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7 Day Trek

EASY / MODERATE / DIFFICULT

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SEPTEMBER 2024

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Trek Highlights

  • Authentic Kashmiri cuisine on all days of the trek
  • Trek lead by Ibrahim Raina - One of Kashmir's most experienced trek guides
  • Small and exclusive groups of not more than 12 - 16 participants.
  • Ponies / Mules to carry personal luggage (one bag - not more than 8 kgs)
Force Traveller Transfers
Camps Accommodation
Meals Included

Cost per person

₹27,950
5% GST is applicable. Includes accommodation, meals and all trek transfers as per the list of inclusions.

Great Lakes Kashmir Trek

The Kashmir Great Lakes trek is a trekking journey of 6-days, best done during the period of July - September. During this time of the year,  the meadow tracks are filled with blooming flowers and verdant greenery. The Kashmir Great Lakes trek is graded as moderate - difficult trek and is definitely recommended for physically active people, nature lovers who are willing to adapt minimal lifestyle - apart from basking in the charming beauty of lush landscapes, verdant meadows, freshwater lakes and myriad collection of wild flora at the backdrop of stunning peaks.

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Day 1

Drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 8960 feet
  • 80 KMS
  • 2 - 3 Hours hours
  • Meals included
On the first day of the Great Lakes Trek in Kashmir, our team meets you at the Srinagar Airport at a pre-decided time. From there, we drive to Sonmarg and head to our campsite. The evening will be spent in getting to know each other, as we prepare for the trek.

Destinations Covered

Srinagar | Sonmarg

Day 2

Trek from Sonmarg - Nichnai

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 11500 feet
  • 10 KMS
  • 5 - 6 hours
  • Meals included
Trekking starts on this day with an approx 6-8 hours trek to Nichnai via Shekdur. The trail takes you through meadows, dense forests with Maple, Pine and Bhoj trees. The trek from Shitkadi to Shekdur goes through thick forests of pine trees and will take approx. 2 and half hours. The trek follows the Nichnai Stream as we trek from Shekdur to Nichnai.

Destinations Covered

Sonmarg | Shitkadi | Nichnai

Day 3

Trek from Nichinni - Vischnsar Lake - Krishensar Lake

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 13100 feet
  • 14 KMS
  • 6 - 7 hours
  • Meals included
A 14 kms trek that takes approx 7 hours. We visit the Vishansar Lake which is just 15 minutes walk from the campsite The first lake of the trek and one of the most beautiful ones. Vishansar is visited by hoards of sheep and their shepherds are known for interesting stories. After a quick break, we continue to trek to Kishansar lake, which is at approx 1 and half kms from our camp site.

Destinations Covered

Nichinni - Vischnsar Lake - Krishensar Lake

Day 4

Trek from Krishensar - Gadsar Lake

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 12000 feet
  • 12 KMS
  • 5 - 6 hours
  • Meals included
Today, we start the trek little early in the morning. The trail passes from Vishansar to Gadsar, via Gadsar pass is the highest point of the trek. We can see the Kishansar Lake on the way. After the Gadsar lake, we will reach the campsite in 2 hours. Here, we need to check our ID's at an army check point.

Destinations Covered

Krishensar - Gadsar Lake

Day 5

Trek from Gadsar - Satsar Lake - Megandob Campsite

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 12000 feet
  • 10 KMS
  • 4 - 5 hours
  • Meals included
On this day of the trek we see two small lakes which are often mistaken as Satsar Lakes. We will visit the Satsar twin lakes, in the afternoon. These twin lakes are between the middle of the mountain.

Destinations Covered

Gadsar - Satsar Lake - Megandob Campsite

Day 6

Megandob - Gangbal Lake

  • Camps Accommodation
  • 13000 feet
  • 12 KMS
  • 5 - 6 hours
  • Meals included
Day begins with a walk on rocky paths for approx. 1 hour and ascend till Jazz Pass. At the pass, be ready for some breathtaking views of the 4 lakes, Mt. Harmukh and its glacier. We visit the Gangobal Lake, which is one of the largest lakes on the trek.

