Kashmir Great Lakes

Each day of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek brings a new lake: Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and the twin lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol beneath Mt Harmukh. Between them lie wide meadows grazed by shepherds' flocks and three passes with wide valley views.

Highlights

• Seven turquoise alpine lakes
• Cross Nichnai, Gadsar & Zaj passes
• Camp below Mt Harmukh
• Meet Bakarwal shepherds

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 01Srinagar to Sonamarg2,730 mDrive to base camp in Shitkadi.
2. 02Sonamarg to Nichnai11 km3,500 mClimb through maple and birch forests.
3. 03Nichnai to Vishansar12 km3,650 mCross Nichnai pass to the first great lake.
4. 04Vishansar to Gadsar14 km4,200 mHighest pass of the trek with twin lake views.
5. 05Gadsar to Satsar12 km3,600 mMeadow walk to the seven lakes of Satsar.
6. 06Satsar to Gangabal11 km3,500 mBoulder sections and the stunning twin lakes.
7. 07Gangabal to Naranag11 km2,270 mLong descent through pine forests.
8. 08Drive to SrinagarReturn to Srinagar.