How long is Kashmir Great Lakes Trek?

It's a 8-day, 7-night trip. That's a pretty standard duration for group tours to Jammu and Kashmir.

What does Kashmir Great Lakes Trek cost?

Prices start from ₹15,000 per person. It's run by Go4Explore. Compare with other trips to the same destination to see how it stacks up.

Where does Kashmir Great Lakes Trek go?

This one takes you to Jammu and Kashmir. There are other operators running group tours to Jammu and Kashmir too, so it's worth comparing before you decide.

Who runs Kashmir Great Lakes Trek?

Go4Explore operates this trip. You can check their full profile for reviews and other trips they run.

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek — 8D/7N ₹15,000

Name: Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Brand: Go4Explore
Price: 15000 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (4517 reviews)

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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

8 days Start from:Srinagar

Starting from

₹15,000/ person

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Kashmir

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

8 days Start from:Srinagar

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₹15,000

8-day Kashmir Great Lakes Trek exploring alpine lakes, meadows and Himalayan passes starting from Srinagar.

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Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Stops

1 place

Photos

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Srinagar Arrival & Drive To Naranag | Acclimatization Session. Pickup from the boarding point in Srinagar (location will be shared) and drive towards Naranag Base Camp. After arriving in Naranag, check-in to our camps and have some leisure. Head out for local exploration of ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and an acclimatization walk of 3 kms up to Dhumail Valley, which has abundant beauty to offer, twin streams flowing from opposite directions that form the Wangat river, deep pine forests and plenty of bird species. In the evening, regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in Naranag.

Day 2Naranag (2500 mtrs) To Trunkhol Meadow (3400 mtrs). Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning and post breakfast, we will begin our trek through the pine forests of Buthshree and then traverse through midone top to enter the famous meadow called Trunkhol, where we are going to stay for the night. At Trunkhol, from the campsite we get a beautiful and best view of Mount Harmukh. In the evening, regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in Trunkhol Meadow.

Day 3Trunkhol Meadow (3400 mtrs) To Gangabal Valley (3600 mtrs). Wake up and post breakfast, we will begin our trek on a mild gradient to reach the first alpine lake of Kashmir Great Lakes trek i.e. Nandansar Lake, which lies on the foot of Mount Harmukh. The source of glacial water comes from Gangabal Lake and Northern glaciers of Mount Harmukh which form Nandansar Lake. After arriving in Gangabal Valley, we will establish our campsite for the night near to the pristine Gangabal Lake, one of Kashmir's largest alpine lakes which is also the main source to Wangat stream and a tributary to Side river. In the evening, regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Day 4Gangbal Valley (3600 mtrs) To Satsar Valley (3700 mtrs). Wake up and post breakfast, we will begin ascending to Zajibbal Pass. This high altitude mountain pass bisects Gangbal Valley and Satsar valley, then a mild descent of two hours will take us to Satsar Valley. The Satsar Valley has seven small alpine lakes thus lending it the name Satsar. Check-in to our camps and in the evening savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Day 5Satsar Valley (3700 mtrs) To Gadsar Valley (3600 mtrs). Wake up to a stunning vista of mighty Himalayan range and post breakfast, we will proceed on a fascinating trek though lush green meadows beautified by alpine flowers. This location is famous for long undulating meadows and a large alpine lake namely Gadsar Lake. We will establish our campsite for the night beside the gorgeous Gadsar Lake. In the evening, regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Day 6Gadsar Valley (3600 mtrs) To Kishensar Valley (3500 mtrs). Wake up to a mesmerizing view of Gadsar Lake and post breakfast, we will proceed for Kishensar Valley. Today trekkers will get an opportunity to cross the mighty Gadsar Pass which is the highest altitude pass in Kashmir Great Lakes trek, with an breathtaking aerial view for both the valleys namely Gadsar Valley and Kishensar Valley. The valley is famous for its twin large alpine lakes (Kishensar and Vishensar Lakes). Camping at Kishensar Valley gives every trekking enthusiast or nature lover a unique feeling as it is the main source of Kishanganga river which flows through Gurez Valley. Check-in to our camps and in the evening savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Day 7Kishensar Valley (3500 mtrs) To Nichnai/Table Top (3200 mtrs). Wake up and post breakfast, we will begin our trek for Nichnai. Today's trek is of mild gradient till Kishensar Pass and then descends through a pristine valley of wild alpine flowers of where we will establish our campsite for the night. After arriving in Nichnai, check-in to our camps and have some leisure. In the evening, regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.

Day 8Nichnai (3200 mtrs) To Sonmarg (2700 mtrs) | Drive To Srinagar. Wake up and post breakfast, we will start to descend through the pine and burj forests of Table Top and trekking enthusiasts will get an opportunity to have an mesmerizing aerial view of Thajiwas Mountain range and Bear Valley. The trek down to reach the beautiful gem of Kashmir i.e. Sonmarg and drive towards Srinagar. Trek ends with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.

Starts from

Srinagar

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