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0-25° C
65 km
13800 ft
July-Aug
7 Days
Moderate +
Kashmir great lakes trek aka KGL is the most beautiful and picturesque trek in India. Also known as prettiest trek of India. It is a compilation of the most magnificent alpine lakes and passes in the world. It is a comprehensive package for nature enthusiasts who are constantly eager to discover new valleys and test their limits in search of hidden gems.
Kashmir great lakes trek is also known as Sonamarg-Vishansar-Naranag Trek. It is very uncommon on every trek that you get to see beautiful alpine lakes. On KGL Trek, every day you’ll see a new lake and astonishing views will take your breath away. The best time to enjoy the Kashmir Great Lakes trek is between July and August when the floral colors and greenery are in full bloom. This journey takes about seven days, but the views will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime, and because it is a moderate level hike, it can be tackled by fit but inexperienced trekkers or even first-timers.
KGL trek covers 7 major lakes – Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar (Seven Lakes), Gangabal, and Nundkol. The region is surrounded by dense flora, bouquets of diverse flowers, and mountains covered with snow. The highest elevation is witnessed at 13,800 ft. which is at the top of Gadsar Pass.
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The best time for Kashmir great lakes trek is from mid-July to August end when the floral colors and greenery are in full bloom. The snow cover melts in June, leaving behind a lush carpet of colors behind. The weather is also quite pleasant during this window.
The temperature ranges from 17 to 25 degrees Celsius during the daytime and 5 to 0 degrees Celsius at night.
Advisory Note: Please include a buffer day in your travel plans to accommodate bad weather on the trek or any political instability. All this totally depends on circumstances in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. You are liable to pay Rs 3,000/- per person per day on the spot, if buffer day is used.
* Bring an original valid Govt. ID card with you on Kashmir Great Lakes Trek.
* Always have a raincoat because the weather at high altitudes, especially on this hike, can change at any time.
* A trekking pole is required because this walk includes many steep ascents and descents, and a trekking pole can lessen the load on the knees by up to 30%.
Srinagar International Airport SXR is well connected to all cities of the country. Most major air carriers like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Indigo operate daily flights from Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Kolkata. Srinagar airport is about 70 km away from Sonamarg.
Sonamarg is accessible from the other parts of the country via the National Highway 1A. From Jammu, the state of J&K offers pleasant buses & shared cabs. The journey takes about 10 hours to reach Srinagar, which is about 90 km away from Sonamarg and takes 3-4 hours.
Jammu Tawi is the most convenient stop, with numerous buses and cabs to Srinagar available. From Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune and Trivandrum, direct train connections are available.
* Off Loading charges INR 2,500 per bag up to 8-9kg for entire trek. If you opt during trek, it’ll cost you INR 700 per day or more.
* We reserve the right to change the itinerary as per safety protocol & smooth operation of the trek.
* KGL requires good physical fitness, prepare accordingly. Read in Health & Fitness
* Include a buffer day in your plan to accommodate bad weather or any political instability. Plan book tickets accordingly. If utilized, you are liable to pay Rs 3,000/- per person per day on the spot.
* Medical Fitness Certificate is Mandatory for Kashmir Great Lakes trek.
* Adventure Insurnace is Mandatory. Ask for insurance provider post booking.
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• Meet at Dal Lake
• 2pm pick up & drive to Sonamarg (4 hours)
• reach base camp: Sitkadi, check-in, Tea
• orientation, briefing, know your trek mates
• dinner & stay in tents
• wake up @ 6am, get ready
• breakfast, start trek
• Table Top: army checkpost, ID verification & permits
• reach campsite, Tea
• dinner and stay
• wake up early, get ready
• breakfast, start trek
• Cross Nichnai Pass, Maggie Point
• reach campsite, Tea & snacks
• visit to Vishansar lake
• dinner and stay
• wake up early in the morning, tea
• breakfast & start approaching Gadsar Pass via Kishansar
• Cross Gadsar Pass, group photo
• descent to Gadsar lake, valley of flowers enroute
• reach campsite, Tea & snacks
• dinner and stay
• wake up, tea, ready
• breakfast & start trek to Satsar
• Nanga Parbat viewpoint
• trek through Satsar: seven lakes
• reach campsite, Tea & snacks, visit to lake
• dinner and stay
• wake up early in the morning, long day
• breakfast & approaching Jaz Pass 13,000 ft.
