Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

✅Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Special Itinerary

The highlight of the first day of your Kashmir Trip is a Boat ride to Nehru Park in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the houseboat in Srinagar. Distance from Srinagar Airport to Dal Lake: 24 km Travel Time: 40 minutes.

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Height the Highest Point Gadsar Pass, 13,795 ft (4204.7 m.). | Lowest Point Naranag, 6,989 ft (2130.2 m.). We Discovered the Kashmir Trek our Grandfathers use to Camp in the Himalayas of Kashmir.

✅ Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Details _ Adventure Tours In Kashmir

Day 02: Sonamarg (7,800ft) to Nichnai (11,500ft) via Shekdur

Sonmarg to Nichnai via Shekdur. | Walk beside the Over-looking Waterfalls Altitude: 11,500 ft – 6 hours – 11.6 km

Today will be the first day of this enthralling Kashmir great lakes trek!. After having breakfast at the guesthouse, start with a 3-4km trek from the Sonamarg and reach a roadside eatery. From where you can bag up all the required commodities for the day.

Here onwards, the trek will be a gradual one and alongside the Sindh River. It will take you through maple and pine forests. Completing the hike through the forests, you will be rewarded with stunning views of the Sonamarg Valley and pictorial streams. Here onwards, the trek will descend down and will take you to the snow-covered Shekdur Range.

Relax around the vicinity for a while before you start trekking towards the Nichnai, which is located around 11,500ft above sea level. Upon arrival in Nichnai, check in to the campsite Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

✅ Day 3: Nichnai Vishansar Lake

Altitude: 12,000 ft – 6 hours – 13.5 km

Starting early in the morning, around 08:00 AM, wake up to the scenic views and start the trek towards the Nichnai Pass. Enjoy the stunning views of the lush valleys and the untouched beauty of the region. Hereafter, cross the river and continue hiking through the banks of the river and arrive at the Nichnai Pass or the Vishansar Berry.

Arriving at the pass, which is located 13,500m above sea level. Witness, and enjoy the meticulous beauty of the pass and the snow-covered peaks all around it.

Hereafter, the trek will undergo a steep descent and will lead you to a pictorial meadow of colorful flowers. While on the Kashmir Great lakes trek. You can also catch glimpses of a cascade that finally joins a river.

Here onwards, continue with the hike and upon arriving at a flat valley, continue towards its end and arrive at the campsite. Gazing on the left of this trail, you can also behold captivating views of the Himalayan Range. Overnight stay in the camp at Vishansar Lake.

✅ Vishansar (12,000ft) to Gadsar(12,000ft) via Kishansar lake and Gadsar Pass (13,750ft)

The trek for today consists of a challenging two-hour climb followed by an equally steep two-hour descent, and then a leisurely stroll through the picturesque meadows. Along the way, there will be plenty of water sources available for refilling your water bottles.Ensuring that you stay hydrated throughout the journey.

We will begin our trail by ascending a narrow ridge that runs alongside the beautiful Kishansar lake. It will take approximately an hour and a half to reach the top of this ridge. Where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of both Kishansar and Vishansar lakes.

As you continue your ascent, the captivating view of the lakes will accompany you until you reach the ridge’s summit. From there, you will embark on a steep descent that lasts for about an hour. Leading you to a vibrant valley embraced by majestic mountain ranges on either side.

✅ Gadsar Lake KGL Trek

The meadows in this valley are a sight to behold. Adorned with a vibrant array of red, yellow, purple, and blue flowers that contrast against the lush green grass. After the challenging climb, you may find yourself tempted to take a well-deserved rest and perhaps even indulge in a quick nap. Beyond the meadows lies the pristine Gadsar Lake.

Gadsar Lake, with its crystal-clear blue waters, is considered the most untouched among the seven alpine lakes. Its remote location at the highest point of the trek makes it less frequented by visitors compared to Vishansar and Kishansar lakes, which are often included in weekend trips from Sonamarg. The trek from Naranag to Gangabal also attracts more attention. However, Gadsar Lake’s seclusion adds to its allure, as it remains a hidden gem.

⛺ Campsite Great Lakes Trek Kashmir

Our campsite is located approximately one and a half hours away from Gadsar Lake, near an Indian Army camp. Here, our original ID cards will be collected, checked, and recorded for security purposes.

