Kashmir Great Lakes
About Kashmir Great Lakes
Kashmir Great Lakes is often considered the most beautiful trek in India. It is easily the most beautiful, picture-perfect, postcard-worthy trek. The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek transports you to a divine Ghati of Kashmir presenting its untouched and serene beauty. The trek is set on a canvas that’s larger than life. It adds to the belief in Kashmir’s mythical status as heaven on earth. Every day you are confronted by postcard-perfect meadows, 360° panorama views of wild, rugged mountains, and turquoise alpine lakes. This trek packs three high altitude passes, five very different valleys and six lakes. It has long trekking days switching steep ascents and descents. The range of landscape makes it a moderate-difficult trek covering over 6 days. Every day there is a rush and excitement of crossing a mountain pass day or reaching a summit. Each day brings a new meadow to explore and a new alpine lake to look forward to. The challenge lies in building endurance and stamina needed to tackle the long distances (>10 kms) one needs to cover each day. But the challenges are worth it. It’s not meant for a beginner who has no experience of high-altitude treks. If you are a nature lover, put it on your bucket list ! Kashmir Great Lakes is a name that sets every trekker's heart racing - and for good reason. It is a perfect combination of adventure and natural beauty and is a must-do for any trekking enthusiast.This is the most popular mountain area for foreign tourists also. The surrounding peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shetidhar,Indra Asan, Seven Sisters and Deo Tibba offers amazing panoramic views of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. The mix of Great Himalayan Ranges, Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal is the main highlight of Friendship Peak trek that grabs attention and interest of mountaineers from all over the world. The trail to Friendship Peak unfolds from Solang Valley, and winds through beautiful oak forest, flowers, boulders, meadows, moraines and glaciers. The lush expanses of the trail give way to a beautiful snow bed after a certain altitude. As the summit ridge requires fixed rope, crampons and ice axe hence it surely demands a good fitness but it needs no formal training of mountaineering to climb it. The Friendship peak trek is unmissable for those who are seeking a pure thrill.......
Seat Status
Seat left / Total seats
Jul 05 - Jul 11
10/20
Jul 06 - Jul 12
18/20
Jul 07 - Jul 13
12/20
Jul 12 - Jul 18
18/20
Jul 13 - Jul 19
14/20
Jul 14 - Jul 20
20/20
Jul 19 - Jul 25
7/20
Jul 20 - Jul 26
16/20
Jul 21 - Jul 27
20/20
Jul 26 - Aug 01
15/20
Jul 27 - Aug 02
20/20
Jul 28 - Aug 03
20/20
How to reach Sonamarg, Kashmir?
Srinagar reporting :
- Take a flight to Srinagar and reach by 10 am.
- Take a train to Jammu (260 km from Srinagar) then bus/taxi journey for 7-8 hrs to Srinagar.
If you’re coming by train/bus, we recommend you arrive a day earlier and stay at Srinagar. Staying at Srinagar gives you a well-deserved rest for the night. Plus some bonus sightseeing.
On your return, your trek ends at Naranag. We again arrange for transport for trekkers to reach Srinagar. You reach Srinagar between 6 to 7 pm.
Srinagar to Sonmarg :
- Pick up vehicles will be arranged at Dal lake gate number 01 between 12–02 pm.
- Cost will be Rs 600-700 per person one way.
- Sonmarg is 90 km from Srinagar and takes 3-4 hrs.
- Your luggage deposit and trek briefing will happen at Sonamarg post lunch.
Sonamarg, which translates to Meadow of Gold, is the starting point of the KGL trek. The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is a short and pleasant one. Once you are out of the city, there is barely any traffic and beautiful views replace the cityscapes.
About half way into the journey, snow-capped mountains take over the horizon and sprawling, grassy meadows. The journey to Sonamarg is well worth a day trip from Srinagar !
The stay will be arranged in camps for the day. We will have a Team introduction after evening tea followed by an early dinner.
Naranag to Srinagar :
On your return, your trek ends at Naranag. We again arrange for transport for trekkers to reach Srinagar. You reach Srinagar between 6 to 8 pm.
- Cost will be Rs 600-700 per person one way.
- Srinagar is around 80 km from Naranag and takes 2-3 hrs.
- Your deposited luggage will be given at Naranag.
