Kashmir Great Lakes Trek B2B

KASHMIR GREAT LAKES Trek-2021
TREK Overview
Day 01
Srinagar to Sonamarg Reach Shitkadi
the trek begins at Shitkadi, which is few kilometers ahead of Sonamarg. You will have to
reach Srinagar on your own and meet the pickup team at 2.30 pm. The drive to the base
camp will take around 2 hours.ALTITUDE: 7,800 ft TIME TAKEN: 2 Hours drive.
Day 02
Sonamarg to Nichnai
ALTITUDE- 7,800 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hours, 9 km. The 04 km is the gradual ascent to the
tabletop point. The trekkers are advised to fill two bottles of water for the day’s trek. There
is a Dhaba on the tabletop point where one can have tea /coffee/snacks. One can see the
spectacular view of Sonamarg from the tabletop point. Then the hike will be continued till
the lunch point. The tree line ends at the lunch point. It will take approx 1 hour from the
tabletop point to the lunch point. Form the lunch there will be moderate ascents till the
Nichnai campsite. It would be around 3 pm or 4 pm by the time we reach the Nachnai
campsite.
Day 03
Nichnai to Vishnusar
ALTITUDE- 11,500 TO 12,000 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hr, 12 kmThe first 5 km till Nachnai pass is
normal ascent. The altitude of Machina pass is 12000 ft one can get a mobile network on
the top of the Machina to pass there will be normal descent of 4 km from the Machina
pass till the lunch point. From the lunch point to the campsite 3 km. This section of the
trail crosses through beautiful and picturesque meadows. It will be a normal walk till the
Vishnusar camping site. The camping site is near the vicinity of the beautiful Vishnu sir
lake.
Day 04
Vishnusar to Gadsar via Kishnusar Lake and Gadas pass
Altitude 12000 ft to 12500 ft, Time is taken 8 hr, 13 kmToday is the best day of the trek
with lots of flowers on the way. After 1 km of normal ascent from vishnusar, is the
beautiful kishansar. After Kishnasar Lake 5 km steady ascents to the Gadsar pass, 13800 ft,
which is the highest altitude in the trek. You can see two lakes from Gadsar pass,
Vishnarsar, and Kishnasar. From Gadsar walk 4 km with a view of a lot of flowers on the
way to reach Gadsar Lake, have lunch by the lakeside. After lunch walk, 5 km through
meadows 2 reach the campsite, Based the army camp 12000 ft.
Day 05
Gadsar to Satsar
ALTITUDE 12,500 ft to 12,000, TIME TAKEN: 4 hr, 8 kmCarry sufficient water bottles as the
source will be a bit far. Just after starting the trek, there will be a river crossing. After that
an easy walk by the mountainside for 5 km with a normal ascent you will see Naga Parvat
of Pakistan, which mostly remains covered by clouds. Take rest and the campsite is just 4
km from here. There will a normal ascent, after which comes the army camp where your ID
will be checked. After the army camp, you will see 7 lakes. Reach the campsite around 2
pm and then on arrival, you will be served hot lunch.
Day 06
Satsar to Gangabal
ALTITUDE 12,000 ft to 11,500 ft, TIME TAKEN: 4 hr, 9kmAt the start of the trek, you have to
cross a 2 km boulder zone, after which the last ascent of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek
starts which is about 2 km. After the ascent you will reach the 2nd highest pass of the trek
12,900 ft. You can see 4 lakes from the Zag pass, 2 of which is big and 2 small. Try to reach
the pass by 10 am. You can see the huge Harmukh peak from the Nandkul -Gangabal
pass. Then you will climb up a 2 km zig-zag ascent and 1 km down to reach Nandkul Lake,
The campsite for today. You will reach Nandkul lake by lunchtime, which is 4 km from
pass.
DAY 07
BUFFER DAY
GangabalWe have a buffer day with no major trekking or task. One can go to Gangabal
Lake and can have some fun activities.
Day 08
Gangabal to Naranag
ALTITUDE- 11,500 ft – 7,450 ft, TIME TAKEN: 6 hr, 11 km last day schedule starts by
crossing the river, and then a 5 km walk will lead us to trees, you will find trees from here
till downhill, the foot of the mountain. End of trek and Drive to Srinagar and Stay in House
boat in Nigeen Lake
Day 09
We would recommend you to take Evening flight to enjoy morning on Nigeen lake with Shikara ride and
this end your exhilarating Kashmir trek
Tour inclusions
All accommodating during the trek on sharing basis in tent / homestay
All meals during the trek vegetarian
Transportation Srinagar to Srinagar & Stay in house boat in Nigeen Lake after completion
Tent sleeping bags and all other camping gear
Safety equipment (med kit oxygen cylinders oximeter etc.)
Cooks, Helpers, Guides ,Porties, mules ,
Trekking permits and forest camping chargesSection
Tour Exclusions
Backpack offloading charges
Tips of the local team
Stay and food Srinagar
Cancellation charges
Backpack carrying
Important points
Things to take
Important points of the trek

1. Tea will be provided once you have reached the pass to regain your energy.
2. We will be have a buffer day in case of any contingencies.
Cancellation prior
Cancellation prior to 20 days from the start of the book any other trek tell one year or get
95% refund
Cancellation between 20 days and 10 days to the start of the trek 70% refund
Cancellation less than 8 days to the start trek No refund.
REGION; Jammu and Kashmir

Duration: 7 days
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Highest Altitude :13,800 ft
Minimum Age: 6 years
Average temperature: day time: 20 /17 Degree
Nighttime 3/4 Degree
TREK FEE PER PERSON-

Rs. 12500/- (Srinagar to Srinagar) (Includes all costs of
the trek) (No Hidden Charges)
Package Cost Includes
 Transport from Srinagar to Srinagar Taxi
 Forest Permit and entrance fee
 Accommodation in tents on twin /triple share basis
 All meals: breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and Dinner
 Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
 (All camping gear)
 High quality tents
 Sleeping bags
 Mattress
 Liner
 Toilet tents
 Dining Tent
 Dining table
 Camping stole
 Porters at extra cost to carry your luggage
 Helper
 Mules
 Kitchen team
 Good Experience Trek Leader Guide and Technical Guide
 Medical Kit
 Oxygen Cylinders
 Crampons and Gaiters
 More technical equipment’s
 Helmet, Rope, Ice Axe ,
Package Cost Excludes -
 Personal Insurance
 Personal toiletry Items
 Medical certificate
 Meals during the transit from Srinagar to Sonamarg and Sonamarg to taluka village
 Note - We serve three meals a day including snacks and soup. A variety of delectable and
healthy food is provided. They are nutritious and keep you fit and healthy on the trek.

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Important points of the trek

2. We will be have a buffer day in case of any contingencies.

Cancellation less than 8 days to the start trek No refund.

REGION; Jammu and Kashmir

TREK FEE PER PERSON-

Package Cost Excludes -

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