Mountains & Lake Trek Kashmir
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destination :Srinagar - Sonamarg - Nichnai - Krishansar - Dubta Pani - Gangabal Lake - Naranag - Srinagar.

Trekking Package Details

Day 1: Srinagar (1585 m) to Sonamarg (2800 m) via Ganderbal
The vehicle will be arranged from Srinagar and the drive will be to Sonamarg via Ganderbal. Take a short break at the bank of Sind River at Wayil before reaching Sonamarg.

Day 2 : Sonamarg to Nichinai (3620 m) (13 km) (4/5 hours)
Post breakfast start the trek to Nichinai. A short descent through pine forests leads us to a bridge over the Sindh River. Now, the ascent is steep to Shkoder.
It is an amusing vantage point offering sight of the glacier and the Sindh valley. From here a long descent will take you to Nichinai, campsite for the day.

Day 3 : Nichinai to Krishansar (3680 m) via Nichinai pass (4084 m) (15 km) (4/5 hours)
Start the day and head towards Nichinai pass. From the top get magnificent mountain views, then descend through blooming meadows towards two beautiful lakes named Vishansar and Krishansar.
Setup your camps near Krishansar Lake, have salubrious food and retire for the night.

Day 4 : Krishansar to Dubta Pani (3280 m) (16 km) (4/5 hours)
Begin the trek with a steep climb towards Gadsar pass which offers delicious sight of the Karakorum Mountains. Descend gradually past Gadsar Lake and reach your campsite beside a stream.
Setup your camps there and retire for the night.

Day 5 : Dubta Pani to Gangabal Lakes (3570 m) (19 km) (7/8 hours)
Post breakfast, cross a stream and start the gradual climb to Postpatri, it is all flower strewn and offers exotic views of the Karakorum Mountains.
After reaching Mangandub saddle, ascent towards Zagibal peak (4210 m). The climb is strenuous but rewards you with the Gangabal Lake and Hurmukh peak views.
After a long descent, cross a small rivulet followed by an ascent to the Gangabal Lakes.

Day 6 : Exploration Day/Rest Day
Today, is exploration day! Spend your day roaming around Gangabal Lake or enjoy fishing brown trout’s activity.
Trekkers can walk towards Kolsar Lake and get back to the Gangabal Lake and spend your night there.

Day 7: Gangabal Lake to Naranag and Drive to Srinagar (1585 m) (1 hour)
Post breakfast, retrace your steps to Naranag and for the last time witness the picturesque lakes. Descend through the dense forests and Bodpathri meadows to reach Naranag village via Trunkhol and Butsheri.
The vehicle will be arranged from Naranag to Srinagar.

Day 08 : Srinagar Departure
After breakfast check out hotel / Houseboat and drop to the Sriangar Airport.

Tour End

Includes
- All road transport by private ac cars (airport transfers/ from Srinagar to base camp and back).
- Arrival/ departure 2 nights Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel accommodation in Srinagar (full board), unless specified.
- 2 nights tented accommodation (full-board) mountain camps.
- All trekking gear included: tents, toilet tent, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles.
- English Speaking Kashmiri Local Guide and a Cook.
- All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.
- Horses to carry backpack (except day sack), group equipment (tents/ stoves/ fuel) to the higher camps.
- All meals included (vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified.
- Trek/ Wildlife Permits.
- First Aid including Medical Oxygen Cylinder.
- All applicable taxes

Excludes
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance.
- Personal clothing and equipment.
- Any medical costs incurred by you, or costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization (for which you should have travel insurance).
- Optional trips or excursions.
- Tips for local staff and guides.

We Provide
- Qualified and experienced trek Leader
- Services of guide, cook and support team

You need to get
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover
- Hand torch with spare batteries
- UV-protection sunglasses
- 1 Litre water bottle
- Pair of light weight slippers/sandals (for the campsite)
- 2 quick-dry, warm lowers or track pants
- 4-5 full sleeves T-shirts or sweatshirts
- 4-5 pairs of thick woollen socks
- Thermal body warmer (T-shirt and pants)
- 8-9 undergarments
- Warm jacket closed at wrist and neck
- Full sleeves sweater
- Rain wear (jacket and pants)
- Pair of warm gloves
- Woollen cap
- Sun-shielding hat
- Personal toiletries kit (towel, toilet paper, paper soap, bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sunscreen lotion (small pack) Lip balm.
- Utensils: small size, light weight and leak-proof lunch box, plate, spoon, tea/coffee mug Camera (optional)
- Dry fruits, nuts, chocolate bars (optional)