Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- 8 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 30
- No Refund
Adult
Description
Duration
8 Days
Group Size
15
Language
Hindi, English
Trek Overview
- Trek Name: Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- Days: 8
- Adventure Type: Trekking
- Base Camp: Sonamarg
- Season: Monsoon | Autumn |
- Month: July | August | September |
- Country: India
- Altitude: 13750 Ft.
- Grade: Moderate to Difficult
- Rail Head: Jammu
- Stay: Camping (Twin sharing) & Hotel/Guesthouse
- Food: Meals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)
- Location: Kashmir
- Distance: 72 Km.
- Trail Type: Cross over trail | Start in one valley, traverse the pass, and ends in another valley.
- AirPort: Srinagar (sheikh ul-alam international)
- Highlights:+5% GST (goods and services tax) || Services Sonamarg to Naranag
Why Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a Must-Do Trek ?
- The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is in no need of an introductory treatise. It presents the proem in itself. You can draw a preface of it by just hearing its name. Kashmir is a wonderful place and if you are on a Himalayan trek you are bound to taste the natural beauty and adventure.
- The trek to the Kashmir Great Lakes offers a lifetime of experience of memories that are so wonderfully reminiscent. The tranquil silence of the Kashmir lakes and their virgin beauty is spellbound. Apart from the lakes, even the barren milky snow-clad mountains stand out in might and pride.
- The location of this trek is Kashmir, also known as the paradise of the earth. The trek duration is around 7-9 days and this trek is often graded as moderate in regards to the trekking challenges. The elevation circles around 137500 feet and the distance paths are approximately 63 km. On such a fulfilling trek you will learn so much about yourself- in a trifecta – physically, mentally, and emotionally. For a trekker, nothing can replace and prepare him for those paramount and conflicting emotions about whether his body will take so much strain and whether he will make it or not. But the joy of reaching the destination is obvious. This trek will always be happy and a cherishing trek for the trekkers that comes in handy with a few preparations.
Who Can Participate ?
- Age: 15 years +.
- Experience of any high altitude trek, at least 1 treks of 4,000m/13,100ft.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 35 minutes without stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 12-16 kg backpack.
How To Reach ?
- Pick-up location: Tourist reception center, rajbagh, srinagar.
- Once you have reached Srinagar, we will manage the rest of your travel arrangements, if you have opted for our pick-up service, you can select this option during the booking process by adding it as an add-on.
- Do reach Srinagar one day before your trek date for a safer side. Pick-up Place & Time: Tourist reception center, Raj Bagh, Srinagar. and pick up time is between 12:00 noon.
- Options to Reach Srinagar:
- If you are planning to take a bus, you can reach the bus stand in Srinagar from any major city. It will take approx. 30 minutes to reach the Tourist reception center, rajbagh from the bus stand (approx 8km).
- If you are planning to fly to Srinagar which is well connected to all major airports in India, you can reach the Tourist reception center, rajbagh in 15 to 20 minutes via taxi from the airport (approx 13 Km).
- If you’re coming by train, there are two railway stations.
- Jammu railway station is about 260 km away and takes around 8 hours by bus.
- Udhampur is 200 km away and from there, it is a 6-hour bus journey to Srinagar.
- If you prefer to travel independently, you can either take a government bus or book a private cab. Your trek coordinator will provide guidance on how to arrange for the bus or cab booking.
- The designated drop-off point is TOURIST RECEPTION CENTER, Rajbagh, Srinagar.
Included
- Accommodation (as per the itinerary): Camping while on trek (twin sharing).
- Meals (Veg + Egg): All meals while on trek (Veg). || Day 1 Dinner to Day 7 Pack lunch.
- Support: 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies. || 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional expedition Leader. || 1 Experienced high-altitude chef. || Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size). || Enough support staff.
- Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, Sleeping liners (if required), mattresses, and Utensils. || 3 men all season trekker tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent. || Camping stool, Walkie talkie. || Ropes, Helmet, Ice axe, Harness(if required) || Climbing Boots, Gaiters & Crampon /micro spike (if required).
- First aid: Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope.
- Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
- Clock room facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
- Services from Sonamarg to Naranga.
Excluded
- Insurance (Mandatory)
- Food during the transit.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge, etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion.
- Transport from Srinagar to Sonmarg and Narnag to Srinagar (Rs 1,700/-).
