Kashmir Great Lakes

The Kashmir Great Lakes is a moderate-to-difficult Himalayan trek known for its breathtaking landscapes, traversing lush meadows, pine forests and high altitude passes. The trek usually starts from Sonmarg and ends at Narang. It offers panoramic views of Harmukh Peak, one of Kashmir’s iconic mountains, stunning valleys, ridgelines, river crossings and snow patches. You can also witness a series of alpine lakes- Vishansar, Krishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, Gangbal and Nundkoi. a series of pristine alpine lakes. It is considered one of India’s most spectacular treks, offering a true Himalayan experience with diverse landscapes and an opportunity to explore high-altitude wilderness, making it a must-go-for trek for mountain lovers.

Short:

Day1:Drive from Srinagar to Shitkadi Camp (8500 Ft/90km)

Day2:Trek from Shitkadi Camp to Nichinai (11500Ft / 11km) via Shekdar(11000Ft)

Day3: Trek from Nichinai to Vishansar Lake (12000Ft/ 12km) via Nichinai Pass (13100Ft )

Day4: Rest & Acclimatisation at Vishansar Lake

Day5:Trek from Vishansar Lake to Gadsar Lake (11000 Ft /14km) via Gadsar Pass (13750Ft )

Day6:Trek from Gadsar to Satsar (12000Ft /9km)

Day7: Trek from Satsar to Gangabal Twin lakes (11500Ft /11Km) via Zaj Pass (13000Ft )

Day8: Trek from Gangabal to Naranag (7450Ft/ 15km) & Drive to Srinagar         (50km)

 INR 17900+ GST (Srinagar to Srinagar)

Add-ons:

Transport: INR 2000/Person

Off Loads: INR 2000/Person

Insurance: INR300 /Person

Booking policy:

INR 3000 (non-refundable)

30 days before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.

Remaining Payment 10 days before DOJ 

Experienced Trek Guide & Leader

Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen Cylinder

Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)

Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)

Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

All necessary Permits & Entry Fees

Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 3000 INR approx.  Per person typically applies for a group of 10 & may vary with fewer people.

Any kind of personal expenses

Foods are not included while in transit.

Any Medical Evacuation

Porter to carry personal luggage

Offloading Charge: Rs. 3500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be under 10 Kg

Cancelled 21-30 days before Journey –Full refund (Except initial booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one year from the date of actual booking)

Note: This applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before the DOJ. In all other scenarios, the initial booking fees of INR 3000 remain non-refundable.

Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000  apply as a future credit, rest is refunded to the client.

Cancelled between 8-14 days of actual journey –25% of the total trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining amount will be issued as a future credit valid for 1 year

0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount within the due date)

Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.

Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com

We highly recommend purchasing Insurance to cover your Trip

FAQs

1) Do I need previous trek experience for Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
2) Is there a chance of altitude sickness Kashmir Great Lakes ?
3) Do I require sleeping bags during Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
4) Do we need travel and medical insurance for Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
5) What permits are required for Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
6) Is it safe for seniors to do Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
7) What do we carry in Kashmir Great Lakes trek?
8) How to reach Shitkadi Village ?
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Trek Type: Regional Trekking
Difficulty: Hard Treks
Season: Mansoon
Duration: 7-9 Days / 75 KM
Best Time: June-September
Basecamp: Shitkadi
Altitude: 13800 Ft
Region: Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, India
Cost: ₹ 17,900

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