The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Day 1:Arrive at Sonamarg

Altitude: 7850 ft
A well-known highland resort in the Ganderbal neighbourhood is Sonamarg. In addition to typical tourists, it draws mountaineers, adventure trekkers, and climbers. The Kashmir Great Lake Trek offers amrare range of scenery and is a distinctive trekking route. It is situated in Jammu and Kashmirs Ganderbal
district. There are many peaks in this lovely valley. It serves as both an entrance to Ladakh and a well-liked hiking location. The Amarnath Yatra is well-known in this area. Additionally, it is a charming town well-known for the stunning Alpine flowers and surrounding natural splendour.

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Day 2:Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur

Altitude: 11,550 ft
Sonamarg to Nichnai is the starting point for the Kashmir Great Lake Trek. Sonamarg is renowned for hosting the Amarnath Yatra. Take in the lovely environment and photograph the Sonamarg Valley. This base camp is the best location for adventure trekkers who wish to enjoy adventure camping in a hill town. The walk passes through a lush meadow and looks out over the picturesque village.

You reach the top of the meadow after 30 minutes of ascending. The maple and pine tree woodland is visible to hikers. The trekking route goes on to the Shekdur campground, which is encircled by Bhoj trees. Prepare for the photos and take pleasure in the campfire fun. After lunch, I started my trip to Nichnai. After a half-hour among the meadows, the hiking track descends and turns back into a river valley. Look back towards the beginning of the Nichnai campground to catch a glimpse of the snow-capped peaks of the Sonamarg valley. Once there, set up tent for the night in Nichnai.

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Day 3:Nichnai to Vishansar lake

Altitude: 12000 ft
The trek begins in Nichnai and travels through lovely meadows to Vishansar Lake. The Kashmir Great Lake Trip is unquestionably India's most beautiful trek. A lovely lake welcomes hikers to this campsite. The trail offers views of the highest peaks, gorgeous lakes, and verdant, lush meadows. Rapidly descending to rocky pathways, the lovely trail is surrounded by scarlet flowers. Stop here to take in the breathtaking view of the lakes, snow-capped mountains, and flower-filled fields. You may get to the campsite by walking for a few hours toward Vishansar Lake.

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Day 4:Acclimatization

The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek takes you through various landscapes and is unquestionably a sight to behold. Trekkers can look around them and get ready for the next day.

Day 5: Vishansar lake to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass

Altitude: 13,700 ft
It is the most tranquil area of Kashmir and a reasonably difficult hike in the Indian Himalayas. The fifth day of the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is the longest. From Vishansar Lake, a hike leads to Krishasar Lake, a sibling lake. Three Gadsar Lakes are also visible to hikers in the distance. From Krishasar, the walk obviously ascends to the Gadsar pass. You can also see the gleaming blue sea and the mountains covered in snow in the distance.

Day 6: Gadsar Pass to Satsar

After breakfast, move upward into Rasbal's meadows. The Great Lakes of Kashmir are made up of numerous valleys. This day of the hike is the simplest. It features a variety of 11 alpine lakes in addition to a number of attractions. We carry on with our trip across the seven little Satsar lakes. The Ganderbal area of Jammu & Kashmir is home to the Satsar lake.

Day 7: Satsar to Gangabal Twin lakes via Zaj Pass

The Satsar to Gangabal trekking route is the starting point. The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek ends with this pass. Trekkers from Krishnasar, Vishnusar, Gadsar, Nandkol, and Gangabal enjoy the views of the many lakes. It is a moderately difficult hike that is best suited for fit seasoned trekkers and first-timers. The two gorgeous alpine lakes (Gangabal and Nundkol) and the stunning camp Mount Haramukh are visible from the summit of the last Gangabal Pass (5300 m). The final campsite on this hike is Nundkol.

Day 8:Gangbal to Naranag (7450 ft), Drive to Srinagar

It will be time to go on a trip to Naranag after breakfast. Deodar and pine trees are encountered during the trek. One of the gorgeous trekking routes in the Himalaya is the trek to the Kashmir Great Lakes.
Arrive in Naranag and explore the eighth-century Naga Temple. Drive back to Srinagar and spend the night there.