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Rajbagh, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190008, India

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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Sonamarg – Vishansar – Gangbal Duration:  8 Days / 7 Nights Ideal for:  Trekkers
4.9 (53 reviews)

Overview & Highlights

Widely rated among the most beautiful treks on earth, the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek links a chain of glacial alpine lakes — Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and the Gangbal twins — over high meadow passes.

This fully-supported eight-day expedition includes camping, meals on the trail, a mountain guide and porters, so you can focus on the walking and the wonder.

7 Alpine Lakes
High Mountain Passes
Full Camping Support
Guide & Porters
Meals on Trail
Mount Harmukh Views

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival & Drive to Sonamarg
Arrival & Drive to Sonamarg

Meet in Srinagar and transfer to the Sonamarg base. Trek briefing, gear check and an acclimatisation walk around the meadows.

Sonamarg Half Day Dinner
Day 2 Sonamarg to Nichnai
Sonamarg to Nichnai

Begin the trek, climbing through pine and silver-birch forest to the Nichnai meadow camp beneath towering ridges.

Trek Trek Day All Meals
Day 3 Nichnai to Vishansar Lake
Nichnai to Vishansar Lake

Cross the Nichnai Pass (4,100 m) and descend to the stunning Vishansar Lake, camping on its grassy shore.

Trek Trek Day All Meals
Day 4 Vishansar to Gadsar
Vishansar to Gadsar

A spectacular day over the Gadsar Pass (4,200 m) past Kishansar Lake, with wildflower meadows all the way to Gadsar.

Trek Trek Day All Meals
Day 5 Gadsar to Satsar
Gadsar to Satsar

Walk to the Satsar cluster of seven alpine lakes, surrounded by rolling green pasture and grazing shepherd flocks.

Trek Trek Day All Meals
Day 6 Satsar to Gangbal Twin Lakes
Satsar to Gangbal Twin Lakes

Cross the Zajibal Pass to the magnificent Gangbal and Nundkol twin lakes beneath Mount Harmukh.

Trek Trek Day All Meals
Day 7 Gangbal to Naranag & Srinagar
Gangbal to Naranag & Srinagar

Descend through forest to Naranag and its ancient temple ruins, then drive back to Srinagar for a well-earned hot shower.

Trek Full Day Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
Departure

After a relaxed breakfast check out and, time permitting, enjoy a final shikara moment or some last-minute shopping before a comfortable transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey — carrying home a lifetime of Kashmir memories.

Departure Morning Breakfast

Inclusions

  • 7 nights hand-picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
  • All airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Experienced local driver-cum-guide
  • Complimentary shikara ride on the Dal Lake
  • All toll, parking, driver allowance and applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Airfare to and from Srinagar
  • Lunch, dinner and any meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Gondola, pony, sledge and other adventure-activity tickets unless specified
  • Entry fees at gardens and monuments
  • Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance and anything not listed under inclusions

Other Information

Best Time to VisitMar – Oct
Group Size2 – 30 People
DifficultyModerate

Good to Know

  • Carry warm layers all year — evenings in the mountains can be cool even in summer.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for garden, meadow and valley visits.
  • A valid photo ID is required for houseboat stays and adventure activities.
  • This itinerary is fully customisable to your dates, budget and interests.

Location

Srinagar, Kashmir
Tour starts & ends at Srinagar · Jammu & Kashmir, India

Traveller Reviews

4.9
Based on 53 verified traveller reviews
Priya & Rahul
Priya & Rahul· Mumbai

Everything was handled to perfection by Delmont Holidays. The stays, the cab and the guide were excellent — we did not have to worry about a single thing.

Ankit Sharma
Ankit Sharma· Delhi

Beautifully planned and genuinely local. The team knew every viewpoint and hidden spot — easily the best trip our family has taken.

Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas· Bangalore

Seamless booking and superb value from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking and every arrangement was spot on — highly recommended.

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

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