The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek solo is one of the most admired in Kashmir. The track go behind the consistent direction of the Gujjars the migrant shepherds of Kashmir from Sonamarg to Naranag valley, transient four scenic high altitude great lakes with stunning mountain landscape, flourished campsites and trout angling. Day first takes the hikers to the grazing land of Shokh Dharan, with panoramic sights of mount Zozila and Sonamarg. Then the track ascends to the Nichinnai Pass at 4000 meters, where the achievement for hard work is constant views of the Baltoro Glacier in the area of K2. From the the Nichinai top the track go down throughout flourishing meadows carpeted with wildflowers to the sparkling Vishansar Lake. The Vishansar Lake has tremendous trout fishing opportunities. From the Vishansar Lake, the track ascends to the Krishansar Lake throughout breathtaking marshland up to gadsar pass at 4,300 meters. In a sunny day a wonderful view of the Nanga Parvat is likely from here. The track gradually descends to the hamlet of Gadsar and hikers be able to use the night in one of the Gujjar huts that pounce up here in the summer. After crossing above a stable snow bridge, after the snow bridge the track ascends hard climb beside the Satsaran edge and downhill along the open meadows to the hamlet of jowdor. Lookking for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 2023. trekking reviews
Great Lakes Trek Kashmir
This is the only permanent village in the region and the nomadic comes from Gurais valley depends on farming for their living. The atypical Musk deer and the Kashmiri 12 singa stag were frequently sighted close by the village. From Jowdor the path smoothly reaches to Megandob, and the trail suddenly ascends to Zach pass 4000 meters, then descends to the Great lakes of Gangabal and Nudhkhol. Just ahead of the Harmukh valley, it presents a stunning view of Mount Harmukh. Gangabal is the greatest lake on this trek for trout angling fly fishing. The government fisheries guide will assist you to recognize the finest sites and the mainly efficient flies. You have the opportunity of mountaineering to the south crest of Mount Harmukh to get a open sight of the valley of Kashmir. On the next phase, the track goes down steeply from Nundh Kohl to Naranag throughout thick forests. The 9th century Naranag temple is open for visitors and drive to Srinagar.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek solo Package 8 nights 9 days
Sind valley Sonamarg
Day: 1(Srinagar to Sonamarg 9200 feet 3 hours drive) you will be picked up by car from airport or from your accommodation in Srinagar and drive to Sonamarg after camping near Shutkar village, A warm-up hike around Tajiwais glacier.
Nichnia Valley
Day:2 (Sonamarg to Nichnia valley 11482 feet elevation 6 hours trekking)
The trail inclines fairly steep beside the Gujjar tracks. Ascending 1100 meters the path unlocks at the paddock of the Shokdharan valley, and offers close views back in the direction of the Zojila and Sonamarg. The route then carry on across the grazing land and throughout jungle before a little stable ascends over the bolder track to Nichnai valley.
Vishansar Krishansar Lake
Day:3 (Nichnai to Vishansar Lake 4000 meters elevation 5 to 6 hours walk)The climb to Nichinni pass is quite steep .The Nichnai top just around 4000 meters is usually beneath snow up to mid July. on the other hand the shepherds generally drove their herds up the vale by end June and clear a bit of track. The opening course from Nichinni crosses the rivulet and goes after the right side of the watercourse. The normal trek time to the top is about 4 hours. From Nichnai pass, the downwards to Vishnasar lake from beginning to end are covered with varieties of wildflowers up to the Vishansar campsite.
Day 4: It is rest day with lot of option obtainable, a hike to Krishansar lake, or trout angling on Vishsar lake.
Gadsar Lake
Day 5: Vishansar to Gadsar lake Elevation 4300 meters 5 to 6 hours walk.The track ascents to the open meadows and wildflowers between Vishansar and Krishensar lakes. From Krishensar lake it is hard and steep climb up to the Gadsar top 4300 meters. From the top on a sunny day a view of Nanga Parbat is possible. The descent to the gadsar lake is gradual and a fine campsite alongside of the nomadic huts.
Day 6 Megundub
After Crossing the Gadsar rivulet above the Snow Bridge and track to kustoorkut is a steep climb up to the meadows of satsar lakes. After Satsar it is smooth but difficult bolder route all along to Megandub campsite.
Gangabal Nudhkol lakes
Day 7 Megundub to Gangabal twin lakes (5-6 hours walk)The ascent up to Zachpass takes up to three hours. From the top there are striking views of mountain Harmukh 5755 meters and the lakes of Gangbal and nudhkol. The first descent to the lake is quite vertical and gorgeous .Camping beside the lakes and trout angling is possible here.
Naranag Valley
Day 8 Gangabal to Naranag (5-6 Hours walk)
starting from gangabal campsite it is a easy walk up to the Budshire mountain top. From the summit descent to naranag is very vertical in woods. After reaching the Naranag a 1600 BC temple has significance to see and drive to Srinagar.
Day 9: Morning shikara tour and drop at Srinagar airport.
Best Time to Do Kashmir Great Lakes Trek solo
July, August , September
Trekking Stages: Sonmarg to Nichinni , Nichinni to Vishansar Lake , Vishansar to Gadsar, Gadsar to Megandob, Megandob to Gangabal, Gangabal to Naranag. contact us for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Solo.