Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
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10 Aug → 16 Aug 2026 7D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a high-altitude trek in Kashmir Valley, known for alpine lakes, meadows, snow-capped mountains, and mountain passes. The trek features lakes such as Vishansar, Krishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, Nandkol, and Gangabal, along with routes through pine forests, meadows, streams, rocky terrain, and passes including Nichnai Pass, Gadsar Pass, and Zaj Pass.
The trek starts from Shitkadi near Sonamarg. It is described as moderate to difficult and involves long walking hours, steep ascents, descents, and high-altitude passes. The highest point mentioned is Gadsar Pass at 13,750 ft, which is approximately 4,191 metres. The total trekking distance is around 72 km.
The best time for the trek is from July to September, when the meadows are in bloom and the higher passes are more accessible. Weather can be unpredictable, with daytime temperatures mentioned as 15–20°C and night temperatures as 2–5°C or lower at higher altitudes.
The source also mentions that there are numerous water sources such as glacial streams and rivers, and that there are no charging points on the trek. It states that mobile network is not available on the trek route, with some connectivity in Sonamarg before the trek begins.
Itinerary
Arrive in Srinagar before the trek. The pickup point for the trek is Nishat Garden in Srinagar.
- Srinagar
- Nishat Garden
Travel from Srinagar to Sonamarg to begin the trek approach.
- Sonamarg
Start trekking from Sonamarg towards Nichnai. The trail begins near Shitkadi and passes through pine forest and meadows before reaching the Nichnai campsite.
- Shitkadi
- Nichnai
- Pine forest
- Meadows
Trek from Nichnai across Nichnai Pass toward the Vishansar and Krishansar lake area for the night's camp.
- Nichnai Pass
- Vishansar Lake
- Krishansar Lake
Continue trekking from the Vishansar area to Gadsar Lake via Gadsar Pass. This day reaches the trek's highest pass.
- Gadsar Pass
- Gadsar Lake
- Yamsar Lake
Trek from Gadsar Lake to the Satsar lakes region and camp there for the night.
- Satsar Lakes
Trek from the Satsar lakes to Gangbal Lake via Zaj Pass. The descent from the pass leads to the Gangbal campsite near the lake.
- Zaj Pass
- Gangbal Lake
Descend from Gangbal to Naranag Valley. The route passes Trundkhul and Budshare ridge, then continues with a long descent to Naranag. Visit the Naranag temple ruins and drive back to Srinagar.
- Trundkhul
- Budshare ridge
- Naranag Valley
- Naranag Temple
What's included
8 days / 7 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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