Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Highlights
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Bless your mind, body, and soul with the mesmerising trek to the Kashmir Great Lakes, one of the world’s most renowned for its ethereal beauty.
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Witness a variety of terrains, from glaciers to pasturelands and rocky slopes, as you make your way through the spellbinding Kashmir valley.
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Discover the enchanting sight of the Satsar and the Gatsar lakes, soak in the calm and the peace that fills these places.
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Let the first glimpse of the charming twin lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol enhance the tranquil scenery of the Himalayan landscape.
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Come across army camps and quaint dwellings, interact with the local Gujjar communities and learn about their lifestyle, culture, and traditions.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Overview
About Kashmir Great Lakes Trek:
Cuddled up cosily amidst the mountains, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is yet another hidden jewel of Kashmir as it validates Kashmir’s mythical status as heaven on earth. The beautiful Alpine and snow-clad mountains will walk through the paths, and green meadows, and rocky terrains are there to bound the journey.
Every day is a 360° panorama of wild, rugged mountains, rolling meadows and turquoise alpine lakes and you get more than seven of these lakes and five very different valleys to explore! The Kashmir Great Lakes, however, is an IMAX 3D experience – such is the grandeur of the trek. If you have not done this trek, put it on your bucket list!
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Quick Facts:
Duration: 7D/6N
Trekking distance: 72km
Maximum Altitude: 13,800ft
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Kashmir Great Lakes TrekTemperature: 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: Sonmarg
End Point: Naranag
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.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Itinerary
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Sonmarg to Naranag
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Know Before You Go for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- Do not bring non-bio gradable materials.
- Pay heed to the instructions given by the trek leader and guide.
- Do check with your doctor if you are medically fit for the trek.
- Though transportation from Srinagar-Sonamarg and Naranag to Srinagar is not included in the package, it can be arranged at an additional cost on prior notice.
- In case you do not want the Srinagar-Sonamarg pick-up, inform us at least 15 days prior to the starting date as there are fix transportation timings in Srinagar.
- If you wish to offload your luggage kindly inform the guide on Day 1 itself. The offloading charges has to be paid in cash to guide itself.
- Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Thrillophilia'' reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Thrilllophilia or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Thrillophilia reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/1trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
- During a trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Thrillophilia will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
- Because of any reason natural or personal, if the Trek or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
- If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- The refund or compensation is also not issued if for any reason you have to come down from the trek. The trek leader may send you down from the trek, owing to reasons like lack of fitness, AMS, blood pressure, turn-around-time, health issues, or if you are found smoking/ drinking, or breaking the rules of the trek. refund or compensation are issued only when the whole trek is cancelled or called off on behalf of Thrillophilia.
- At Thrillophilia, we almost never call off or cancel our treks. But in the rare event we might have to call off or cancel a trek due to any unforeseen natural catastrophes like continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity or other issues like local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any such situations that might prevent a safe trekking experience. In such cases, Thrillophilia will issue a Credit note summing up to the same amount as your trek fee that can be redeemed on any of the treks over a period of the next year.
Things To Carry for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- Back pack (50-60l)Mandatory Item
- Head torchMandatory Item
- Walking stickMandatory Item
- Hiking shoesMandatory Item
- Day pack (20-30l)Mandatory Item
- Rain cover
- Water bottle
- Extra pair of socks
- Warm clothes
- Caps