Trek to the Great Lakes of Kashmir

You will be picked up from Srinagar and driven to Sonamarg. It's a scenic drive of about 90 kms and will take about 2 hours. By early evening, you'll be in Sonamarg, and will settle down at the campsite, a little away from the town. Dinner and overnight at campsite.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

After breakfast, the fun begins! You set off on your trek to the Great Lakes of Kashmir today. Your trek route winds along the Sindhu river, winding through forests of maple and pine to reach Nichnai, at an elevation of 11,500 feet. When you look back from this height, you'll be able to see panoramic views of the Sonamarg valley greets you. At Nichnai, your campsite is set up and you can relax here for the rest of the evening. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

Today you'll trek to Vishansar Lake, located at an altitude of 12,500 feet. The views start to become more majestic now, with towering peaks and rolling landscapes. You'll be walking through high altitude meadows as you go higher to Nichnai Pass. From here, you'll get breathtaking views of the snow-clad mountains. You'll descend a short way from here to get to Vishansar Lake, where you'll spend some time taking in the views. You'll be camping a short distance away from here, and will love the peace and beauty of this spot. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

Today you'll be staying at the same campsite, but will have the day free to explore Vishansar lake. You'll also walk to its twin, Kishansar Lake, a little distance away. Both lakes are deep blue and cold, and reflect the sky above and the mountains around. After a day of fun in the outdoors, you'll retire to your tents for the night.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

You'll eat breakfast today and set off towards Gadsar Lake. You'll climb for about 2-3 hours to Gadsar Pass at an elevation of 13,800 feet, and then descend for about 2 hours to the lake. Gadsar Lake is serene and untouched, but the highlight of the day is the views from the pass. You'll be able to see the twin lakes of Kishansar and Vishansar, and is one of the most serene and picturesque of the Great Lakes. You'll stay the night in tents, near Gadsar lake.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

Today you trek onwards from Gadsar to Satsar, which is a collection of 7 smaller lakes, at an altitude of 12, 500 feet. It's a 6 hour climb, and you'll cross a river with icy cold water. You can stop for a while here to splash your face or even take off your shoes and socks to dip your toes in it. At the end of a scenic hike today, you'll stop at a campsite near Satsar. Overnight in tents.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

Today's trek is only about 6 hours long, but it'll take you over some very rocky terrain. There are huge boulders along the route, and you'll need to do some serious scrambling. The twin lakes of Gangabal are located at an elevation of 12,500 feet, with great views all around. At Gangabal, your campsite is set up close to the lake, and you'll spend the evening relaxing here after a hard day's climb. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Accommodation in either tents or guest-houses.

Participants sleep in sturdy tents or clean guest-houses on triple sharing basis. Couples are always accommodated on twin sharing basis.

It's the last day of your trek, and you'll wake up to a hearty breakfast. You'll have to trek for about 6 hours towards Naranag, through pine forests and lush meadows. The trail winds along a stream, so it's very beautiful. You'll stop for lunch en route, and continue onwards to Naranag. By late afternoon, you'll get to Naranag, where vehicles are waiting for you. You'll be driven back to Srinagar, along a scenic route that takes an hour. Your Kashmir Great Lakes trek ends in Srinagar.

Trip ends before nightfall.

Participants reach the end point before nightfall. The trip ends here.