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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Sonamarg · Vishansar · Gadsar · Naranag 8 Days / 7 Nights

Starting from

₹21,500

per person

Package highlights

  • Seven alpine lakes including Vishansar and Gangbal
  • Four high passes, the highest at 4,190 m
  • Fully supported camping with a cook
  • Qualified trek leader and first-aid kit
  • Small groups only

About this trip

The Kashmir Great Lakes trek runs roughly 70 km from Sonamarg to Naranag, crossing four passes and passing seven alpine lakes. It is a moderate-to-difficult trek — you need reasonable fitness and previous multi-day walking experience.

We run it fully supported: tents, sleeping bags, a cook, porters for the shared load and a qualified trek leader. You carry a daypack.

The window is short. Snow closes the passes outside roughly July to September.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Srinagar to Sonamarg

    Drive to Sonamarg and overnight at the base camp. Gear check and briefing.

  2. Day 2

    Sonamarg to Nichnai

    About 9 km through pine and meadow to the Nichnai campsite at 3,500 m.

  3. Day 3

    Nichnai to Vishansar

    Cross Nichnai Pass (4,100 m) and descend to Vishansar Lake. About 12 km.

  4. Day 4

    Vishansar to Gadsar

    Over Gadsar Pass (4,190 m), the highest point of the trek, past Kishansar Lake. About 14 km.

  5. Day 5

    Gadsar to Satsar

    About 12 km to the Satsar chain of lakes.

  6. Day 6

    Satsar to Gangbal

    Cross Zaj Pass to the twin lakes of Gangbal and Nundkol below Harmukh. About 11 km.

  7. Day 7

    Gangbal to Naranag, drive to Srinagar

    Descend about 13 km to Naranag, then drive back to Srinagar.

  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Transfer to Srinagar airport.

What's included

  • All camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mats
  • All meals on trek
  • Qualified trek leader, cook and support staff
  • Porters or mules for shared load
  • Forest permits and camping fees
  • Transport from and to Srinagar
  • First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Personal trekking gear and boots
  • Backpack offloading if required
  • Insurance
  • Anything not listed
Hotels and stay
Twin-share alpine tents on trek. Hotel nights in Srinagar can be added before or after.
Meals
All meals on trek, freshly cooked and vegetarian by default. Tell us about dietary needs in advance.
Transport
Shared vehicle transfers between Srinagar, Sonamarg and Naranag.

Good to know

Pickup
Srinagar city or airport
Drop-off
Srinagar city or airport
Activities
High-altitude trekking · Camping · Alpine photography

Frequently asked

How fit do I need to be?
You should be able to walk 12 km with a daypack over uneven ground on consecutive days. Previous multi-day trekking experience is strongly recommended.
Can I offload my backpack?
Yes, for an additional charge paid at the base camp. Tell us in advance so we can arrange the mule.

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