Trek to Great Lakes in Kashmir
Trek to Great Lakes in Kashmir
Gadsar Lake
Vishansar lake
Satsar lake kashmir
Satsar lake

Trek to Great Lakes in Kashmir

Duration : 6 Night / 7 Days

Stay Plan : Tour starts from Srinagar to Sonmarg 1 N Sonmarg 1 N Nichnai 1 N Vishansar lake 1 N Gadsar Lake 1 N Satsar lake 1 N Gangabal lake Tour concludes in Naranag (all stays are subject to campside stay)

Inclusion :

  • Meals
  • Stay
  • Transfer
  • Sightseeing
Starting From INR 28000

INR 28000

per person on twin sharing

Tour Overview

Are you also very fond of Trekking trails? We do too! Get closure over the trekking Great Lakes tour Kashmir with us and get a chance to be at the top of your toes. Kashmir’s Great Lakes are the ultimate destination for trekking seekers. Being cuddled by the snow-clad mountains and clear blues over the head makes it a hidden gem of Kashmir tourism which no one could ever go wrong with. From vibrant alpine forests to the greenery of meadows and valleys, and rock-filled terrains to the inbounding peaks, the Great Trek Lakes region is the best to walk up or stroll down. Get the 360-degree view of a panorama sculpted within the turquoise and teal lakes, rugged mountains, and ivory of five multi-faceted valleys grandeurs. And if you haven’t given a thought to exploring the great trek lakes of Kashmir, do it now! It’s later than never, but don’t hold this thought back anymore. Get a special early-bird discount on your 7 days at Great Trek Lakes if you’re an enthusiast of trekking, with Xenium Holidays. Know some quickies about the Great Lakes Trek of Kashmir here:-

Trekking distance: 72km

Maximum Altitude: 13,800ft

Difficulty Level: Moderate/Hard (depending on your potential)

Temperature: 17°C-20°C (Max. During Day Time) to 3°C-4°C ( Min. During Night Time)

Best Time to Trek: July to September

Nearest Railway Station: Jammu

Tour Itinerary Download PDF Itinerary

1Days
Srinagar to Sonmarg (Altitude 7,800 ft/3 hrs drive)

  • Arrive at the airport of Srinagar where our associate will pick you up and drive you towards Sonmarg
  • Take a halt on the mid way and reach further in the afternoon to Sonmarg
  • Spend your time amid the gardens, houseboats, or take a Shikara ride optionally (depends on the visitor's preference)
  • Proceed towards the camping sites
  • Have dinner and set up the camping spot, take an overnight stay in campsite in Sonmarg

Inclusion :

  • Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing
2Days
Sonmarg to Nichnai via Shekdur (Altitude 11,500 ft/6 hrs)

  • Today is the 1st day of Kashmir trekking tours, enjoy your campside breakfast at a guesthouse and proceed towards your next destination
  • Start your 3 to 4 kilometres trek towards Sonmarg and stop at an authentic eatery
  • Move further alongside the Sindh river surrounded by maple, pines and lush green forests
  • Reach at the height of Sonmarg valleys and watch the beautiful view from top
  • Descend to the Shekdur Range covered in snowy mountains and relax for a while
  • Start your trek to Nichnai, set up the camp for your night stay
  • Have dinner and take an overnight stay in Nichnai camp

3Days
Nichnai to Vishansar Lake (Altitude 12,000 ft/ 6 hrs)

  • Get up early in the morning and start trekking after getting freshen up
  • Start your trek towards the Nichnai Pass covered in lush green valleys and the nature's bliss
  • Cross the river and keep on hiking the river range
  • Reach the Nichnai pass or Vishansar Berry, take a watchful experience with the meticulously studded mountains and peaks
  • Take back a steeped descend towards the vibrant flower meadows and catch the river confluence cascading views
  • Continue hiking and reach at the flat valley to set up your tent at the campsite
  • The great Himalayas on your left and the Vishansar lake on your another side, is what you'll experience to stay for the night at Vishansar lake camp

4Days
Vishansar to Gadsar (Altitude 13,800 ft/5 hrs)

  • Get up in a chilly and serene morning and walk out of your camps to witness the best ever captivating landscapes
  • And start your trek towards the lakeside to reach the Kishansar Peak
  • Ascend other side of the lake through sloppy and steeped trekking region
  • Later, trek to Kishansar Lake and reach the Gadsar Pass (highest trek point of this tour)
  • Guage across the flower meadows and reach Yamsar lakes for a picturesque view
  • Descend past Iris and arrive at the Gadsar lake (covered with snow and vibrant flowers on each sides)
  • Report to the nearest military camps on reaching at the lakeside and fulfill the documentation procedures, permission grant formalities, etc to pass the Gadsar lakes (you need to submit the identity proofs)
  • Have dinner and take an overnight stay at Gadsar lake camp

5Days
Gadsar to Satsar (Altitude 12,000 ft - 6 hrs)

  • Walk past the army camps to streams varying from terrains from valorous steep, flat, and land.
  • Give yourself a little break at Maengandob (lapped in the mountains)
  • Reach the first of Satsar lakes (a group of seven lakes)
  • Following the previous procedures with military officials, set up your camps near first lake of the Satsar
  • Have dinner and take an overnight stay in Satsar

6Days
Satsar to Gangabal Twin Lakes (Altitude 11,500 ft/6 hrs)

  • Today is the toughest trek of this trip where you'll need more power shots and an adventurous hype
  • Trespass through the terrains and cross the last lake of the Satsar lakes and continue hiking downwards for almost half of an hour till you reach the forest outlines
  • Ascend trekking towards the grandeur of Gujjar huts and watch out on multiple ridges
  • Take a view of the twin lakes- Gangabal and Nundlok lakes connected to each other by the stunning stream which is famous for trout fishing
  • Later, trek the trails of gurgling stream and reach at the lush green meadows towards Nundkol Lake
  • Trek for approximately 20 minutes from Nundkol Lake and you'll reach to Gangabal Lake, cross the lake bridge and reach out to the campsite
  • Have dinner and stay on the camp for this night in Gangabal lake

7Days
Gangabal to Naranag (Altitude 7450 ft/5 hrs)

  • After breakfast and packing up your luggage descend the traditional helmets known for nomadics
  • This is the final day of your great lake trek in Kashmir
  • Starting from the Gangabal camp, ramble on grassland with the yellow dot flowers and pine forests everywhere.
  • Descend and get to Naranag, which is the last Trek of this trip
  • On reaching the village of Naranag (Ganderbal distt)
  • Seek blessings at Naranag temple (optional your)
  • Drive back towards Srinagar and take flights to the next destination/your home

Tour Inclusion

  • A Traditional welcome with a welcome Drink on arrival
  • Accommodation on a double/Twin sharing basis as per the itinerary at all places
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels
  • Pick up and drop transfers from airport/railway station - hotel - airport
  • Sightseeing and all transfers as mentioned in the vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Assistance at all arrival and departure points
  • All hotel-related taxes and transport-related taxes
  • Taxes & Expenditures Included: Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver bata

Tour Exclusions

  • Any Air Fare and train Fare. Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
  • Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • All personal expenses, optional tours, and extra meals
  • Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • GST
  • TCS taxes
  • Visa and flight

Tour Highlights


  • Naranag temple
  • Gangabal and Nundlok lakes
  • Gangabal camping
  • Satsar lakes
  • Gadsar Pass
  • Kishansar Peak
  • Nichnai pass
  • Shekdar Range
  • Shikara ride
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