Mountain Trekking in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – India

Duration: 11 days

Maximum Number Of Travelers: 9

Prices Start At ₹ 36,000 INR / 516 $ USD

Description

Mountain Trek Kashmir 7 Nights 8 Days

(1) Arriving in Srinagar Airport First Day On Arrival You Will Stay At Houseboat In Dal Lake Srinagar Tour Begins From Next Day

(2) Day 1 The Trek begins at Shitkadi

which is a few kilometres ahead of Sonamarg. This allows you to pace out your trek better. It gives you more trekking time on Day Altitude: 7,800 ft (2,377 m) Time taken: 4 hours, 8 km

Day 3: Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur

Altitude: 7,800 ft (2,377 m) to 11,500 ft (3,505 m)Time taken: 6 hours, 9 kmTrek gradient: Moderate. 3 hours of steep ascent followed by descent for an hour. Final 2 hours, a gentle ascent to Nichnai.Water sources: Carry sufficient water from Sonmarg

Day 4: Nichnai to Vishnusar lake

Altitude: 11,500 ft (3,505 m) to 12,000 ft (3,658 m)Time: 6 hours, 12 kmTrek gradient: Moderate. 1.5 hours of gradual ascent followed by an hour long climb to the pass. Steep descent from the pass pass for about an hour easing off into a flat walk

Day 5: Explore Vishnusar and Kishansar twin lakes
Surface elevation: 3,710 m
Length: 1 km
Width: 600 m
Outflow location: Neelum River
Inflow source: Krishansar Lake

The Vishansar Lake is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake situated in the vicinity of Sonamarg at an elevation of 3710 meters. It has a maximum length of 1 kilometer and maximum width of 0.6 kilometers

Day 6: Vishnusar to Gadsar via Kishansar lake and Gadsar Pass

Altitude: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) to 12,500 ft (3,810 m) via 13,800 ft (4,206 m)Time taken: 5 hours, 10 kmTrek gradient: Moderate. 1.5-2 hours of steep ascent followed by 1 hour of steep descent, easing off into a level walk

Day 7: Gadsar to Satsar

Altitude: 12,500 ft (3,810 m) to 12,000 ft (3,658 m
Time taken: 6 hours, 12 km
Trek gradient: Moderate; 1.5 hours of steep ascent followed by a level walk.

Day 8: Satsar to Gangabal twin lakes

Altitude: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) to 11,500 ft (3,505 m)Time taken: 6 hours, 9 kmTrek gradient: Difficult. 30 minutes each of gradual ascent and descent followed by a steep ascent for about 45 and then by a steep descent. Similarly ascending and descending trail all the way through.

Day 9: Gangabal to Naranag

Altitude 11,500 ft (3,505 m) to 7,450 ft (2,271 m)Time taken: 6 hours, 11 kmTrek gradient: Moderate. Mix of ascents and descents for 6 km followed by a very steep descent all the way down.
Day 10 Overnight Stay At Deluxe Houseboat With Dinner And Breakfast And Boating Across The Lake

Important Information:

Details

Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Departure: Departure Location Will be Srinagar
Departure Details:Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Inclusions

1 nights accommodation in Houseboat
8 nights accommodation on mountains in tents
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Landing and facility fees
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Driver/guide
Professional art historian guide
Tour escort/host
Light refreshments
Breakfast
Bottled water
Beverages
Afternoon tea
Dinner

Exclusions

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Return Details

Return Location Kangan Via Ganderbal To Srinagar

Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading “Important Information”. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as: