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Kashmir Gangabal Trekking

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days (07 Days Trek)
Destination Covered: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Thajiwas Glacier - Nichnai - Krishnasar Lake - Gadsar -Gangabal Lake - Naranag - Srinagar


Season: (June - Sep)

Trek Starts from Here

Day 01: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Thajiwas Glacier (Altitude 2740 Mtrs. 105 Kms 3 Hours Drive)

Arrival at Srinagar international airport our RIE representative will meet & Greet you and then transfer towards Sonamarg drive through picturesque village (Meadows of Gold), on arrival at Sonamarg and you will be our Horse Mans after load the trekking equipment into the horses and you will walk upto Thajiwas Glacier, Which is Three Kilometers from Sonamarg. On arrival at Thajiwas glacier fix the Camp at the foot of the Glacier which is 3000 Mtrs. Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire and overnight Stay at Camp

Day 02: Thajiwas Glacier - Nichnai (Altitude 3620 Mtrs. 134 Kms Trek)

Morning after breakfast we leave for Nichnai and our trek begins with a steep ascent along a well-defined trail up to the lush Shokdhari meadow from where from you can take in a spectacular view of Zojila Pass (Altitude 3530 Mtrs.) and Sonamarg in the valley below. From the meadow the path then continues along a ridge before descending through birch groves to our campground for the night at Nichnai and arrives at Nichnai then fix the camps (The Shepherds valley). Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire and overnight Stay at Camp

Day 03: Nichnai - Krishnasar Lake (Altitude 3819 Mtrs. 15 Kms Trek)

Early Morning after breakfast leave for Nichnai and we immediately start climbing up to the Nichnai Pass (Altitude 4080 Mtrs.), where our tired legs are compensated with uninterrupted views of glaciers close to K2. The trail then descends towards Vishnasar and Krishnasar Lakes through the beautiful natural garden meadows with many different wild flowers towards the Vishnasar and Krishnasar Lakes, Arrive at Lake and Fix the Camps beside the Lake, Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire and overnight Stay at Camp

Day 04: Krishnasar - Gadsar (Altitude 3800 Mtrs 16 Kms Trek)

Early morning after breakfast leave for full day's trek of 6/7 hours walk takes us today to the small town of Gadsar and is also known as a Botanist paradise. From Krishnasar, a ten km trek sees the trail climbing up into a more exposed, alpine landscape where we cross the (Highest point of our trek - Bazbal Gali Altitude 4191 Mtrs.). From here, a magnificent view of (Nanga Parbat Altitude 8126 Mtrs) awaits us before the trail descends to Gadsar, where we will spend the night and fix the camps. Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire and overnight Stay at Camp

Day 05: Gadsar - Gangabal Lake (Altitude 3507 Mtrs. 19 Kms Trek)

Early Morning after breakfast we leave for Gadsar - it is a pleasant climb up through Poshpatri (The valley of flowers) towards Megandub where the rare musk deer as well as the Kashmiri stag are regularly sighted. After which we follow a steep and difficult path up towards (Satsaran Gali Altitude 3608 Mtrs.) - this is the Second highest pass on our trek but you will be rewarded with stunning views of (Mount Harmukh Altitude 5148 Mtrs) and the lakes of Nudhkhol and Gangabal before making a steady descent to our lakeside on arrival at Gangabal Lake and then fix the camps, Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire and overnight Stay at Camp

Day 06: Gangabal at Leisure

After the last few strenuous days it's time to relax and enjoy a day of leisure at the lake, which is ideal for trout fishing. Regarded as sacred by Kashmiri Hindus Gangabal is the perfect place to enjoy nature at its finest. For the more energetic a full day visit to the Lul Gul pass can be arranged from where you can look out across the valley to the beautiful (Nanga Parbat Altitude 8126 Mtrs). Overnight stay at base camps, here you will eat a delicious dinner around the bonfire.

Day 07: Gangabal - Naranag - Srinagar (7-8 Kms Trek Ends 56 Kms 2 Hours Drive)

Morning after breakfast Sadly leaving Gangabal on our final day of Trekking together we follow the trail through Trunkol and Nunkol two small gypsy villages before making a steep descent through dense green forests towards Naranag. At Naranag we will visit a Buddhist monastery where it has been said that the 3rd world Conference of Buddhists was held nearby. A short walk then takes us to the road head where our jeep will be waiting for us after we load the all things in the Jeeps and towards to Srinagar Check inn Houseboat/Hotel Dinner and overnight stay

Day 08: Mughal Gardens & Srinagar International Airport

Morning after Breakfast leave for the full day trip to Srinagar tour of Mughal Gardens Visits the Heritages Places, Cheshmashahi (By Shah Jehan in 1632 AD.), Pari Mahal (By Dara Shikoh), Nishat Bagh (By Asaf Khan in 1633 AD.), Shalimar Bagh (By Jehangir in 1616 AD.) Afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for onward Destination Covered

Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always