Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

8N / 9D · 1N Srinagar · 6N Sonamarg · 1N Srinagar · Group Departure

About this Kashmir holiday package

Often called India's most beautiful trek. Over seven days you'll cross three high passes and camp beside a chain of turquoise lakes below Mount Harmukh. Certified trek leaders, local guides and full camping support are included.

Duration
8N / 9D
Places
Srinagar and Sonamarg
Hotels
2 star
Best for
Fit trekkers
Best time
July to mid-September
Trip type
Group Departure

Highlights

  • 7 alpine lakes
  • Camping & guide
  • Gadsar Pass

Photos from this trip

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Srinagar

Arrive in Srinagar, meet the trek leader for a briefing and kit check. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2Srinagar to Sonamarg base camp

Drive about 3 hours to the base camp at Shitkadi near Sonamarg (2,730 m). Short acclimatisation walk.

Day 3Shitkadi to Nichnai

Trek about 11 km through maple and bhoj forests and open meadows to Nichnai (3,505 m).

Day 4Nichnai to Vishansar Lake

Cross Nichnai Pass (about 4,080 m) into wide meadows and camp by Vishansar Lake.

Day 5Vishansar to Gadsar

Climb Gadsar Pass (about 4,200 m), the highest point, with views of Vishansar and Kishansar lakes, then descend to Gadsar Lake.

Day 6Gadsar to Satsar

A long walk through flower meadows and an army checkpoint (carry ID) to the Satsar lakes.

Day 7Satsar to Gangabal

Cross Zajibal Pass to the twin lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol below Mount Harmukh.

Day 8Gangabal to Naranag, drive to Srinagar

Steep descent through pine forest to Naranag, then drive about 2 hours to Srinagar.

Day 9Departure

Transfer to Srinagar airport.

What's included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing in the hotels or houseboat listed
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary
  • Airport pick-up at Srinagar and drop at Srinagar airport
  • One-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • All applicable hotel taxes

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets to and from Srinagar
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and union taxis in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg
  • Lunch, entry fees and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • GST of 5% on the package price
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

  • Prepaid SIM cards from outside Jammu & Kashmir don't work here. Postpaid connections do.
  • Snow can close Gondola Phase 2 and some high passes. If that happens, we'll suggest something just as good on the day.
  • In Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, local union taxis handle inner sightseeing. You pay them directly.
  • Carry a government photo ID for every traveller.

Read our payment and cancellation policy.

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