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Itineraries
1 route

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Ambassador policy

Complete 4 treks with TTH and get the 5th trek free; for every 8 treks, 2 treks are free

“anyone who completes four treks with us gets their fifth trek absolutely free”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Pickup point

Nishat Garden near Parking Area, Srinagar at 12:00 noon (if transport add-on opted); arrive Srinagar a day early

How they run Kashmir Great Lakes

One itinerary, with its price and fine print.

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek · 8D · Shitkadi to Naranag

8D/7N
₹21,000+ GST · per person≈₹2,650/day
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Day by day

DayRouteTrekDriveAltitudeNight
D1Srinagar → Shitkadi CampIf transport opted: pickup at Nishat Garden near Parking Area, Srinagar at 12:00 noon; 90 km drive ~3 hrs to Shitkadi camp (2,600 m / 8,500 ft); trek briefing and camp setup—90 km2,600 mCamp
D2Shitkadi Camp → Nichinai via Shekdur11 km trek in ~8 hrs; altitude gain 900 m / 3,000 ft; pass through Shekdur (3,350 m / 11,000 ft) en route; camp at Nichinai (3,500 m / 11,500 ft)11 km—3,500 mCamp
D3Nichinai → Vishansar Lake via Nichinai Pass12 km in ~7 hrs; cross Nichinai Pass (4,000 m / 13,100 ft); descend to Vishansar Lake (3,650 m / 12,000 ft) — shimmering turquoise waters set against snow-capped peaks; Lake of Vishnu with spiritual significance12 km—3,650 mCamp
D4Vishansar Lake → Vishansar Lake (Rest / Acclimatization)Flexible acclimatization day (conditions apply); optional visit to Krishansar Lake (~1.5 km from camp); if weather bad, rest at Vishansar; rest day may be used at Gangabal campsite instead; view of both Vishansar and Krishansar lakes from Gadsar Pass on Day 5——3,650 mCamp
D5Vishansar Lake → Gadsar Lake via Gadsar PassLongest and highest day: 14 km in ~10 hrs; cross Gadsar Pass (4,200 m / 13,750 ft) — highest point of entire trek; views of Vishansar and Krishansar on one side, Gadsar and Yamsar on other; descend to Gadsar Lake (3,350 m / 11,000 ft) — emerald-green waters with snow bridges14 km—3,350 mCamp
D6Gadsar Lake → Satsar9 km in ~6 hrs; Satsar is a cluster of seven lakes at 3,650 m / 12,000 ft; golden reflections of mountains in the lakes; vibrant wildflower meadows9 km—3,650 mCamp
D7Satsar → Gangabal Twin Lakes via Zaj Pass11 km in ~6 hrs; cross Zaj Pass (3,950 m / 13,000 ft) — panoramic views of Gangabal and Nundkol lakes with Mount Harmukh; camp at Gangabal Twin Lakes (3,500 m / 11,500 ft) — Gangabal is a sacred lake; Nundkol at foot of Mount Harmukh11 km—3,500 mCamp
D8Gangabal Twin Lakes → Srinagar via Naranag15 km trek to Naranag (2,250 m / 7,450 ft) in ~7 hrs; drive from Naranag to Srinagar included; drop at Nishat Garden, Srinagar 6:00–7:30 PM (weather/road dependent); plan onward travel next day15 km———
D1
Srinagar → Shitkadi Camp
Drive 90 km · 2,600 m · Camp
If transport opted: pickup at Nishat Garden near Parking Area, Srinagar at 12:00 noon; 90 km drive ~3 hrs to Shitkadi camp (2,600 m / 8,500 ft); trek briefing and camp setup
D2
Shitkadi Camp → Nichinai via Shekdur
Trek 11 km · 3,500 m · Camp
11 km trek in ~8 hrs; altitude gain 900 m / 3,000 ft; pass through Shekdur (3,350 m / 11,000 ft) en route; camp at Nichinai (3,500 m / 11,500 ft)
D3
Nichinai → Vishansar Lake via Nichinai Pass
Trek 12 km · 3,650 m · Camp
12 km in ~7 hrs; cross Nichinai Pass (4,000 m / 13,100 ft); descend to Vishansar Lake (3,650 m / 12,000 ft) — shimmering turquoise waters set against snow-capped peaks; Lake of Vishnu with spiritual significance
D4
Vishansar Lake → Vishansar Lake (Rest / Acclimatization)
3,650 m · Camp
Flexible acclimatization day (conditions apply); optional visit to Krishansar Lake (~1.5 km from camp); if weather bad, rest at Vishansar; rest day may be used at Gangabal campsite instead; view of both Vishansar and Krishansar lakes from Gadsar Pass on Day 5
D5
Vishansar Lake → Gadsar Lake via Gadsar Pass
Trek 14 km · 3,350 m · Camp
Longest and highest day: 14 km in ~10 hrs; cross Gadsar Pass (4,200 m / 13,750 ft) — highest point of entire trek; views of Vishansar and Krishansar on one side, Gadsar and Yamsar on other; descend to Gadsar Lake (3,350 m / 11,000 ft) — emerald-green waters with snow bridges
D6
Gadsar Lake → Satsar
Trek 9 km · 3,650 m · Camp
9 km in ~6 hrs; Satsar is a cluster of seven lakes at 3,650 m / 12,000 ft; golden reflections of mountains in the lakes; vibrant wildflower meadows
D7
Satsar → Gangabal Twin Lakes via Zaj Pass
Trek 11 km · 3,500 m · Camp
11 km in ~6 hrs; cross Zaj Pass (3,950 m / 13,000 ft) — panoramic views of Gangabal and Nundkol lakes with Mount Harmukh; camp at Gangabal Twin Lakes (3,500 m / 11,500 ft) — Gangabal is a sacred lake; Nundkol at foot of Mount Harmukh
D8
Gangabal Twin Lakes → Srinagar via Naranag
Trek 15 km · —
15 km trek to Naranag (2,250 m / 7,450 ft) in ~7 hrs; drive from Naranag to Srinagar included; drop at Nishat Garden, Srinagar 6:00–7:30 PM (weather/road dependent); plan onward travel next day

