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9-Day Trekking Tour Of Kashmir Great Lakes From Srinagar
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Camping, Backpacking

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Description

Sign up for the trekking tour of mesmerising Kashmir's Great Lakes and explore sprawling glaciers surrounding Sonmarg. Trek to the Nichnai Pass, and travel towards the Vishansar and Kishansar lakes into the Vishansar campsite. Enjoy a two-hour steep climb into the flatlands known as Mengandob. Visit flat meadows covered with brightly coloured wildflowers to reach the Gadsar Lake. 

Highlights
  • Trek to Nichnai Pass standing tall at 4080 m
  • Embark on a two-hour steep climb into the flatlands known as Mengandob
  • Visit the Vishansar and Kishansar lakes into the Vishansar campsite
  • Explore the Kishansar lake situated at 1 km from the campsite
  • Head to the Satsar lakes via an army camp
  • Day 1: Arrival - Srinagar - Sonmarg expand_more
    • Arrive at Srinagar and then transfer to Sonmarg (2800 m, 87 km). It is a scenic drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg with a beautiful mix of grasslands, scattered forests and snow-covered mountains.

    Overnight stay in tents at Sitkari, 3 km. Short of Sonmarg.

  • Day 2: Sitkari Village - Nichnai expand_more
    • Begin the trek with an ascent towards the Shokdhari campsite on a route lined with maple and pine trees. The highlight of the day’s hike is the enchanting view of Sonmarg and the sprawling glaciers surrounding Sonmarg! 
    • Travel to the Nichnai grazing ground (Shepherd’s valley) through a Silver Birch forest at night.
  • Day 3: Nichnai - Vishansar Lake expand_more
    • Trek to Nichnai pass standing tall at 4080 m for a steep and gruelling ascent and descent towards the Vishansar and Kishansar lakes into the Vishansar campsite.
    • Visit the Kishansar Lake at 1 km from the campsite with your Multilingual Kashmiri tour guide. Nothing that we say or write can prepare you for the beauty of this high-altitude alpine lake. The lake's water is crystal clear as mountains surround the lake, and the water changes the colour as the day proceeds. You are guaranteed to start feeling rejuvenated just sitting by the lake and listening to the lapping sounds of the water, and soaking in the scenic beauty.

    Overnight stay in tents.

  • Day 4: Vishansar Lake - Gadsar Lake expand_more
    • Travel to the Krishansar lake, about 1/2 km from the Vishansar lake. Despite being close in the distance, the twin lakes can be seen together only from the top at Gadsar pass. Getting to the Gadsar pass at 4191 m is no easy task and will take a toll on your legs and back. 
    • Visit the flat meadows covered with brightly coloured wildflowers to reach Gadsar Lake.

    Overnight stay in tents.

  • Day 5: Gadsar Lake - Mengandob / Satsar Lake expand_more
    • Embark on a two-hour steep climb up welcomes us early morning as we enter the flatlands known as Mengandob.
    • Continue the trek, cross an army camp and get close to the Satsar lakes. The Satsar lakes are a collection of 7 lakes in a cascade formation. Fed by melting snow, a couple of these lakes dry up in summer and autumn.

    Overnight stay in tents.

  • Day 6: Satsar Lake - Gangbal Twin Lakes expand_more
    • Climb mountains to reach the ridge at 3570 m
    • Proceed further to reach the final ridge at 3000 m with your Kashmiri tour guide. 
    • View the twin lakes of Gangbal and Nundkol.
    • Follow up the steep rocky and enter the green meadows, which will lead to the Nundkol Lake and Gangbal Lake.

    Overnight stay in tents.

  • Dat 7: Rest Day expand_more
    • Relax by the lakes, explore surrounding meadows, soak in the magnificent mountains’ cape, uncover a few local legends about the lakes, share travel stories, meditate, exercise your photography skills and do anything that soothes your soul.

    Overnight stay in tents.

  • Day 8: Gangabal - Naranag expand_more
    • Enjoy the last and final day of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, as you must be exhausted.
    • Start trekking towards the tree line alongside the stream and then through the pine forest and grassy lands to reach our final destination of Naranag, where our jeeps would be waiting for us for transfer to Srinagar for overnight stay.
  • Day 9: Srinagar – Departure expand_more
    • Depart for transfer to the airport for your flight for onward journey.

What's Included
  • 07 Nights / 08 Days trek

  • Airport pickup and drop off in Srinagar

  • Transport Srinagar to Aru Base and Sumbal to Srinagar

  • 01 Nights’ accommodation in Srinagar

  • 3-star category hotel in Srinagar

  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotel in Srinagar

  • Accommodation in tents during the trek

  • Meals while on trek (Veg & non-veg)

  • Continental breakfast during the trek

  • Trek equipment like sleeping bags, mattress, tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent

  • Trekking permits

  • First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder

  • Qualified & experienced Trek Leader, Kashmiri tour guide, and Support staff

  • Ponies to carry your stuff and luggage

What's Excluded
  • Personal expenditures

  • Tips and porterage services

  • Food or drinks during the transit

  • Insurance

  • Something not specifically mentioned under the pinnacle

  • Flight tickets

Meeting Point

Airport Check In, Srinagar

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
3 To 5 INR 25000 Per Person
6 To 6 INR 23000 Per Person
7 To 10 INR 20000 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 309 / person