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Kashmir with its unparalleled beauty, postcard perfect scenes and almost European vistas frankly needs no introduction. The Kashmir Lakes Circuit trek traverses some of the hidden jewels in the Kashmiri mountainscape – the pristine alpine high altitude lakes of Vishansar, Krishansar, Gadsar, Satsar. Nundkol and Gangbal. If you are looking for green meadows filled with colourful wild flowers, pristine colour changing water lakes, meandering streams and amazing Himalayan views from high passes, then the Kashmir Lakes Circuit trek is the most highly recommended trek.
Srinagar
Srinagar
Meet & greet at Srinagar Airport at 11:00 am and travel to Shitkari base camp. Have your lunch enroute (own cost). Reach Shitkari by evening and rest at base camp.
Meals: Dinner.
After breakfast begin early morning and start ascending towards the Shokdhari campsite on a Mapleand Pine tree-lined route. Enjoy beautiful views of Sonmarg and the glaciers en route and from the campsite. have your lunch enroute and descend into the Nichnai grazing ground (Shepherd’s valley) through a Silver Birch forest. Reach Nichnai campsite and rest for the day. O/n Nichnai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
Morning after breakfast start the trek to Vishansar lake. Trek will comprise of a steep and gruelling ascent to cross the Nichnai pass standing tall at 4080m and a descent towards the Vishansar & Kishansar lakes and into the Vishansar campsite. Visit the Vishansar lake situated 1km from the campsite. Nothing that we say or write can prepare you for the beauty of the alpine high altitude lake. Surrounded by mountains and being hard to access, the waters of the lake are crystal clear and change colour as the day proceeds. You are guaranteed to start feeling rejuvenated just sitting by the lake and listening to the lapping sounds of the water and soaking in the scenic beauty. Reach Vishansar lake by Evening and free time to explore Vishansar lake in the evening. O/n Vishansar lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
Morning after breakfast start the trek for Gadsar Lake. Trek up 250m to the Krishansar lake which is about 1/2km from the Vishansar lake. Despite being close in distance, the twin lakes can be seen together only from the top at Gadsar pass. Getting to the Gadsar pass at 4191m is no easy task and is going to take a toll on your legs and back. However, the scintillating views at the top of the pass more than compensate for it. From the pass, descent into flat meadows covered with brightly coloured wildflowers to
reach the Gadsar Lake. Reach Gadsar lake and free time to explore gadsar lake in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
Morning after breakfast trek to Satsar Lake. Today, you begin with a two-hour steep climb up the mountains to enter into flatlands known as Mengandob. Trek ahead, crossing an army camp, to the Satsar lakes. The Satsar lakes are a collection of 7 lakes in a cascade formation. Fed by melting snow, a couple of these lakes dry up in summer and autumn. Reach Satsar lake in the evening and free time to explore the same. O/n Satsar Lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
Morning after breakfast start the trek to Gangbal twin lake. You will be physically and mentally challenged today as you cross rocky and boulder ridden terrain, cross a few ridges and Climb Mountains to arrive for a break on a ridge at 3570m. After a quick break, keep going up to reach the final ridge at 3000m. From here, you can view the twin lakes of Gangbal and Nundkol. What follows is a steep rocky descent, a few ups and downs, and entry into green meadows which lead to the Nundkol lake and Gangbal lake. Reach Gangbal lake and rest for the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
After breakfast you get to relax by the lakes, explore surrounding meadows, soak in the magnificent mountainscape, uncover a few local legends about the lakes, share travel stories, meditate, exercise your photography skills and do anything that soothes your soul (without disturbing others trekkers/nature).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner
Morning after breakfast start the trek to Naranag the last point of the trek. On the final day, we trek past a tree line, some grassy lands and towards the pine forest cover. Follow the forest line for about 6-7kms and descend into the Naranag village. Reach Naranag and have your lunch. Later proceed to Srinagar. Reach Srinagar by evening. The trek ends here with sweet memories and lots of adventure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Register your names on the given contact numbers and fill the registration form.
We are utmost concerned for an individual’s physical safety as well as emotional safety. We make sure that before any activity or trip is conducted, it is thoroughly checked and then proceeded. We do not compromise on safety and the gear used for activities.
Yes, one can travel on its own but need to make on time at the location provided by the trek leader.
Yes, Beyond Altitudes gives an option to customize your trip depending on the number of participants and the program selected.
Yes, depending on the group strength and composition we allot both male and female instructors.
Usually 1: 10/12
We provide Pure Veg/Jain hygienic food
Depending upon the programs age limit is set and mentioned.
Our trek leader are experienced mountaineers who have undergone rigorous training schedules in the mountains as a part of Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses from renounced institutes like Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS, Manali) and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM, Uttarakhand) under the guidance of legendary mountaineers of India. They also have a sound knowledge of First Aid.
