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ex-Srinagar
Kashmir Great Lakes from
₹16,000
Itineraries
1 route
What they claim
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Foreign national permit
₹2,400 extra for trekking permit for foreign nationals; passport and valid visa required
“₹2400 extra for trekking permit / Passport and valid Visa required”
How they run Kashmir Great Lakes
One itinerary, with its price and fine print.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek · 7D/6N · Srinagar to Srinagar
7D/6N₹16,000+ GST · per person≈₹2,300/day
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Day by day
| Day | Route | Trek | Drive | Altitude | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Srinagar TRC → Shitkadi CampPickup from TRC near Krishna Dhaba, Srinagar at 1:00 PM; 90 km drive via Sonamarg village in 3-4 hrs; Shitkadi Camp at 8,625 ft / 2,629 m; evening tea and snacks; overnight twin sharing camp | — | 90 km | 2,629 m | Camp |
| D2 | Shitkadi Camp → Nichnai Camp12 km trek in 6-7 hrs; moderate to challenging; ascent through valley, dense forests and open grasslands; Nichnai Camp (Nichnai Thach) at 11,605 ft / 3,538 m on banks of a stream; overnight twin sharing camp | 12 km | — | 3,538 m | Camp |
| D3 | Nichnai Camp → Vishansar Lake via Nichnai Pass13.5 km in 6-7 hrs; steep ascent to Nichnai Pass (13,225 ft / 4,031 m) - highest point of day; descend to Vishansar Lake campsite (~12,000 ft / 3,650 m); crystal-clear turquoise lake reflecting snow-capped peaks; overnight twin sharing camp near lake. Note: altitude listed by HH is Nichnai Pass; campsite is lower at Vishansar. | 14 km | — | 4,031 m | Camp |
| D4 | Vishansar Lake → Gadsar Lake via Gadsar PassLongest day: 16 km in 7-8 hrs; cross Gadsar Pass viewpoint (13,785 ft / 4,202 m) - highest point on this trek per short itinerary; views of Vishansar and Krishansar on one side, Gadsar and Yamsar on the other; descend to Gadsar Lake campsite at 10,725 ft / 3,269 m; alpine meadows with wildflowers; overnight twin sharing camp | 16 km | — | 3,269 m | Camp |
| D5 | Gadsar Lake → Satsar Lake11 km in 5-6 hrs; Satsar Lake at 11,995 ft / 3,657 m; cluster of 7 interconnected lakes; alpine meadows and high-altitude grasslands; overnight twin sharing camp | 11 km | — | 3,657 m | Camp |
| D6 | Satsar Lake → Gangabal via Zaj Pass9 km in 5-6 hrs; cross Zaj Pass viewpoint; Gangabal camp at 11,885 ft / 3,621 m; campsite near Gangabal Lake with views of Mount Harmukh and Nundkol Lake; largest and final campsite; overnight twin sharing camp | 9 km | — | 3,621 m | Camp |
| D7 | Gangabal → Srinagar TRC via Naranag13 km descent to Naranag road head (7,805 ft / 2,379 m) in 5-6 hrs; 70 km drive to Srinagar TRC in ~2 hrs; arrive Srinagar 6:00-7:00 PM; Day 7 en-route dinner excluded | 13 km | 70 km | 2,379 m | — |
D1
Srinagar TRC → Shitkadi Camp
Drive 90 km · 2,629 m · Camp
Pickup from TRC near Krishna Dhaba, Srinagar at 1:00 PM; 90 km drive via Sonamarg village in 3-4 hrs; Shitkadi Camp at 8,625 ft / 2,629 m; evening tea and snacks; overnight twin sharing camp
D2
Shitkadi Camp → Nichnai Camp
Trek 12 km · 3,538 m · Camp
12 km trek in 6-7 hrs; moderate to challenging; ascent through valley, dense forests and open grasslands; Nichnai Camp (Nichnai Thach) at 11,605 ft / 3,538 m on banks of a stream; overnight twin sharing camp
D3
Nichnai Camp → Vishansar Lake via Nichnai Pass
Trek 14 km · 4,031 m · Camp
13.5 km in 6-7 hrs; steep ascent to Nichnai Pass (13,225 ft / 4,031 m) - highest point of day; descend to Vishansar Lake campsite (~12,000 ft / 3,650 m); crystal-clear turquoise lake reflecting snow-capped peaks; overnight twin sharing camp near lake. Note: altitude listed by HH is Nichnai Pass; campsite is lower at Vishansar.
