Kashmir Great Lakes

The journey

Widely called the most beautiful trek in India. Turquoise lakes — Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, Gangabal — sit beneath glaciers, linked by flower-strewn meadows and three high passes.

• Seven glacial lakes
• Gadsar & Nichnai passes
• Shepherd meadows of the Sindh valley
• Kashmiri hospitality in Srinagar

Day by day

1. D1

   Srinagar → Sonamarg

   Drive to Sonamarg base camp, acclimatise and meet the team.

2. D2

   Sonamarg → Nichnai

   11 km through Shekdur's birch forests and meadows to Nichnai camp.

3. D3

   Nichnai → Vishansar Lake

   Cross Nichnai Pass (13,500 ft) into a meadow with the first great lake.

4. D4

   Vishansar → Gadsar

   Climb Gadsar Pass (13,750 ft) for twin views of Vishansar and Kishansar, descend to Gadsar lake.

5. D5

   Gadsar → Satsar

   Pass through army checkpoint at Megandob to the chain of Satsar lakes.

6. D6

   Satsar → Gangabal

   Boulder fields and ridgelines to the twin lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol beneath Mt Harmukh.

7. D7

   Gangabal → Naranag

   Steep descent through pine forest to the ancient temples of Naranag.

8. D8

   Naranag → Srinagar

   Drive back to Srinagar. Optional shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Where you'll stay

Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.

What's included

Safety & good to know

• Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
• Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
• Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
• This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
• Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.

Questions