Kashmir Seven Great Lakes Trek (8 Days) Through Srinagar

Arrive at Srinagar airport (best connected through Delhi airport). Post arrival, we will then drive you to Sonmarg over next 2-3 hours and camp at Shithkadi which is 2km before the beautiful & famed Sonmarg. This is one of the most beautiful campsite near the Sindh river.

Our actual trek starts today. At some distance you will reach roadside from here it is a gradual walk alongside Sindh river, navigating through forests full of pine trees and Maple trees and reaching Sonmarg valley. Here at Sonmarg valley you will be offered with surprising & mesmerizing view of Sonamarg valley and the Thajiwas glacier. Later you will ascend towards shekdur. Its 2 hours steep ascent till Shekhdur. It is wise to relax here and enjoy frosty winds before heading towards nichnai which is located around 11,500 ft above sea level, and from Shekhdur its take 4 more hours to reaching our camp site.

Trek from nichnai to vishansar lake is a moderately difficult & lengthy one. It passes through beautiful green meadows and untouched beauty of the Sonmarg region. The first point we cross today is nichnai pass or vishansar berry and it will take about an hour to cross river and another hour walk on banks of river. Here you will get to see a gorgeous water body which is small and deep blue colored. We will also be crossing a pass which is 13,050ft. above sea level you will enjoy the meticulous beauty of snow clad peaks all around. Heading forward, trail will undergo sharp descent and will lead you to meadows with colorful tiny flowers. You can also take glimpse of water cascade that finally joins a river. Thereon its an easy trek on a flat valley for the remaining part of the day and you will reach vishansar lake with Himalayan mountain range on the left.

Today we start trekking towards Kishansar which is located at around 500 ft above the campsite this trek comprises of both easy and terrains after that we trek towards Kishansar lake and finally following it to Gadsar pass which highest point of this trek. From Gadsar pass you will pass through green meadows full of flowers as some pictorial lakes. Lake Gadsar is one of them. From here, we will continue descending via iris to reach Gadsar lake view of the lake is stunning which is adorned with beauty of colorful exotic flowers and snow both the sides. Reaching here one needs to report to the nearest army camp and complete the formalities of getting permission to pass gadsar for which id proofs are must

Today trekking trail will include all such as steep, flat and even lands. We will start from the army camp heading towards Satsar mala lake meaning “the chain of seven lakes” we would take break at Maegabdob which is frigid by mountain and continue till Satsar. We would camp at first lake of satsar lakes and follow the same procedure for permission from army camps as yesterday there seven lakes are interconnected with heavenly view.

Today is another challenging day wherein we will be covering approx. 11 km in 1 day. The thing that will keep you going is your passion for trekking and enthusiasm to complete this beautiful trek. Terrain will be rocky and full of boulders we need to walk carefully. Here onwards we will start ascending to attain higher altitudes of about 13,400 ft above sea level. From summit point you can see both lake together Gangabal and Nundkul Or Mt. Harmukh. Lakes are famous for fishing. From here you will face a sharp descent and you would reach stream crossing which you will reach a lushy meadows heading the beautiful Nundkul lake which is also a popular weeking get away for locals. Trekking for next 30 minutes from Nundkul lake, you will finally arrive at our campsite.

Today is the final day of our trek & you will be tired and exhausted but equally happy for reaching the summit and completing the trek. Today's trek would be trekking through meadows with tiny yellow flowers, pine forests and grassy lands. We will reach Naranag, our final point and this is where our Jeeps would be waiting to take you back to Srinagar.

Last day of the trip, you will be free to explore Srinagar. You can venture into sightseeing like the famous & beautiful Dal Lake (dont forget to go for Shikara / Boat ride), and Gardens In Srinagar. You can do sightseeing for half day until 12.00 in afternoon and reach airport wherein departure flight time is generally around 14.20. If required, on request you can stay one more day in Srinagar and choose to depart the next day.