KASHMIR GREAT LAKES ITINERARY :

DAY 0 : ARRIVE IN SRINAGAR

Arrive at airport around 12 pm , We will move to Sonamarg together. Today we will be camping at Shitkadi , our base camp and will get to know each other. I will brief what to expect and guide how to successfully finish what you have come for.

Last arrival time allowed is 12 30pm. This is because we have to pass a certain region before 3pm and it will be only possible if we leave by 1pm from airport.

DAY 1 : SHITKADI TO NICHNAI VIA SHEKDUR

Imagine a meadow lined Silver Birch trees and a few shepherds’ huts. This is what open ups half way up todays trail. When you reach Nichnai , you will feel home. A river near by lets you soothe your muslcles before the sun goes down. Altitude: 7,800 ft (2,377 m) to 11,500 ft (3,505 m) .Time taken: 6.5 hours, 11.6 km .Trek gradient: Moderate. 3 hours of steep ascent followed by descent for an hour. Final 2 hours, a gentle ascent to Nichnai.

Today you will see the infamous lakes that you see in pictures. Amazed by the size of it, you will definitely want some time to sit and take it in. Altitude: 11,500 ft (3,505 m) to 12,000 ft (3,658 m ) Time: 7 hours, 13.6 km .Trek 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 3 : VISHANSAR TO GADSAR VIA KISHANSAR LAKE AND GADSAR PASS

Today we cross our first high altitude pass of the trek. But if you have been looking back while we take break, you will see the lakes showcasing its beauty in the sun. This will be one of the most beautiful during the trek. Take a moment , a selfie or a hug. You have completed half of the trek. Altitude: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) to 12,500 ft (3,810 m) via 13,800 ft (4,206 m)Time taken: 7.5 hours, 16 km. Trek gradient: Moderate. 1.5-2 hours of steep ascent followed by 1 hour of steep descent, easing off into a level walk.

DAY 4 : GADSAR TO SATSAR

Today is the second time you get to interact with Soldiers, who knows you might even find someone from your region there. In the night I will even show you some of the bunkers way up in the mountains. Altitude: 12,254 ft (3,735 m) to 10,898 ft (3,322 m) to 14,100 ft (4,298 m). Time taken: 4 –4.5 hours; 11.87 km. 2-2.5 hours of walking on moraine and loose rocks on gentle inclines, followed by descent to Chhatru across a couple of glacial flows.

DAY 5 : SATSAR TO GANGABAL TWIN LAKES

The moment you reach the pass , this is what you will see right in front of you. It takes 2 hours to reach the lake , so imagine the size of the lake and how far it is from the pass . Altitude: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) to 11,500 ft (3,505 m) Time taken: 6 hours, 9 km Trek gradient: Difficult. 30 minutes each of gradual ascent and descent followed by a steep

The last campsite always holds a special place as this is where , the fact will sink in that the 72km is going to end tomorrow , but Fikar not , we will be partying tomorrow at srinagar. Altitude: 11,500 ft (3,505 m) to 7,450 ft (2,271 m) Time taken: 6 hours, 13 km Trek gradient: Moderate. Mix of ascents and descents for 6 km followed by a very steep descent all the way down.

See our entire album from last trek : Here

DAY 7 : BUFFER DAY

We should keep one day as buffer to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances ( Rain, Curfew )

You will be picked up from the same hotel you were dropped . Book any flight between 11 and 2pm.