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive At Sonamarg
- Altitude: 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft.
- Drive Distance: 90 km from Srinagar | approx 3 hrs.
Day 2 - Sonamarg To Nichinai Via Shekdur
- Altitude:
Nichinai 3,500 m/ 11,500 ft.
Shekdur 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft. - Trek Distance: 11 km | 8 hrs.
- Altitude Gain: 900 m/ 3,000 ft.
Day 3 - Nichinai To Vishansar Lake via Nichinai pass
- Altitude:
Vishansar 3,650 m/ 12,000 ft
Nichinai pass 4,000 m/ 13,100 ft. - Trek Distance: 12 km | 7 hr.
Day 4 - Acclimatization + Rest Day (Conditions Apply)
- You may visit Kishansar Lake, which is approximately 1 and a half km from our campsite.
- If weather is not good we will use acclimatization day at Vishansar or else move towards our next campsite, rest day can be used at Gangbal camp site.
Day 5 - Vishansar Lake To Gadsar Lake Via Gadsar Pass
- Altitude:
Gadsar 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft
Gadsar pass 4,200 m/ 13,750 ft. - Trek Distance:14 km | 10 hrs.
Day 6 - Gadsar To Satsar
- Altitude: 3,650 m/ 12000 ft.
- Distance: 9 km | 6 hrs.
Day 7 - Satsar To Gangabal Twin Lakes Via Zaj Pass
- Altitude:
Gangabal 3,500 m/ 11,500 ft
Zaj pass 3,950 m/ 13,000 ft. - Trek Distance: 11 km | Duration: 6 hours approx.
Day 8 - Gangabal To Naranag, Drive To Srinagar
- Altitude: 2,250 m/ 7,450 ft.
- Trek Distance: 15 km | 7 hrs approx.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of accommodation we’ll get in KGL trek?
We do camping throughout the trek. We provide twin sharing tent all season tent .
What will the temperatures be like during KGL trek?
During trekking day time is always pleasant as temperature stay between 15C-22C throughout the season. At night time, temperature varies between 8 C to 0 C. Our morning, evening and nights are quite cold so you need to be prepared by wearing layers around camp. In early July, high chances of getting snow at Nichnai Pass and Gadsar pass and around. From July mid to August, almost snow melts by July end. And then around August end to September mid expected night temperature around 4 C to 0 C and one can expect snowfall around 2nd week of September. Do expect light shower around evening time.
How do we reach Srinagar?
Pick-up location is TRC: Nishad Garden in Srinagar at 12:00 Noon, TTH will take care of your further travel arrangements. Options to Reach Srinagar: We advise you to reach Srinagar one day before trek date and by flight only. Better to avoid road route. If you are planning to take a bus, you can reach ISBT in Srinagar from any major city. It will take 1 hour to reach Nishad garden from ISBT. If you are planning to fly to Srinagar which is well connected to all major airports in India, you can reach TRC within 20 to 25 minutes via taxi. If you’re coming by train, there are two railway stations.
Where and what time do we have to reach in Srinagar?
Whom should I call once I reach in Srinagar?
We always share driver and vehicle number 1 days prior the trek date, so you can call him on your arrival if you’re having problem with finding vehicle.
How do we reach to basecamp and get back after the trek?
You can take out transport service; do contact your trek coordinator to book transport service. We use Sumo/Bolero/Max/Tavera or equivalent (shared by 6/7 people). We arrange vehicle depending on availability and final batch size.
What is the best time to do Kashmir Great Lakes?
Best time to do Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is July, August and September 2nd week. One can see lush green meadows, alpine lakes and beautiful colourful flowers. To enjoy it’s beauty, it is advisable to plan this trek July and August month. In September time one can see green meadows turning brown and flowers also changes its colour, but still this change in scenery is pleasing to watch.
Is KGL a good trek for a first timer?
Is there mobile network on KGL trek?
No network while trekking. Idea, Airtel and BSNL networks available in Sonamarg and after that you will not get any network during the trek. Only post-paid connection works in Kashmir.
Are there any electricity charging points on KGL trek?
There isn’t any charging point on KGL trek. And you need to rely on your power bank or batteries.
Cancellation terms
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
- 5% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
- 30% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 85% cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
- 50% deduction of trek fee
- 80% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 70% cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek
- No cash refund
- 20% cash voucher for the same trip till one year
- 10% cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend
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