Kashmir often known as Paradise on earth for its amazing beauty and it is for this reason the Kashmir Great Lake Trek is a special one for the trekkers enthusiast. In this trek you will experience magic of heavenly lakes embracing the Himalayas. Every moment you will experience the magic of the beautiful Kashmir during this trek.
Huge mountains, Green forests, spring colored blooms and lakes makes this trek one of its kind.
Kashmir Great Lake trek falls under moderate-difficult level, because of which the trekkers are advised to come prepared.
The itinerary starts from the drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg which is at an altitude of 7800ft.
Shitkadi Village is the base camp for the Kashmir great Lakes trek
Day 1: Srinagar Arrival | Drive to Sonamarg(90 Kms/4 hrs)
- You all will have to assemble at the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar at 11 AM.
- After that we will start our drive to Sonamarg, where Shitkari village will be our base camp for this trek.
Day 2: Trek to Nichnai via Shekdur(11kms/8 hrs)
- After breakfast, today we will start our trek towards Nichnai which will be our campsite.
- During the trek you will see Maple and pine trees throughout the trail. Streams of water flow, lush green peaks surrounded by Bhoj trees will make your trek very special.
- We will reach our campsite and enjoy dinner at night.
Day 3: Nichnai to Vishansar lake via Nichnai Pass(12 kms/7 hrs)
- We will get up early today and head towards the scenic Vishansar Lake after breakfast. The lake has a great importance for Kashmir Pandits and its surrounding forests and landscapes filled with small glaciers makes it fascinating spot.
- Nichnai Pass lies between two peaks that will be standing tall at the backdrop of our campsite. As you reach the pass, you will also have a perfect view of the Sonamarg valley.
- Today we will also experience some beautiful waterfalls cascading from mountain cliffs. We will set up our camp site with the Vishansar lake in the backdrop.
- Rest of the day is at your leisure and you can indulge yourself in some fun activities. Dinner and stay at the campsite.
Day 4: Buffer Day
- As we are aware about the weather near Kashmir Lake is very unpredictable, we have taken a buffer day in this trek.
- If the weather is clear, we will move towards Gangbal Camp site.
Day 5: Vishansar Lake to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass(14 kms/8 hrs)
- Kishansar Lake is just above Vishansar Lake. Today we will experience stunning landscapes of lush green meadows and crystal blue lakes. Soon, we will see the ridge that is Gadsar Pass coming into view. After trekking a lilt longer, we will see a small lake -Yamsar Lake. This lake has a mythological importance associated with the God of Death, Yama in Hinduism.
- Dinner and stay at the campsite
Day 6: Gadsar To Satsar(12 Kms/6 Hrs)
- After breakfast and tea, we will start our trek towards Satsar camp which is at an altitude of 12000ft and is a collection of seven lakes
- Walking through lush green forests with rivers and valleys below you will make your trekking experience magical.
- We will cross the ridge, which is the gateway to Satsar beyond which lies the 3rd line of defense from the LOC.
- Dinner and stay at the campsite
Day 7: Satsar to Gangabal twin lakes(11 kms/6 hrs)
- After breakfast, we will start moving towards Nundkol. Today you will experience many ascends and descends.
- This trail is full of surprises, with countless lakes and ridges. Today we will also see the biggest lake among all of these i.e Gangabal.
- We will set up our campsite at Nundkol which is not very far from here.
- Stay and dinner at the campsite
Day 8: Gangabal to Naranag(11kms/6 hrs) | Drive to Srinagar
- Today after breakfast we will start our trek towards Naranag, which is at a height of 8500ft.
- Upon reaching Naranag, we will start our drive to Srinagar
- End of Tour
- Accommodation for 7 nights in camps on triple sharing basis
- Transport from Srinagar – Srinagar
- All meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Breakfast
- Morning/evening -Tea/ Coffee with light snacks on the trek
- Tent, Sleeping bags, Mattresses, Dining tent, Toilet tent
- Trek Leader
- Permits
- Gaters, Micro Spikes, Rope
- First aid kit, Oxygen cylinder, oximeter
- Any type of personal expenses
- 5%gst
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Trips shorter in duration than 5 days
- Rs 2000 per person is the booking amount
- The Complete amount to be paid by Wednesday evening.
Trips more than 5 Days duration
- Rs 5000 per person is the booking amount
- 70% of the trip/trek cost to be paid 20 days before the trip departure date.
- 100% of the trip/trek cost to be paid 7 days before the trip departure date
Customised Tours
- 25% of the trip amount to be paid as booking amount
- Another 25% to be paid 30 days before the departure date
- Balance amount to be paid 20 days before the departure date.
Bank Account Details
Name: ZO ADVENTURES
Account Number: 020563300007714
Ifsci Code: YESB0000205
Account Type: Current
Bank: Yes Bank
For cancellations, Kindly reply to the email which you have received from us at the time of booking.
Cancellations are not valid if you inform over call or whats app.
Booking amount is Non-Refundable
Cancellations Details
- 60 Days to 45 days of Departure date. 10% of total Trip cost.
- 44 Days to 30 Days of Departure date. 25% of the total trip cost
- 29 Days to 15 Days of Departure date. 50% of the total trip cost.
- 15 Days to 8 Days of Departure date. 75% of the total trip cost.
- 7 Days to Trip Departure date. 100% of the total trip cost.
- No Show . No refund.
- Any government orders, harsh weather conditions, landslides, protests or any unforeseen circumstances, we will try to give you an alternate plans/trips/treks. But no refunds are possible
- Any trips/treks/expeditions cannot be completed or started at last moment due to any natural calamity or unforeseen circumstances like rain, earthquake, snowfall, landslides, strike,etc no refunds will be provided
- Any expense arising due to natural calamity or unforeseen circumstances cir like rain, earthquake, snowfall, landslides, strike,etc during the trip, will be borne by the customer.
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