Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Rs 14,000.00
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Altitude
13,800 Ft.
Approx
65 Km.
Level
Moderate
Overview
Kashmir is a place known as paradise by itself. The first sight of enormous snow-clad mountain peaks standing across your way, the hovering clouds, and the complete
ambiance make you feel even more proud of being at a place that doesn’t seem to be less than a heavenly body.
Every lake on the trek has a different story behind its name after Hindu Gods. Kashmir Great Lakes Trek allows you to feast your eyes with a magical view of ice
melting from the glaciers and feeding the lakes with sheets of ice floating on the lakes.
Some of the breathtaking lakes on the Kashmir Great Lakes trek are Gadsar Lake, Vishansar-Kishansar Lake, Satsar Lake, and Gangabal Lake. This trek is a pilgrimage
to every nature lover who wants to come face to face with untouched raw natural beauty along with a great dosage of adventure.
This trek is proof that the true beauty of Kashmir lies in the hidden valleys that are not accessible by roads.
Inclusion
- Accommodation During the trek.
- All Meals Veg (Organic Mountain Food).
- Campfire at Campsite if (Available)
- Trekking Permit & Forest Camping Charges
- Safety Equipment (First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinder, Etc.)
- Service of an expert trek leader
- Service of an expert trek team (Guides, Cooks, helpers, porters, mules)
- Achievement Certificate
- Memories for a lifetime
Exclusion
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5% GST Service tax.
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Backpack offloading charges addition (Rs. 300/ Per Day/ Per Bag)
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Personal expenses of any kind.
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Anything apart from the inclusion.
Trek Essential
- Backpack & Rain Cover (50-6literre)
- Day Pack & Rain Cover (2literlitre, If you a hire mule or porter)
- Milton Thermos (1ltr) (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
- Hiking Shoes waterproofwater proof and with ankle support)
- Torch (With extra batteries)
- Glucose, ORS, Chocolates, biscuits, and dry fruits
- Personal Medical kit (If required)
- Original ID Card
Clothing Essential
- Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capri, Fitting Denims)
- T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
- Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woolen)
- Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
- Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
- Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woolen, 1 Waterproof)
- Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woolen)
- Warm Inner-wears
- Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
- Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
- Slippers – 1 Nos.
PROTECT YOUR FACE & HEAD
- UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.
- Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woolen Cap)
- Balaclava – 1 Nos.
- Sunscreen Cream
- Body Lotion
- Lip Balm
PERSONAL UTILITIES
- Sanitizer
- Cameras
- Toilet Paper & Wipes
- Tooth Brush & Paste
- Quick Dry Towel
- Books (If you like reading)
- Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)
TIPS TO MAKE THIS TRIP MEMORABLE:
- a) Appreciate Nature for everything it presents you
- b) Temporarily leave behind the comforts of city life
- c) Utilize the silence to search for answers within
- d) See the beauty in physical hardship and endure the vagaries of nature
- e) Connect with your inner voice
- f) Take a break from the connectivity of Social Media
TIPS TO MAKE THIS TRIP PLEASANT:
- a) Carry all the items mentioned in the list provided by SkyHikes.
- b) Begin some fitness exercises about a month before the trek. Use stairs in
- place of Elevators
- d) Be polite to everyone including the villagers, shop keeper and vehicle
- drivers.
- e) Carry loose change, so that you can pay the shopkeepers the exact
- change
- f) Be on Time and don't keep people waiting for you.
- g) Apologize if you have caused any inconvenience to others.
Trek Dates
Itinerary
Short Itinerary
Day-1 Srinagar to Sonamarg
Day-2 Sonamarg To Nichnai-(9 Km, 6 Hours)
Day-3 Nichnai To Vishnusar Via Nichnai Pass (11.5 Km, 6 Hours)
Day-4 Vishnusar To Gadsar Via Gadsar Pass (11 Km, 6 Hours)
Day-5 Gadsar To Satsar (12 Km, 6 Hours)
Day-6 Satsar To Gangbal (9 Km, 6 Hours)
Day-7 Gangbal To Narang & Drive To Srinagar(7400 Feet), (10 Kms 11 Km, 5 Hours)
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 Day-1 Srinagar to Sonamarg
Let the journey begin when you step in at Srinagar and we take you to our base camp at Sonamarg. Altitude: 2,377 m Time taken:3 hours drive Drive from Srinagar to the base camp at Sonamarg. At Sonamarg, afternoon acclimatization walk.
Day 2 Day-2 Sonamarg To Nichnai-(9 Km, 6 Hours)
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. Altitude: 3,505 m Time taken: 6 hours, 9 kms
Day 3 Day-3 Nichnai To Vishnusar Via Nichnai Pass (11.5 Km, 6 Hours)
We ascend into the Kishansar/Vishansar Valley—a beautiful 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. Altitude: 3,650 m Time: 6 hours, 11.5 kms
Day 4 Day-4 Vishnusar To Gadsar Via Gadsar Pass (11 Km, 6 Hours)
After Vishnusar Lake we discover its sibling lake Krishansar Lake Trekover a ridge. Then we will ascend towards the second pass that is Gadsar Pass. On the other side of the pass there are couple of small lakes, peaks & also the LOC can be seen due to which there is heavy security & all ID cards are checked. We will reach Gadsar by early afternoon and will stay there overnight. Altitude: 4200m Time taken:6 hours, 11 kms
Day 5 Day-5 Gadsar To Satsar (12 Km, 6 Hours)
kms Next morning, we will enter meadow of Rasbal leaving Gadsar behind. Here you will see a flowing river which disappears underground. We will continue our trek while passing 7 small lakes and finally reaching at Satsar camp at the foothills of the third pass Zajibal. Altitude: 3,600 m Time taken: 6hours, 12 kms
Day 6 Day-6 Satsar To Gangbal (9 Km, 6 Hours)
Then we will ascend the last & the highest pass Zajibal (4180m). We bet its picturesque beauty will mesmerize you so much that you will forget your all muscle pains & tiredness. As you move further you will see the beauty of the nature at twin lakes of Gangbal & Nundkol. And here we reach Gangbal for our night stay. Altitude: 4200m Time taken:6 hours, 9 kms
Day 7 Day-7 Gangbal To Narang & Drive To Srinagar(7400 Feet), (10 Kms 11 Km, 5 Hours)
You are going to witness the most beautiful pine forests on this day of your exquisite journey. We leave the twin lakes & trek through meadows of Trunkol & descend to Narang. The trek trail is steep descent here so be careful as now our journey is about to end and finally we are going back to Srinagar. Altitude: 2,271 m Time taken: 5 hours, 10 kms
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