KASHMIR GREAT LAKES
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Overview
The Kashmir Great Lakes trek is a life-changing journey through the most scenic trail of the country. This trek takes you through the turquoise lakes, alpine meadows and lush valleys of Kashmir. Thrillophilia’s Kashmir Great Lakes trek packages allow you to embark on this trek and come with every travel necessity starting from meals, accommodations, transfers, and guides.
We work with a wide network of trusted tour operators who make the journey secure. The guides are local residents and often end up taking you through detours to hidden spots, offering the best views.
Kashmir Great Lakes’ best time is between July to September with pleasant weather and meadows in full bloom. The trek spanning 7 days and 6 nights, leads you through five different valleys of the region and six alpine lakes. You cover a distance of 75 km in a duration of 6 days starting from Sonmarg and ending at Narang Village.
On the first day of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, you’ll journey to Nichnai followed by the second day of your trek, when you’ll reach the twin lakes of Vishansar and Krishansar. The next day involves crossing the challenging Gadsar Pass. As you continue your trek, you’ll pass through the beautiful Satsar Lakes, a series of seven interconnected lakes. The final stretch of the journey takes you to the Gangbal and Nundkol Lakes and concludes with a descent to Naranag.
So, book your packages from Thrillophilia to leave all your worries behind and embark on this once in a lifetime experience.
Duration: 7D/6N
Great Lakes of Kashmir Trek Distance: 72km
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Altitude: 13,800ft
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Temperature: 17°C-20°C (Max. During Day Time) to 3°C-4°C ( Min. During Night Time)
Best Time to do Kashmir Great Lake Treks: July to September
Railway Station: Jammu is the nearest railway station
Airport: Srinagar Airport
Start Point: Srinagar
End Point: Srinagar
Kashmir Great Lake Trek Inclusions:
➔ Accommodation – 06 Nights Tented Accommodation on a triple sharing basis.
➔ Meals – All Veg Meals from Dinner on Day 1st to breakfast on Day 7th.
Morning and Evening Tea/ Coffee is served with light snacks during the trek.
➔ Camping charges – All necessary fees and permits for Indian residents are included.
➔ Safety equipment – Basic First aid medical kits with Oxygen Cylinder and Oxi Meter.
➔ Expert trek Leaders – Qualified and experienced Trek leaders and support staff.
Available Group Departure Dates:
➔ July: 1,8,9,13,15,22,23,24,25,28
➔ August: 2,4,5,6,11,18,20,27,28,31
➔ September: 10,17,18,25
➔ October: 7
NOTE: Date customizations are available on request.
How to Reach:
By Air: Most major air carriers like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Indigo operate daily flights to Srinagar. Reaching Srinagar by flight from New Delhi is the most convenient way.
By Train: Jammu railway station is well connected to all major cities in India by rail. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum.
By Bus: Srinagar is linked by National Highway 1A to the rest of the country. J & K state road transport operates comfortable buses from Jammu.
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