Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a moderate hiking trail of a minimum 6 days in the western Himalayas of the Kashmir region. The base-camp Sonamarg lies on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The ending point Naranag village is also connected with the same Highway. The trek can be done in both ways, but to escape the direct Sun it is recommended to commence the trek at Sonamarg and end at Naranag as it treks mostly in a westerly direction. The Great Lakes as the name suggests treks through many high altitude alpine lakes situated at the foothills of different snow-clad mountain peaks. The most famous lakes are Vishansar and Gangabal Lakes. It crosses streams, plenty of colorful alpine meadows, and ascends three mountain passes with an average altitude of 4000m above sea level. The highest mountain peak of the trek which dominates the second part of the trek is Mount Haramukh standing at 5300 meters above sea level.

• Private transportation

• Arrival/ departure 2 nights Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel accommodation in Srinagar.

• 5 nights tented accommodation (full-board) mountain camps.

• All trekking gear including tents, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles.

• English Speaking Kashmiri Local Guide and a Cook.

• All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.

• Horses to carry backpack (except day sack), group equipment (tents/ stoves/ fuel) to the higher camps.

• Meal plan: All meals included (vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified.

• Trek/ Wildlife Permits.

• First Aid.

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Bottled water

• Coffee and/or Tea

• International or domestic flights

• Visa.

• Travel insurance.

• Personal clothing and equipment.

• Any medical costs incurred by you, or costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization (for which you should have travel insurance)

• Optional trips or excursions.

• Tips for local staff and guides.