
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Afternoon: Descend to the twin lakes of Gangbal and Nundkol, nestled at the base of Mount Harmukh.
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Evening: Set up camp near Gangbal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
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Trek Distance: Approx. 12 km; 6-7 hours.
DAY 8: GANGBAL LAKE TO NARANG AND DRIVE TO SRINAGAR
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Morning: Trek from Gangbal Lake to Naranag (2,271 m / 7,450 ft), descending through pine forests.
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Afternoon: Arrive in Naranag and have lunch. From Naranag, drive back to Srinagar (approx. 70 km, 2-hour drive).
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Evening: Arrive in Srinagar, marking the end of the trek.