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“Hard, beautiful, and completely worth it. The local guides knew the mountain like family, which made a genuinely demanding trek feel safe from start to finish.”
Mountain Expeditions
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Trek past seven alpine lakes through Kashmir's high meadows on one of the Himalayas' most scenic trekking routes.
One of the most scenic treks in the Himalayas, crossing seven alpine lakes across eight days of high meadows, pine forests, and dramatic passes. The route stays above 3,500 metres for most of its length, with campsites pitched right beside the lakes you’ll spend the day walking toward.
The trail is well-established but genuinely remote once past the first day — you’ll share these meadows with shepherds and their flocks more often than other trekking groups.
Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Day 1
Sonamarg to Nichnai
Trek through pine forest and open meadow to the first camp, gaining altitude gradually.
2
Day 2–3
Nichnai Pass to Vishansar & Kishansar Lakes
Cross Nichnai Pass and reach the first of the trip's alpine lakes, camping lakeside.
3
Day 4–5
Gadsar Pass to Satsar Lakes
The trek's highest and most dramatic section, crossing Gadsar Pass to a chain of smaller lakes.
4
Day 6
Gangbal Lake
Trek to the trip's largest and most striking lake, camped beneath Mount Harmukh.
5
Day 7
Descent to Naranag
A long descent through forest back to the roadhead.
6
Day 8
Departure
Transfer back to Srinagar and onward travel.
What's Included
- All trekking and camping permits
- Experienced local trekking guide
- Pony support for equipment
- All meals on the trail
- Camping equipment and lakeside campsites
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Srinagar
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and crew
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Moderate to challenging — expect 6–7 hours of walking most days with one demanding high-pass crossing. Prior trekking experience is recommended.
July to early September, once the passes have cleared of snow and the lakes are fully accessible.
Yes — this is a fully camping-based trek, with tents pitched at scenic lakeside and meadow locations each night.
Traveller Reviews
What Travellers Say
★★★★★
“We saw three leopards in two days at Yala, which our guide told us was rare even for him. Every detail of this trip felt considered — nothing generic about it.”
★★★★★
“Riding Khardung La was the highlight of my life on two wheels. Tenzin and the team handled everything — permits, altitude, the works — so all we had to do was ride. Genuinely life-changing.”
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