Destinations Covered

Trek from Megandob - Gangbal Lake

Day 7

Trek from Gangobal - Nudhkohl Lake - Narranag. Drive to Srinagar

  • No Accommodation
  • 6982 feet
  • 6 KMS
  • 2 - 3 hours
Descent trek to Naranag which will pass through pine tree forest. Optional - Drive to Srinagar and stay the night in a boat house, with the team.

Destinations Covered

Gangobal - Nudhkohl Lake - Narranag.

Cost per person

27,950*

The cost of the 7-day trek is INR 20,950 per person + 5% GST

Cost Inclusions

  • Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking guide for the trek
  • Accommodation in camping sites as per the itinerary at all destinations for 6 nights
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the camping sites (Day 2 to Day 6). Only Dinner on Day 1 and Only Breakfast and Lunch on Day 7.
  • Highly experienced and knowledgeable local trekking staff for the trek
  • High altitude camping equipment including sleeping bags, tents, dining tents and toilet tents for the trek.
  • Ponies / Mules / Donkeys to carry the equipment, ration and personal luggage (one bag only - not more than 8 kgs) on the trek.
  • Transfers from Srinagar Airport on Sept 4th and drop to Srinagar (Dal Lake) on Sept 10.
  • Permits and Camping fees at all places applicable.

Cost Exclusions

  • Any Personal Expenses / Tips
  • 5% Tax (GST)
  • Any Beverages / Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Hotel Accommodation in Sonmarg / Hotel or Houseboat in Srinagar. Any accommodation, activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and acts of God.
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.

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Experiece the best of McLedoganj with this short weekend trek. Trek & camp overnight at Triund. With Pink House\'s state of the art camping gear, trek to 9500 feet to reach Triund and camp overnight with millions of Himalayanstars. Be it Paragliding, or touring around McLeodganj, or climbing mountains, amazing packages. Trek & camp overnight at Triund. With Pink House\'s state of the art camping gear, trek to 9500 feet to reach Triund and camp overnight.

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Experiece the best of McLedoganj with this short weekend trek. Trek & camp overnight at Triund. With Pink House\'s state of the art camping gear, trek to 9500 feet to reach Triund and camp overnight with millions of Himalayanstars. Be it Paragliding, or touring around McLeodganj, or climbing mountains, amazing packages. Trek & camp overnight at Triund. With Pink House\'s state of the art camping gear, trek to 9500 feet to reach Triund and camp overnight.

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Itinerary for Great Lakes Kashmir Trek

  • Day 1

    Drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg

  • Day 2

    Trek from Sonmarg - Nichnai

  • Day 3

    Trek from Nichinni - Vischnsar Lake - Krishensar Lake

  • Day 4

    Trek from Krishensar - Gadsar Lake

  • Day 5

    Trek from Gadsar - Satsar Lake - Megandob Campsite

  • Day 6

    Megandob - Gangbal Lake

  • Day 7

    Trek from Gangobal - Nudhkohl Lake - Narranag. Drive to Srinagar

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Ankita Bhargava

Kashmir is truly a paradise on Earth, I recently visited Kashmir and explored many unexplored places of Kashmir. I would like to thank Mountain Magic Trek n Tours, Mr. Ibrahim Raina and Spiti Holiday Adventure for making this trip most memorable one. One very important thing what I want to share is that the guide Nasir and the driver Yusuf Ji, which are provided by the company were very decent and they know each and every part of Kashmir and they guided us and showed us the most untouched and unexplored places of Kashmir which I have never heard of or seen. They have organized Surmarg Trek in Pehalgam which was the lifetime experience for me. This trip was a dream vacation for me. Source: TripAdvisor

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Indrani Bhargava

Recently I visited Kashmir in collaboration with Mountain Magic Trek N Tours and Spitiholiday Adventures... It was a lifetime experience.. we visited all the nooks n corners of Kashmir which are untouched, unexplored... Everything was just perfect... the places, the people, the arrangement ... A very special thanks to Ibrahim Raina Saab for making this trip a special one... I wl surely come back to Kashmir again.... Source: TripAdvisor

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