A trek at the altitude of 11,700 Ft. with a breathtaking view of Swargarohini Mountain.
Osla village in Har ki Dun trek will take you 3000 years back.
You will get a glance of Swargarohini Mountain, the path Yudishthir followed to go to heaven.
On arrival in Srinagar your Pickup will be there to drop you at the Basecamp.
It will take 3-4 hours to reach the basecamp from Srinagar.
Upon arrival at Basecamp you will be served with Tea and Snacks followed by Briefing by Trek Leader.
Overnight stay at Basecamp.
Note: Carry 3 photocopies of ID card and 3 photographs.
Today will be the first day of this enthralling Kashmir great lakes trek!
After breakfast we trek to Nichnai via Shekdur.
You will find the trail through dense forests of Maple, Pine, and Bhoj trees.
Completing the hike through the forests, you will be rewarded with the stunning views of the Sonamarg Valley and pictorial streams.
You can also enjoy a spectacular view of the Sonmarg Valley and the Thajiwas Glacier while you're at it.
Here onwards, the trek will descend down and will take you to the snow-covered Shekdur Range.
Relax around the vicinity for a while before you start trekking towards the Nichnai along with the Nichnai stream, which is located around 11,500ft above sea level.
After reaching Nichnai we will have our lunch.
Being a moderate hike of 11.5 Kms it will take 6-7 hours to reach Nichnai.
In the evening we will be enjoying the campsite while having snacks and tea.
We will stay overnight at Nichnai after Dinner.
Starting early in the morning after breakfast, around 08:00 AM, wake up to the scenic views and start the trek towards the Nichnai Pass and enjoy the stunning views of the lush valleys and the untouched beauty of the region.
Hereafter, cross the river and continue hiking through the banks of the river and arrive at the Nichnai Pass or the Vishansar Berry.
Arriving at the pass, which is located 13,500m above sea level, witness, and enjoy the meticulous beauty of the pass and the snow-covered peaks all around it.
Hereafter, the trek will undergo a steep descent and will lead you to a pictorial meadow of colorful flowers; while on Kashmir Great lakes trek, you can also catch glimpses of a cascade that finally joins a river.
Here onwards, continue with the hike and upon arriving at a flat valley, continue towards its end and arrive at the campsite. Gazing on the left of this trail, you can also behold captivating views of the Himalayan Range and also the Vishansar Lake.
Being an moderate hike of 12.5 kms it will take 6-7 hours to reach the campsite.
After reaching there we will have our lunch.
In the evening we will have snacks and Tea followed by Soup and Dinner and Overnight stay at camp.
Make sure to have adequate rest at the campsite.
After having breakfast on this day you can explore the Vishansar campsite and can enjoy yourself in the tranquil nature.
You can also visit Kishansar lake which is 1.5 km far from the campsite.
This day will help you to feel refreshed after 2 back to back long days.
Wake up, this chilly morning, witness the Kishansar Peak casting its reflection on the azure lake waters.
Today needs to start earlier than usual as it is a long day.
Start the trek for the day towards the lakeside and reach the Kishansar Peak, which is situated around 500 ft above the campsite.
Here onwards, ascend to the other side of the water reservoir. The trek till here comprises both easy and tough terrains.
Later part of the day, trek towards the Gadsar Pass which is perched at a height of 13,800ft and is the highest point of this trek.
This section is quite steep.
From the pass, pass through a flowery meadow and some of the picturesque lakes; Yamsar is one of these lakes.
From here, continue with the descent and after crossing Iris, reach Gadsar Lake. A picturesque lake, it is adorned with the stunning beauty of exotic flowers and snow on both sides.
Arriving at the lakeside, report to the nearest Army Camp, and complete the formalities of getting permission to pass Gadsar; ID proofs are a must for this.
Being a moderate difficult hike of 14 kms, the day will take 9-10 hours to reach the camp.
After reaching there we will have hot tea and snacks followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Your day will begin with a walk from the army camp towards the stream.
Brace yourself for varied terrains from super steep, flat, and even land. Take a short break at Maengandob that is fringed by mountains.
Reach the first of Satsar lakes, which is a group of seven different lakes, and follow the same procedure of yesterday with the army officials and set camps near the surreal first lake of Satsar.
After reaching the camp we will have hot lunch followed by exploring the campsite.
Being an easy moderate hike of 11 kms, it will take 6 hours to complete.
We will stay overnight at Satsar.
A true test of caliber, this is the day when you will have to push your physical and mental limits.
Trudge through rocks and boulders ridden terrain, pass the last of the Satsar lakes, and start hiking downwards for half an hour till you arrive at the forest line.
Here onwards, start ascending upward and reach an altitude of 13,400ft; during this climb, you can witness several ridges at different heights and the quaint Gujjar huts as well.
From the summit, you can also behold the fascinating views of the twin lakes: Gangabal and Nundkol, which are connected to each other by a picturesque stream and are known for trout fishing.
