Best Trekking Activities In Srinagar

It was not long ago that National Geographic brought the Himalayan Snow Leopards of Rumbak Valley to the notice of the world in a documentary that won many acclaims and awards. A trek through the wilderness of Rumbak Valley would let you come across a number of ancient monasteries, hermit villages and untouched vast landscapes.

The trek for the Valley begins from the Leh Ladakh tour, taking you through a number of ancient monasteries including the Shey Palace, Hemis and Thiksey.Thence, you would be traveling between Spituk and Rumbak that takes around 4 days.

The package would also take you through the adventurous experience of rafting through the white waters of the valley between Chilling and Nimo.When you reach the fields of Rumbak, the valley would start opening up with mountain peaks covered in snow. Once in the fields, the Rumbak village is towards the east.

Then, you would be heading to Chilling to enjoy more river rafting. In addition, there are many things to be enjoyed during this part of the journey.

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Departure Dates:
July: 6,13,20,27
August: 3,4,10,11,17,18.24,.25
September: 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29

About the Kashmir Great Lake Trek:

Nestled high up in the mountains and beckoning the travellers from far and wide Kashmir Great Lakes trek is another hidden jewels of Kashmir. The trek to the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek offers a lifetime experience for all the nature lovers and the trekkers. The thundering hush of the Kashmir lakes and its virgin excellence is enchanted. Aside from the lakes, even the desolate smooth snow clad mountains emerge in might and pleased. You will start this amazing trek from Srinagar and then continue exploring the beauty of the region. 

On your second day, you will start from Sonmarg. You will cover some of the most scenic places in a period of 8 days. As you continue your trek you will be rewarded with the mesmerizing views of the pictorial streams and the Shekdur Range. On your third day, you will trek from Nichnai to Vishansar Lake and come across the stunning views of the lush valleys and the small rivers on the side. Your trek will undergo a steep descend and will lead you to a cascading waterfall that joins the river. 

Behold at the captivating views of the Himalayan Range and also the Vishansar Lake during the trek. On your fourth and fifth day, you will you will trek to Vishansar and then to Gadsa which will be around 11km of trekking. Marvel at the sight of the pictorial lakes and the exotic flowers and snow on both the sides. On your sixth and seventh day, you will cover Gadsar, Satsar and then to Gangabal Twin lakes. On both these days, you will cover a distance of 12km and 9 km respectively. 

You trek will lead you to a gurgling stream and then to the beautiful lakes. Keep staring for long at the beautiful lake and also catch some trout fish while you are here. You will also pass through many small bridges and ramble on grassy land dotted with yellow flowers and pine forest during your trek. This Kashmir Great Lakes trek package is definitely the best trek for you to do in this year.

About the Destination:

Go on a Kashmir Great Lakes trek and get enchanted with Kashmir, a celestial land nothing short of a fairy tale. A surreal destination, there are many natural gems tucked away here. One of them is Srinagar, the summer capital of the state known for its refreshing gardens, lakes and houseboats. Another sought-after place here is Sonamarg. Meaning the meadow of gold this is where frosty mountains cast against the clear deep blue sky make for a postcard image. Pristine and untouched, the lakes over here be it Dal Lake, Vishansar Lake or Gangabal Twin lakes are surreal and a rare sight. 

Alpine and snow clad mountains, green meadows, rocky terrains, gurgling streams, silver birch and other untouched beauties of Mother Earth make for a varied and complete trekking experience of around 63km. Rediscover serenity and uncover what makes Kashmir Great Lakes Trek a trove for adventure and nature enthusiasts seeking a thrilling experience of trekking in India. Kashmir Great Lakes best time to visit is from July to September. This amazing trek takes you through some of the most beautiful sights that are hidden from the normal eyes. The best part about the trek is that you will get a chance to see five beautiful lakes together and each reflecting the beauty of the other. 

As you continue you will find that the mountains in the background make the whole place looks majestic. Witness the beauty of the lakes with the snowflakes on the top making the lake much prettier.  Adding to it the golden flowers in bloom, the dark blue sky and the lush green grass will seem like just another heaven on earth.  Each day of the trek holds something new for you which you will cherish for a lifetime.

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Highlights:

- This trek is one of the most beautiful treks and is the only trek where you can explore five stunning lakes in the world at a high altitude.

- The trek to the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek offers a lifetime experience of vintage memories which you will cherish for a lifetime.

- Get a chance to witness the high mountain passes and the snow patches that feed the lakes. Occasionally you might also see milky white icebergs floating on the lake’s inky blue surface.

- Although this trek will lead you to some steep ascend you will also get to see small hamlets and the lights flickering there.

- Your trekking trail will take you through innumerable meadows, snow-clad glaciers and pinnacles passes, rocky barren lands, struggling streams.

Quick Facts:

Temperature: Day: 17°C-20°C and Night: 3°C-4°C

Trekking Distance:  72km

Maximum Altitude: 13,800ft

Difficulty Level: Moderate 

Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts at Sonmarg and ends at Naranag 

Railway Station: Jammu is the nearest railway station 

Airport: Srinagar Airport

Base Camp: Sonmarg

How To Reach:

If you are travelling from Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai or any other city, book your air tickets for Day Zero, which is the day before Day 1 on the itinerary. If your trek start day is 24 July, book your air tickets for 23 July to either Srinagar. 

We recommend this. It gives you an added rest day at Srinagar or even better if you are able to head towards Sonamarg.

There are two options.

Option 1:
Fly directly to Srinagar. 

You can travel to Sonamarg if you land at Srinagar before 12 noon.

How to reach Sonamarg? – From the airport, walk outside for 800 meters to take an auto to TRC. Auto will cost you around Rs 250 which is a good rate to pay. They might ask for Rs 300. Take a cab if you are travelling in a group. A taxi/cab will cost Rs 600 to Rs 750.

From TRC, you will get Swaraj Mazda buses frequently going to Soura which is 8 kms away. It takes about 40 mins to reach here and costs Rs 15. If you choose an auto, it will cost around Rs 150 to Rs 200.

From Soura, you get buses to Kangan which is about Rs 40. Again from Kangan, you need to change and take shared cabs to Sonamarg. This will cost around Rs 70 to Rs 150 depending on the number of travellers. If you get shared cabs directly from Soura to Shitkadi, it will cost Rs 300 to Rs 450.  

Note: Srinagar Airport to Srinagar TRC, you do have the bus service. However, they are not reliable. They do not move until they are half full.

Option 2:

Taking a train/bus to Jammu and reach Srinagar

If you are taking a bus to Jammu, then you have multiple options to take. There are two gates outside Jammu ISBT. You will get shared cabs from both these gates. 

If you are reaching the Railway Station, the share cabs to Srinagar will cost between Rs 700 to Rs 1000.

Kashmir, one place on earth that is for sure taken out of some fairy-tale! When it comes to cheapest tour package for Kashmir or visiting this paradise, there is always dilemma regarding what to visit first and what can be left behind! The king of natural beauty, this crown of India has a lot of precious gems tucked in its glory such as stunning summer capital Srinagar, the tranquil land of Doodhpathri Valley, the ever-classic Aru Valley and various others.

The untouched beauty of the calm Dal Lake, Vishansar Lake or Gangabal Twin Lakes needs to be visited to understand and believe in their glory. While with cheapest tour package for Kashmir you can delight in the beauty of this capital city. Admire the stunning work of carpet weavers and wood carvers in the valley, who have been following their ancient profession for ages.

Rediscover the real meaning of silence and happiness with Kashmir, and avail the various package that provide you with an incomparable opportunity to explore the heaven on earth called ‘Kashmir’.