OVERVIEW

Region: Kashmir Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Duration: 7 days (trek only), 9 days including travel

Trek Distance: Approx. 70–75 km

Altitude Range: 2,700 m (8,850 ft) to 4,200 m (13,800 ft)

Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

Start Point: Sonamarg

End Point: Naranag

Best Time: July to September (lush meadows and clear lakes)

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar → Drive to Sonamarg (Shitkadi Camp)

• Drive: ~80 km / 3–4 hours

• Stay at basecamp (2,700 m) near Sonamarg

• Acclimatization walk in the evening

Day 2: Shitkadi → Nichnai via Shekdur (3,500 m)

• Trek: ~11 km / 6–7 hours

• Trail: Forests of maple and pine, then open meadows

• Shekdur meadow offers panoramic views

• Camp in Nichnai valley beside the stream

Day 3: Nichnai → Vishansar Lake via Nichnai Pass (4,080 m)

• Trek: ~13 km / 6–7 hours

• Cross Nichnai Pass (steep ascent and descent)

• First views of Vishansar Lake (at 3,710 m)

• Camp near the lake, surrounded by alpine peaks

Day 4: Vishansar → Gadsar via Krishansar Lake & Gadsar Pass

• Trek: ~14 km / 7–8 hours

• Walk beside Krishansar Lake, then steep climb to Gadsar Pass (4,200 m) – highest point of the trek

• Descend to Gadsar Lake (emerald blue water)

• Camp in flower meadows

Day 5: Gadsar → Satsar (3,600 m)

• Trek: ~12 km / 5–6 hours

• Cross beautiful meadows, boulder zones

• Camp near the Satsar group of 7 lakes

• Campsite near twin lakes or stream

Day 6: Satsar → Gangbal & Nundkol Lakes via Zaj Pass (3,970 m)

• Trek: ~11 km / 6–7 hours

• Tough boulder sections and ascent to Zaj Pass

• From the top: Grand views of Mt. Harmukh and twin lakes

• Descend to Gangbal (3,578 m) and Nundkol Lakes

• Final alpine camp near the water

Day 7: Gangbal → Naranag (2,130 m) → Drive to Srinagar

• Trek: ~12–13 km / 5–6 hours

• Steep descent through pine forests

• Reach Naranag village, vehicle pickup

• Drive back to Srinagar (~3 hours)

• Trip ends

Amenities

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Exclusions :-

Cancellation Policy

• The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
• Cancel before 30 days of trek start date and get full refund after deduction of 1.99% payment processing fee.
• Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 10 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total trek fee.
• Trek fee is non-refundable if you cancel within 4 days before trek start date.

 Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres) • Trekking Shoes
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any) Clothes
• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals
• Extra Pair of Clothes
• woolen sweater
Accessories
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Normal Cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Three pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
• Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID) etc