Vishansar & Krishansar Lake Trek
Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
Places to Visit: Srinagar- Sonamarg - Shekdur - Nichnai - Vishansar Lake - Krishansar Lake - Vishansar Lake - Sonamarg - 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 02: Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur (9 to 10 km)
Day Highlights 6 hour Trek, Sindh River, Evergreen Pine and Maple Trees
Day Details Today will be first day of this enthralling Kashmir short trek! After having breakfast at the guesthouse, start with a 3-4 km trek from the Sonamarg and reach a roadside eatery, from where you can bag up all the required commodities for the day. Here onwards, the trek will be a gradual one and alongside the Sindh River, it will take you through maple and pine forests. Completing the hike through the forests, you will be rewarded with the stunning views of the Sonamarg Valley and pictorial streams.
Here onwards, the trek will descend down and will take you to the snow-covered Shekdur Range. Relax around the vicinity for a while before you start trekking towards the Nichnai, which is located at around 11,500 ft above the sea level. Upon arrival in Nichnai, check-in into the campsite; dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 03: Nichnai to Vishansar Lake (13 km)
​Day Highlights 8 Hours Trek, Nichnai Pass, Himalayan Range, Vishansar Lake
Day Details Starting early in the morning; around 08:00 AM, start the trek towards the Nichnai Pass and enjoy the stunning views of the lush valleys and the untouched beauty of the region. Hereafter, cross the river and continue hiking through the banks of the river and arrive at the Nichnai Pass or the Vishansar Berry. Arriving at the pass, which is located 12,767 ft above the sea level, witness and enjoy the meticulous beauty of the pass and the snow-covered peaks all around it.
Hereafter, the trek will undergo a steep descend and will lead you to a pictorial meadow of colorful flowers; while on this trek, you can also catch glimpses of a cascade that finally joins a river. Here onwards, continue with the hike and upon arriving a flat valley, continue towards its end and arrive at the campsite. Gazing on the left of this trail, you can also behold captivating views of the Himalayan Range and also the Vishansar Lake; overnight stay in the camp.

Day 04: Acclimatization day in Vishansar and Krishansar
Day Highlights Acclimatize yourself to the weather and rest at Vishansar
Day Details This day of the Lakes in Kashmir Trek would be a light one as you acclimatize yourself to the weather and rest at Vishansar and visit to Krishansar Lake; overnight stay in the camp.

Day 05: Trek from Vishansar to Sonamarg (22 km, 8 hours)
Day Highlights Trek Ends Here and Back to Srinagar for Night Stay.
Day Details On your final day of the Kashmir Short Trek, start from the Vishansar camp, ramble on grassy land dotted with yellow flowers and pine forest. Descend and reach Sonamarg, the last leg of your trek. Reach Sonamarg Village in Ganderbal District. Be driven back to Srinagar and unwind in houseboat for the night.

Day 06 : 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)