Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

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Quick Facts:

Location: Kashmir, from Sonamarg to Naranag
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights (8 days with a buffer)
Total distance: 72 km
Maximum altitude: 13,800 ft / 4,206 m (Gadsar Pass)
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Starting point: Shitkadi, Sonamarg
Ending point: Naranag
Lakes visited: Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, Gangbal, and Nundkol
Passes crossed: Nichnai Pass, Gadsar Pass, and Zaj Pass
Best season: July to September
Base camp: Shitkadi, Sonamarg (7,800 ft)
Nearest airport: Srinagar Airport (80 km)
Nearest railway station: Jammu Tawi (270 km)
Accommodation: Camping in tents
Permits: Forest permit and ID proof required
Network coverage: No service on the trek, except in Sonamarg
Suitable for: Experienced trekkers and fit beginners

Day 1

Drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg / Shitkadi.

Drive Duration: 3-4 hours | Drive Distance: 80 km | Altitude: 7,800 ft

Reach Srinagar, drive to Shitkadi base camp near Sonamarg. Acclimatisation walk, briefing, overnight stay

Day 2

Shitkadi. Trek to Nichnai

Trek distance: 11 km

Trek duration: 6.5 hours

Altitude gain: 8,150 ft to 11,607 ft

Trek type: Moderate. 3 hours of steep ascent followed by descent for an hour. Final 2 hours, a gentle ascent to Nichnai.

Day 3

Trek from Nichnai to Vishnusar via Nichnai Pass

Trek distance: 12 km

Trek Duration: 7 hours

Altitude gain: 11,607 ft to 12,011 ft via 13,229 ft

Trek type: Moderate. 1.5 hours of gradual ascent followed by an hour-long climb to the pass. A steep descent from the pass for about an hour easing off into a flat walk.

Day 4

Trek from Vishnusar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass

Trek distance: 13 km

Trek Duration: 8-9 hours

Altitude gain and loss: 12,011 ft to 10,706 ft via 13,715 ft

Trek type: Moderate difficult. 1.5-2 hours of steep ascent followed by 1 hour of steep descent, easing off into level walk.

Day 5

Trek from Gadsar to Satsar

Trek distance: 11.5 km

Trek Duration: 4.5 hours

Altitude gain: 10,706 ft to 11,985 ft

Trek type: Moderate. 1.5 hours of steep ascent followed by a level walk.

Day 6

Trek from Satsar to Gangabal via Zaj Pass

Trek distance: 9 km

Trek Duration: 6 hours

Altitude loss: 11,985 ft to 11,486 ft via 13,276 ft

Trek type: Difficult. 30 minutes each of gradual ascent followed by steep ascent for about 45 minutes and then a steep descent. Similarly ascending and descending trail all through.

Day 7

Trek from Gangabal to Naranag. Drive to Srinagar

Trek distance: 13 km

Trek Duration: 6 hours

Altitude loss: 11,486 ft to 7,800 ft

Drive Distance: 50 km

Drive Duration: 2 hours

Trek type: Moderate. A mix of ascents and descents for 6 km followed by a very steep descent all the way down. You should reach Srinagar by 5 pm.

Day 8

Buffer Day

Keep extra for bed weather / passdelay.

Things To Carry
✅ ID Card
✅ Sunscreen, lip balm
✅ Trekking Shoes
✅ Water bottle 1Ltr
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Thermo Flask
✅ Down Jacket
✅ Trekking Poles
✅ Waterproof trekking pant and jacket
✅ Other trekking gears according to your requirement
✅ Raincoat or windcheater
✅ Cap and sunglasses
✅ Flashlight with extra batteries
✅ Leather Gloves
✅ Extra memory card for the camera
✅ Track Suit
✅ UV Protected Sunglasses
✅ Inner Fleece Gloves
✅ Water Bottle
✅ Warm clothes with thermals, gloves, caps and socks.
✅ personal medical kit
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Carrey some food like cookies and Candy.
✅ Toiletries.
✅ Muffler

Inclusions: Transportation | Accommodation | Meals | Permit | Trek Guide | Trek

Cancellation Policies

1 . All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

2. Token amount is nonrefundable in any cases.

3. Cancellations made 15 Days prior to travel date will attract cancellation charges.

4. Cancellations charges will vary from 25 % - 50% of the total tour package cost.

5.100 % Retention charges will be levied for bookings cancelled within 15 days of travel date or

6. No show scenarios.

7. No refunds will be given in case of missed or unused services. This includes Flights, Trains Hotel stays, meals, sightseeing, transfers, entry ticket, permits or any other HIMALAYA EXPERT services.

8. HIMALAYA EXPERT have the right to cancel your Invoice due to insufficient Advance Amount i.e. 50% of the total tour Package Cost.

7. In case, clients are suspected to indulge in any kind of illegal activity or violent behavior, HIMALAYA EXPERT will immediately stop the services while holding all the refunds.