GREAT LAKES TREK

Upon arrival, you’re greeted with a warm traditional welcome. Arrive till 11:00 AM & post breakfast, transfer to the hotel Sonamarg. Check-in to the campsite and evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Sonamarg.

Wake up and have a delicious breakfast. Post breakfast, start with a 3-4km trek from the Sonamarg and reach a roadside eatery, from where you can bag up all the required commodities for the day. Here onwards, the trek will descend down and will take you to the snow-covered Shekdur Range. Relax around the vicinity for a while before you start trekking towards the Nichnai, which is located around 11,500ft above sea level. Upon arrival in Nichnai, check-in into the campsite. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

After breakfast this morning start the trek towards the Nichnai Pass at 8 am and enjoy the stunning views of the lush valleys and the untouched beauty of the region. Arriving at the pass, witness, and enjoy the meticulous beauty & snow-covered peaks around the pass. Hereafter, the trek will undergo a steep descend and will lead you to a pictorial meadow of colorful flowers. Upon arrival, check-in to the campsite. Gazing on the left of this trail, you can also behold captivating views of the Himalayan Range and also the Vishansar Lake. Overnight stay in the camp at Vishansar Lake

After breakfast, we start our trek towards the lakeside and reach the Kishansar Peak, here onwards, ascend to the other side of the water reservoir. The trek till here comprises both easy and tough terrains. Later part of the day, trek towards the Kishansar Lake & Yamsar lake. From here, continue with the descend and after crossing Iris, reach the Gadsar Lake. A picturesque lake, it is adorned with the stunning beauty of exotic flowers and snow on both sides. Arriving at the lakeside, report to the nearest Army Camp, and complete the formalities of getting permission to pass Gadsar. Overnight stay at Gadsar Lake

Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, your day will begin with a walk from the army camp towards the stream. Brace yourself for varied terrains from super steep, flat, and even land. Take a short break at Maengandob that is fringed by mountains. Reach the first of Satsar lakes, which is a group of seven different lakes, and follow the same procedure of yesterday with the army officials and set camps near the surreal first lake of Satsar. Overnight stay at Satsar

Wake up in the morning & post breakfast start hiking downwards for half an hour till you arrive at the forest line. Here onwards, start ascending upward and reach an altitude of 13,400ft; during this climb, you can witness several ridges at different heights and the quaint Gujjar huts as well. From the summit, you can also behold the fascinating views of the twin lakes: Gangabal and Nundkol.Post this trek, you will reach a lush meadow that advent towards the Nundkol Lake, which is also a popular weekend getaway among the locals. Trekking for around 20 minutes from Nundkol Lake, you will finally arrive at Gangabal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

On your final day of the Kashmir Great Lake Trek, start from the Gangabal camp, ramble on grassy land dotted with yellow flowers and pine forest. Descend are reach Naranag, the last leg of your trek. Reach Naranag Village in Ganderbal District. Be driven back to Srinagar, time to bid adieu to an adrenalin filled adventurous holiday with some precious memories. Have a great journey towards your hometown. We can always hope for a revisit.