Kashmir, known as “The paradise on earth,” boasts the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, one of India’s most beautiful treks. Many lakes on this trek are named after Hindu gods and come with fascinating origin stories. The most spectacular lakes are Gangabal, Vishansar, Krishnasar, and Gadsar. The KGL trek spans 68-75 km, starting from Sonamarg, reaching its highest point at Gadsar Pass at 13,750 feet, and concluding at Naranag at 7,450 feet.
Grade: Moderate-Difficult
Beginners can enroll if they have sufficient fitness. You should be able to run at least 5kms in 34 minutes. People with existing health problems like high BP, asthma, epilepsy, arthritis, recent injury etc. are not allowed to enroll.
Kashmir Great Lakes (Google Map)
Rs.17900 per person
Drive from Srinagar to Shitkadi (85 km – 3 hrs)
Stay in tent/homestay.
Trek from Shitkadi to Nichnai (11 km – 7 hrs)
Altitude: 7,700 ft. to 11,480 ft.
Nichnai to Vishansar lake via Nichnai pass (12km – 7 hrs)
Altitude: 11,500 ft to 12,000 ft via 13100 ft.
Vishansar to Gadsar lake via Gadsar pass (14 km – 9 hrs)
Altitude: 12,000ft to 12,000ft via 13,750ft 14 kms trek approx 8/9 hrs.
Gadsar pass is the highest point of the trek
Trek to Myangandhop via Satsar (10 km – 6 hrs)
Altitude: 12,000 ft to 12,000 ft.
Satsar to Gangabal twin lakes via Zaj pass
Altitude: 12,000 ft to 11,500 ft. via 13400ft.
Trek to Naranag (13 km-7hrs)
Drive to srinagar (3 hours)
Altitude: 11,500 ft to 7,450 ft.
The trail will pass through pine tree forests. After the 65 kms drive, you will reach Srinagar by 7pm.
Buffer day for completing the Kashmir Great Lakes trek.
For all your travel plans include a buffer day to accommodate bad weather on the trek/political instability. If the buffer day is used, you will have to pay INR 2,500 per day.
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