Add-ons

Transport (Srinagar to Shitkadi camp and back)Optional pickup from Nishat Garden, Srinagar at 12:00 noon; selectable during booking; price not stated on page₹0 per person
InsuranceMandatory for non-Indian nationals, NRI and OCI card holders; optional for Indian nationals; price not stated on page₹0 per person
Backpack OffloadingPorter service available; price not stated on page₹0 per person

Cancellation

24–15 days out70% refund
24–15 days out100% voucher
24–15 days out85% voucher
14–10 days out50% refund
14–10 days out80% voucher
14–10 days out70% voucher
<9 days out0% refund
<9 days out20% voucher
<9 days out10% voucher
<7 days out90% refund

Included

✓ Vegetarian and egg meals while on trek and at hotel/guesthouse; includes tea, soup and snacks✓ Tents & camping✓ Road transport✓ Permits✓ Twin sharing camping tents throughout trek (all 7 nights)✓ Sleeping bags and safety gear✓ Professional trek leader✓ Experienced local guides (number depends on group size)✓ High-altitude chef and support staff✓ Medical kit, oxygen cylinder and necessary safety equipment✓ Mules/porters for central/common luggage✓ Cloakroom at base camp for extra luggage✓ All necessary permits and entry fees✓ Trek completion certificate✓ Trek again for free policy applicable✓ Special Casual Leave benefit for Central Government employees✓ Drop transport from Naranag to Srinagar on Day 8 (included)

Not included

✗ Transport from Srinagar to Shitkadi camp on Day 1 (optional add-on; selectable during booking)✗ Food during transit (Day 1 and Day 8 en-route meals)✗ Personal trekking gear✗ Mule or porter for personal luggage (add-on)✗ Insurance (add-on)✗ Emergency evacuation and hospitalisation charges✗ Extra costs due to itinerary changes from natural calamities, road blocks, vehicle breakdown or force majeure✗ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Rs.21,000 + 5% GST per person. Service scope is Shitkadi camp to Naranag only. Srinagar-to-Shitkadi pickup is a separate optional add-on selectable during booking. Drop-off at Nishat Garden, Srinagar on Day 8 (~6:00–7:30 PM) is included.

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“Pick-up location: Nishat Garden near the Parking Area, Srinagar. Pick-up Place & Time: 12:00 noon.”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Drop point

Nishat Garden near Parking Area, Srinagar; arrive 6:00-7:30 PM on Day 8; plan onward travel next day

“Drop: 06:30 PM-07:30 PM / designated drop-off point is Nishat Garden near the parking area, Srinagar 6 pm”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Service scope

Trek service covers Shitkadi camp to Naranag; Srinagar-to-Shitkadi transport is optional add-on; Day 8 Naranag-to-Srinagar drive included

“Services Shitkadi camp to Naranag”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Cloakroom

Cloakroom available at base camp for extra luggage

“a cloakroom facility is available for extra baggage”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Booking advance

Book in November of previous year for best availability; slots fill fast due to short season

“it's a good idea to book your trek in November of the previous year”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

Water sources

Numerous water sources throughout — glacial streams and rivers; generally clean and safe for drinking

“the trek is blessed with numerous water sources, including glacial streams and rivers. These are generally clean and safe for drinking”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

How to reach srinagar by air

Fly to Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport); 20 km from Nishat Garden (~1 hr by taxi)

“fly to Srinagar which is well connected to all major airports in India / approximately 1 hr via taxi from the airport (approx 20 Km)”

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

their site, checked 25 Jul 2026

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