• rocky area, gradual ascent to pass
• group photo, views of Mt Harmukh, Gangabal & Nundkol lakes
• hike to Gangabal lake, pictures
• reach campsite, Tea & snacks
• dinner and stay
• wake up with awesome sunrise views
• visit around campsite and click pics
• breakfast, trek to Naranag
• army check-post, ID & luggage
• Maggie point, here you'll find network
• reach Naranag, drive to Srinagar
• drop at Dal lake by 8pm & services ends here
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a somewhat difficult trek. The hike ascends to a height of over 13,800 feet. There is a significant altitude gain, which necessitates excellent physical fitness and powerful lungs.
The walk to the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek necessitates a high level of cardiovascular endurance. And you might be wondering how to strengthen your lungs. To begin, go for a jog every day. Begin jogging slowly and gradually increase your speed. As a result, cardiovascular endurance exercises are highly vital for making your lungs stronger than before.
Remember to bring appropriate clothing, remain hydrated, and stay warm to properly acclimate.
NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOOKING AMOUNT FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS. HOWEVER, we totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so HRI cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully.
No cancellations will be taken over call or whats app msg. Please reply to the email of payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking.
In case of government restrictions, bad weather, protests, landslides, road blockage, administrative ban, lockdown, strike or any other unforeseen circumstances which is beyond our control, certain activities during the trek/trip/expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.
In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).
However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund. The booking amount is non-refundable in any case.
If a trek or trip or expedition cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (bad weather conditions like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, road block, ban, strike, bandh, etc.). No refund would be provided.
Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/bad weather/unforeseen circumstances (rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, ban, road block, bandh, extra stay, food, transportation or taxi cost etc.), Will be borne by customer on the spot. Company will not be liable.
All refunds will be sent to the same bank account or credit card account or UPI that was used to make the purchase. Within 10 working days, the refund amount will be completed. The amount of the refund will always be computed based on the net amount paid for the event booking and the Base Price of the event. (Excluding all additional services transport, rent, porterage, etc.).
Any voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. For more info: Terms & Condition
Itineraries are subject to change and are dependent on information available at the time of preparation. As conditions permit, “Heaven Riders India” retains the right to change expedition dates, people, or itinerary. The cost of delays and/or other changes is the responsibility of the participant if a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which HRI or its agents cannot make provision. For any reason, HRI reserves the right to refuse or accept any individual as a tour member, NO REFUND.
– STRICTLY NO LITTERING take belongings back.
– Carry original and copy of valid ID.
– Insurance is mandatory for all.
– Participants should be 15+ years old along with a parent.
– Leader’s decision is final, and will have to be followed by all the climbers
– Behave well with staff and respect the locals & also their beliefs & rituals
– consumption of alcohol and smoking is prohibited during the trip/expedition/trek.
– Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget, Administration, or new policy.
– On Expeditions, at Base Camp, ration and equipment equally distributed among the climbers for load ferry.
– All Technical Gears will be UIAA Certified. Any loss/damage will be charged @1.5 times of actual value to cover up shipping and custom duties OR you can arrange by you
– No show and trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity will be non-refundable
– In case reserve/buffer day is utilized, an additional amount would be charged.
– Our team reserves the right to change the plan/itinerary in case there is danger involved.
– Any additional costs due to weather/unforeseen situations, cost of rescue will have to be borne by the climber/you.
– Carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t wish to carry it, you can give it to the porter/mule, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay extra on the basis of per day per bag.
– Extreme Himalayan Trips require a good amount of physical fitness, stamina and endurance so prepare accordingly.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund to be provided. Participant has to bear all the costs beyond.
– Nobody allowed to take dip in any lake or stream, it will be threat to life.
For any further clarifications ask during bookings.
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