Great Gangabal Lake Trek
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places to Visit: Srinagar- Sonamarg - Shokadari - Nichnai - Vishansar - Krishansar Lake - Gadsar Lake - Zagibal Mountain - Gangabal Lake - Naranag - Srinagar
 

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Srinagar arrival
Arrival at Srinagar airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to Deluxe Houseboat, After fresh up visit to world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) Pari Mahal, Chasmeshahi Garden, and after sightseeing back to Houseboats and 1 hrs Shikra Ride after freshup back to Houseboats and Overnight stay. Evening enjoy shikara ride around in Dal Lake 1 hrs, after shikara ride back to Houseboat and Overnight stay.

Day 2 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Shitkari - Shokadari
The next day the expedition begins with the entourage moving on to Sonmarg through the picturesque environment of the Sind river. Sonmarg the ‘meadow of Gold’ has been the favourite site of Indian Cinema and is recently the famous tourist spot for river rafting. The trek to Shitkari which is a 2 km trek just before Sonmarg is the starting point of the expedition and trekking through Shokadari one will be at Nichnai the base camp for the night.

Day 3 : Nichnai - Vishansar and Krishansar Lake
On the third day on an early start the entourage shall descend to the Nichnai Pass- located at 4000 meters above the sea. Further descend towards Vishansar and Krishansar Lake. The trek is a meadow trek with magnificent flowers in the backdrop and crossing of streams to reach the destination. It is a 5-6 hour trek expedition. Once at the Lake enjoy the scenic beauty and spend the night camping in tents on the banks of Krishansar Lake.

Day 4 : Krishansar towards Gadsar Lake
The next day proceed from Krishansar towards Gadsar Lake. The Lake is well known as the lake of Flowers and enroute pass the Gadsar Pass by descending towards the Yamsar Lake. It is a 4-5 hour trek and encompasses the beauty of snow and white pristinely. Once again spend the night out in the tents by the campfire.

Day 5 : Gadsar Lake towards Poshpatri - Megandub - Zagibal Mountain
On the fifth day make an easy trek down from Gadsar towards Poshpatri, from there on take a leisurely walk towards Megandub, where you can visit the historical and natural scenery of DuptaPani- the place where a stream disappears, then once again back track and move on towards Satsar- seven lakes arranged in a beautiful combination and interlined to each other making the most precious scene of natural beauty and the a portrayal of paradise. Further move on towards the Zagibal Mountain, camp out there for the night. One can enjoy skiing and fishing in this area.

Day 6 : Zagibal Mountain - Gangabal Lake
The next day begin early and move towards the Gangabal Lake by crossing the Zagibal pass and passing a glacier from the close sight. Zagibal at the height of 4180 is the highest pass of our expedition. One feels peace and calm and all the days passed feel like a memory on viewing the magnificent Harmukh mountains right in front of the eyes. The scene needs to be captured in our mental cameras and required to be framed as you further on view the beauty of the twin lakes at the base of Mount Harmukh- Gangabal and Nandukol. Descend towards Gangabal Lake at your own pace and time and enjoy the valley scene. Camping at the lake side for the last time is more fun and enjoyable. Fishing is once again an available option here.

Day 7 : Gangabal Lake - Trunkol - Naranag - Srinagar
The last day of teh trek move on from Gangabal to Trunkol through the flower filled valley of bodhpatri. From Trunkol further descend towards Narang through the pine forest and reach Narang from there a vehicle shall transfer you to Srinagar which is a short two hour drive. This drive is through the valley of Sind and the village life of Kashmir can be experienced on this route. By evening reach Srinagar once again camp the night in a houseboat marks end of Sonamarg Vishansar Lake Trek.

Day 8 : Departure - Srinagar
After breakfast check out hotel / Houseboat and drop to the Sriangar Airport.

Tour End

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Includes
All road transport by private ac cars (airport transfers/ from Srinagar to base camp and back).
Arrival/ departure 2 nights Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel accommodation in Srinagar (full board), unless specified.
2 nights tented accommodation (full-board) mountain camps.
All trekking gear included: tents, toilet tent, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles.
English Speaking Kashmiri Local Guide and a Cook.
All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.
Horses to carry backpack (except day sack), group equipment (tents/ stoves/ fuel) to the higher camps.
All meals included (vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified.
Trek/ Wildlife Permits.
First Aid including Medical Oxygen Cylinder.
All applicable taxes

Excludes
International or domestic flights
Visa.
Travel insurance.
Personal clothing and equipment.
Any medical costs incurred by you, or costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization (for which you should have travel insurance).
Optional trips or excursions.
Tips for local staff and guides.

We Provide
Qualified and experienced trek Leader
Services of guide, cook and support team

You need to get
Ruck sack bag with rain cover
Hand torch with spare batteries
UV-protection sunglasses
1 Litre water bottle
Pair of light weight slippers/sandals (for the campsite)
2 quick-dry, warm lowers or track pants
4-5 full sleeves T-shirts or sweatshirts
4-5 pairs of thick woollen socks
Thermal body warmer (T-shirt and pants)
8-9 undergarments
Warm jacket closed at wrist and neck
Full sleeves sweater
Rain wear (jacket and pants)
Pair of warm gloves
Woollen cap
Sun-shielding hat
Personal toiletries kit (towel, toilet paper, paper soap, bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
Sunscreen lotion (small pack)
Lip balm
Utensils: small size, light weight and leak-proof lunch box, plate, spoon, tea/coffee mug
Camera (optional)
Dry fruits, nuts, chocolate bars (optional)