Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Day 1 : Srinagar to Gangagir (Sonmarg)

• Assemble at Srinagar airport and transfer to Gangagir near Sonmarg (87kms).
• It is a scenic drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg surrounded with forests and snow covered mountains.
• Overnight stay.

Day 2 : Gangagir to Nichnai(3505m, 13kms)

• Trek starts from Sitkari village to Nichnai campsite on a route lined with Maple and Pine trees.
• The highlight of the day's trek is the enchanting view of Sonmarg and Thajwas glacier & sprawling glaciers surrounding Sonmarg.
• The day ends after we descend into the Nichnai grazing ground (Shepherd's valley) through a Silver Birch forest.
• Overnight stay in tents.

Day 3 : Nichnai to Vishansar Lake (3557m, 15kms)

• Trek from Nichnai to the Vishansar lake.
• Today's trek comprises of a steep and grueling ascent to cross the Nichnai pass standing tall at 4080m and a descent towards the Vishansar & Kishansar lakes and into the Vishansar campsite.
• Visit the Vishansar lake situated 500m from the campsite.
• Nothing that we say or write can prepare you to get astound in the beauty of the alpine high altitude lake.The waters of the lake are crystal clear and change color as the day proceeds.
• Overnight stay in tents.

Day 4 : Vishansar Lake to Gadsar (4191m,13kms)

• The day begins with a 250-meter climb to the Kishansar lake, about 1/2-kilometer from the Vishansar lake.
• Despite their near proximity, the twin lakes can only be seen from the top of Gadsar pass.Getting to the Gadsar pass at 4191m is a difficult effort that will tax your legs and back.
• The breathtaking views at the top of the pass, however, more than help compensate for all of the work.
• To get to Gadsar Lake, descend from the pass through level meadows covered with beautifully colourful wildflowers. Tents were used for the night.

Day 5 : Gadsar to Satsar(3600m, 12km)

• Early in the morning, we face yet another two-hour tough climb up into the Mengandob plains.
• We continue on our journey, passing through an army base and approaching the Satsar lakes.
• Satsar Lakes is a cascade of seven lakes. In the summer and autumn, some of these lakes, which are fed by melting snow, dry up.
• Overnight stay in tents.

Day 6 : Satsar to Twin Lakes of Gangabal (3505m, 10kms)

• Today will be physically and mentally demanding as you negotiate rugged and boulder-infested terrain, cross a few ridges, and climb mountains to reach a ridge at 3570m for a break.
• We then climb higher to reach the final ridge at 3000 metres.
• The twin lakes of Gangbal and Nundkol can be seen from here. Following there is a steep rocky descent with a few ups and downs before entering verdant meadows that lead to Nundkol and Gangbal lakes.
• Overnight stay in tents.

Day 7 : Stay at Gangabal(Explore Gangabal and Nundkol twin lakes)

• Today you get to rest by the lakes, explore the neighbouring meadows, take in the breathtaking mountain scenery, learn a few local legends about the lakes, swap travel stories, meditate, practise photography, and do whatever it takes to calm your soul.
• This day can also be utilised as a make-up day if the weather turns bad and the team needs to stay an extra night at one of the prior campsites.
• Overnight stay in tents.

Day 8 : Gangabal to Naranag to Srinagar

• On the last day, we hike past a tree line, through some grassy plains, and into the pine forest.
• For around 6-7 kilometres, follow the woodland line towards Naranag settlement.
• We travel to Srinagar for a night's stay after arriving in Naranag.

Day 9 : Departure from Srinagar.