D4
Vishansar Lake → Gadsar Lake via Gadsar Pass
Trek 16 km · 3,269 m · Camp
Longest day: 16 km in 7-8 hrs; cross Gadsar Pass viewpoint (13,785 ft / 4,202 m) - highest point on this trek per short itinerary; views of Vishansar and Krishansar on one side, Gadsar and Yamsar on the other; descend to Gadsar Lake campsite at 10,725 ft / 3,269 m; alpine meadows with wildflowers; overnight twin sharing camp
D5
Gadsar Lake → Satsar Lake
Trek 11 km · 3,657 m · Camp
11 km in 5-6 hrs; Satsar Lake at 11,995 ft / 3,657 m; cluster of 7 interconnected lakes; alpine meadows and high-altitude grasslands; overnight twin sharing camp
D6
Satsar Lake → Gangabal via Zaj Pass
Trek 9 km · 3,621 m · Camp
9 km in 5-6 hrs; cross Zaj Pass viewpoint; Gangabal camp at 11,885 ft / 3,621 m; campsite near Gangabal Lake with views of Mount Harmukh and Nundkol Lake; largest and final campsite; overnight twin sharing camp
D7
Gangabal → Srinagar TRC via Naranag
Trek 13 km · Drive 70 km · 2,379 m · —
13 km descent to Naranag road head (7,805 ft / 2,379 m) in 5-6 hrs; 70 km drive to Srinagar TRC in ~2 hrs; arrive Srinagar 6:00-7:00 PM; Day 7 en-route dinner excluded
Add-ons
Backpack OffloadingPorter carries bag for entire trek; paid directly at Sonamarg base camp; minimum bag weight 8 kg₹4,000 per person
Single Tent OccupancyAvailable on request; price not stated on page₹0 per person
Cancellation
>30 days out90% refund
30–21 days out50% refund
<20 days out0% refund
<null days out100% voucher
<null days out0% refund
Included
✓ All meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Snacks, Soup and Dinner; excludes Day 1 en-route breakfast and lunch, and Day 7 en-route dinner✓ Tents & camping✓ Road transport✓ Permits✓ Srinagar to Srinagar round-trip taxi (Pickup & Drop)✓ High-quality dome tents, sleeping bags, mattress and liner (twin/triple sharing)✓ Separate toilet tents for ladies and gents✓ Dining tent, dining table and camping chair✓ Kitchen team and trek helpers✓ Experienced trek leader and technical guide (NIM certified)✓ Medical kit, oxygen cylinders and pulse oximeter✓ Crampons, gaiters, helmet and ice axe✓ Radio walkie-talkie✓ Book Now Change Anytime - reschedule at no extra cost✓ Special Casual Leave benefit for Central Government employees (IMF affiliated)
Not included
✗ Day 1 en-route breakfast and lunch to base camp✗ Day 7 en-route dinner✗ Personal insurance (mandatory)✗ Medical certificate (mandatory; signed by MBBS doctor within 15-30 days of trek)✗ Personal toiletry items✗ Personal medical kit✗ Porter/backpack offloading (₹4,000 for entire trek; paid directly at Sonamarg base camp; minimum bag weight 8 kg)✗ Foreign national trekking permit (₹2,400 extra; passport and valid visa required)✗ Personal expenses
₹16,000 + 5% GST; complete package Srinagar to Srinagar including all transport. 25% advance via Google Pay/UPI; remaining balance paid in cash at Sonamarg branch office before trek.
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