Post this; trek through a sharp and rocky trail and make it to a gurgling stream, passing which, you will reach a lush meadow that advent towards the Nundkol Lake, which is also a popular weekend getaway among the locals.
Trekking for around 20 minutes from Nundkol Lake, you will finally arrive at Gangabal Lake, and by crossing the bridge across the lake; you will arrive at the campsite.
After reaching there, have a hot tea and snacks.
Being a moderate difficult hike of 10 kms, it will take 6-7 hours to reach the Camp.
Overnight stay at Gangabal after dinner.
On your final day of the Kashmir Great Lake Trek, start from the Gangabal camp, ramble on grassland dotted with yellow flowers and pine forest.
You will be walking down the trail until you reach Naranag. Please take care of your ankles and knees.
After reaching Naranag village, if you wish you can visit Naranag temple too.
Afterwards be driven back to Srinagar with wonderful memories.
Note 1 : If you opt for Delhi to Delhi by train then While going to Jammu Tawi/Katra, you will be provided Sleeper class train ticket and 1 night accommodation at Katra/Jammu tawi, as you will reach one day earlier.
And while returning on the last day from Naranag to Katra/ jammu tawi,it will take 12 hours approx,hence you will reach Katra/Jammu tawi on the next day early in the morning and your train will be there in the morning,you don’t need accommodation at Katra.
Note 2 : If you opt for Srinagar-Srinagar then On the last day you will reach Srinagar by 6 PM. and afterwards there is no flight hence book the flight on the next day.
Note 3 : If you opt for Delhi-Delhi by flight then BFT provides accommodation for a night in Srinagar while returning from Naranag and next day flight will be there.
Minimum 50-55 litres Rucksack with cover.
1 small Day pack.
Good trekking shoes that are oaky, so that you can have a comfortable grip ( strongly recommended).
Layered clothes, as when the weather changes in the mountain you can put on layers or take it off as per your comfortability.
1 Trekking Pole, to maintain stability and balance.
1 stainless steel lunch box with Airtight Lid, a stainless steel mug & a stainless steel spoon.
At Least 2 full sleeve t-shirts must be dry fit (Big No for cotton t-shirt)
2 trek pants must be dry fit with zippered pockets, so you can put your mobile, hanky or snacks (Big No for Jeans)
1 pair of Thermal wear.
1 Padded jacket or down jacket.
2 sweaters or fleece jackets.
1 rain jacket and 1 rain pant. (If you don’t have a rucksack cover then you can carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. )
4 pairs of sport socks must be dry fit.
1 pair of woolen socks to keep your feet warm.
1 pair of synthetic hand gloves (For easy grip over anything or to keep yourself warm).
1 sun cap or hat, so it can provide you protection from sunstroke, headache, and dehydration.
1 woolen head cap/ balaclava, so that it can protect your ears from cold sensitivity.
1 woolen neck warmer or scarf to keep your neck warm.
Under garments according to your comfort but shouldn't be too many.
Sunscreen.
Toiletries like small size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, moisturizer along with Toilet roll (As you’ll not be able to have a bath on trek so don't need to overload it with shampoos & other stuff.
2 water bottle (1 litre each)
Personal medical kit including Paracetamol 500, Avomine, Combiflam, Omez, ORS (6 packets), Knee Brace, Diamox or Acetazolamide, Loperamide, Dexamethasone, and Nifedipine.
Sunglasses with UV Protection, so that it can provide you protection from harmful UV rays or snow blindness (If you wear specs, then you can get oversized glasses which you can wear over your regular specs).
1 Headlamp, so that your hands can get free to do other things
Photo Id
Disclaimer and Medical Certificate duly filled.
Accommodation
Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 5. You will be staying in Basecamp at Jaubari / Srikhola and trekker's hut on the remaining days of the trek.
Food
All meals from dinner at Jaubari on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6 are included. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.
Camping Charges
All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
Safety Equipment
First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders.
Experienced Trek Leader
We Barefoot Trekians believe that trek transforms lives hence we provide experienced trek leaders to facilitate and enhance your experience.
However in some exceptional cases if you might need to opt for offloading then the charges would be INR 350/day. And in that case you must have a day pack.
Trekking Shoes at INR 750
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Padded Jacket at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pole at INR 250
Security Deposit : INR 500
Head Torch at INR 150
Security Deposit : INR 300
Rucksack at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pants at INR 350
Security Deposit : INR 500
Before accepting the rental items we want you to check the equipment conditions, make sure those are proper and you need to keep a security deposit for each item. Your Trek Leader will take care of it. You will get the security amount back once you will deposit the rental items in proper conditions.
We in Barefoot Trekians believe that if you are fit nothing will be difficult for you.
We understand the pain of cancelling a trek. As trekkers, we always look forward to treks, and after months of training and planning, if we have to cancel our trek, there’s no greater disappointment than that.
This is why we have a trekker-friendly cancellation policy.