✅ Vishansar (12,000ft ) to Gadsar(13,800ft) via Kishansar lake and Gadsar Pass (13,850ft) Altitude: 12,000 ft – 6 hours – 11.3 km

Wake up, this chilly morning, witness the Kishansar Peak casting its reflection on the azure lake waters. Start the trek for the day towards the lakeside and reach the Kishansar Peak. Which is situated around 500ft above the campsite. Here onwards, ascend to the other side of the water reservoir. The trek till here comprises both easy and tough terrains.

Later part of the day, trek towards the Kishansar Lake and finally make it to the Gadsar Pass that is perched at a height of 13,800ft and is the highest point of this trek.

Yamsar Lake KGL

From the pass, pass through a flowery meadow and some of the pictorial lake Yamsar is one of these lakes. From here, continue with the descend and after crossing Iris, reach the Gadsar Lake. A picturesque lake, it is adorned with the stunning beauty of exotic flowers and snow on both sides. Arriving at the lakeside, report to the nearest Army Camp, and complete the formalities of getting permission to pass Gadsar; ID proofs are a must for this. Overnight stay at Gadsar Lake

✅ Gadsar (12,000ft) to Satsar (12,000ft) Gadsar (12,000ft) to Satsar (12,000ft) Kashmir Great Lakes Trek.

Today’s trail offers a stark contrast to the lush river valleys we’ve been trekking through so far. The rugged and desolate terrain is captivating in its isolation, with sparse meadows and scattered white flowers. Boulders and rocky terrain dominate the landscape, occasionally interrupted by a brook.

Checking IDS

We will pass through an army camp where our original ID cards will be collected, checked, and recorded before we can proceed. Beyond the camp, rolling grasslands take over the terrain. Just a short distance away lies the first of the Satsar Lakes, a group of seven interconnected lakes in a narrow alpine valley that drains into the Wangath Nallah, a tributary of the Sindh River.

Gadsar and Satsar Alpine Lakes

✅ Satsar (12,000ft) to Gangabal twin lakes (11,500ft)

Mild ascent followed by gradual descent followed by a long steep ascent and long steep descent followed by gradual up and down walk. (6 hours, 9 km)

The days’ trek goes up and down replicating the trek as a whole which mostly goes up and down. Trek up half an hour out of camp, to reach the biggest Satsar lake.

Gangabal from Nandkol Lake

Gangabal lake is about 20 minutes away from Nundkhol. A fiery stream flows on the right of the two lakes connecting them. The stream has to be crossed to go to Gangabal from Nandkol. Do not try to cross the stream at the lower levels but go all the way to the bank of Gangabal and on the right, you find a good man-made bridge laid out. Gangabal is huge. A parikrama of either of the lakes will easily take an hour.

✅ Gangabal (11,500ft) to Naranag (7,450ft)

Altitude – 7,450 ft – 6 hours – 13 km

Descend are reach Naranag, the last leg of your trek. Reach Naranag Village in Ganderbal District. If you wish, you can visit Naranag Temple. Be driven back to Srinagar with wonderful memories.

We shall be enjoying sightseeing around Gangabal Lake or taking a walk to Kolsar Lake Leave For Srinagar Via Car Overnight and Stay In Houseboat In Dal Lake.

✅ Day 9: Srinagar Airport Drop

Today Is The Last Day Of the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, After your breakfast, we will assist you with transfers to the airport to fly back to your home with memories of travel.

✅ Accomodations

☑️ Deluxe Class Houseboats in Dal Lake / Nigeen Lake. All Stays Include MAP Basis Dinner and Breakfast Included In the Tour.

√ Transportation with Toll Tax Paid.

From Airport Pickup We Will Give You Cab Services From Srinagar Airport Driver Along With Our Representative Will Be Waiting For You With a Name Banner.

☑️ Meals.

☑️ Dinner and; Breakfast Available Veg/Non-Veg. Luxury Kashmiri Delicacies Called Wazwan, Premium Kashmiri Kehwa With Almond Saffron and Honey. Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Solo Available.

☑️ All Inclusive Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Cost 68,500 Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Distance Is 74 KM. Best Adventure Tour In kashmir.

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❌Tickets to Attractions or Shows.