Note : Transportation from Srinagar to Sonamarg & Naranag to Srinagar is not included in the trek cost.
Things to Carry
- Trekking shoes : Carry water proof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
- Three layers of warm clothes : Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
- Two/Three trek pants : Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
- Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit) : Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
- Thermals : Carry thermals (top and bottom).
- Sunglasses : Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
- Cap : At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
- Water proof hand gloves : Carry water proof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
- Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks : Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
- Headlamp/LED torch : Mandatory
- Raincoat/Ponchos : At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall.
- Lunch box and water bottle : Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a water bottle [insulated type].
- Toiletries: Keep items like toilet paper, wipes, moisturiser and sunscreen.
- First Aid Kit: Carry items like few basic medicines, few antiseptics and adhesives.
Inclusion:
- Accommodation (3 sharing tent) | 2 sharing on extra cost of Rs 1500/person
- Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
- Camping charges (forest and camping permissions)
- Trekking equipment (High quality tent, sleeping bag etc)
- Safety equipment (advance first-aid kit)
- Expert trek Leaders (certified trek and camp leaders)
- Expert Trek Support Team (cook, helpers etc)
- Personal Insurance (via Asego Travel)
- GST 5%
Exclusion:
- Transportation and food to and from the base camp
- Backpack offloading charges
- Any Personal Expenses
- Cost of Emergency
Itinerary
Srinagar reporting :
- Take a flight to Srinagar and reach by 10 am.
- Take a train to Jammu (260 km from Srinagar) then bus/taxi journey for 7-8 hrs to Srinagar.
If you’re coming by train/bus, we recommend you arrive a day earlier and stay at Srinagar. Staying at Srinagar gives you a well-deserved rest for the night. Plus some bonus sightseeing.
On your return, your trek ends at Naranag. We again arrange for transport for trekkers to reach Srinagar. You reach Srinagar between 6 to 7 pm.
Srinagar to Sonmarg :
- Pick up vehicles will be arranged at Dal lake gate number 01 between 12–02 pm.
- Cost will be Rs 600-700 per person one way.
- Sonmarg is 90 km from Srinagar and takes 3-4 hrs.
- Your luggage deposit and trek briefing will happen at Sonamarg post lunch.
Sonamarg, which translates to Meadow of Gold, is the starting point of the KGL trek. The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is a short and pleasant one. Once you are out of the city, there is barely any traffic and beautiful views replace the cityscapes.
About half way into the journey, snow-capped mountains take over the horizon and sprawling, grassy meadows. The journey to Sonamarg is well worth a day trip from Srinagar !
The stay will be arranged in camps for the day. We will have a Team introduction after evening tea followed by an early dinner.
Naranag to Srinagar :
On your return, your trek ends at Naranag. We again arrange for transport for trekkers to reach Srinagar. You reach Srinagar between 6 to 8 pm.
- Cost will be Rs 600-700 per person one way.
- Srinagar is around 80 km from Naranag and takes 2-3 hrs.
- Your deposited luggage will be given at Naranag.
Note : Transportation from Srinagar to Sonamarg & Naranag to Srinagar is not included in the trek cost.
Mandatory Documents
✔️ Medical Certificate should be signed by a registered MBBS doctor and should have the seal of the doctor.
✔️ Original and photocopy of Aadhar card required. In case of Foreign Nationals Passport and Visa would be required.
✔️ NOC form with participant signature (will be provided at base camp on arrival).
✔️ Passport sized photograph - 2 no.
Rental Informationts
Personal medical kit
| S. NO. | Items | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolo 650 | 6 Tabs | Helps against fever and body pain |
| 2 | Avomine | 6 Tabs | Motion Sickness |
| 3 | Saridon | 6 Tabs | Headache |
| 4 | Combiflam | 6 Tabs | Pain Reliever incase of sprain or some muscle twist |
| 5 | Digene | 6 Tabs | Indigestion issue |
| 6 | ORS | 3 pack | Incase of dehydration |
| 7 | Knee Brace | 1 (optional) | Prone to knee injury or knee pain. |
| 8 | Crepe Band Aid | 1 | For sprain or ankle twist. |
| 9 | Blister Tape | 1 | For blisters |
| 10 | Band Aid | 5 | For cut and wounds |
| 11 | Dettol | 1 | For cleaning |
| 12 | Cotton | 1 | For cleaning |
NOTE :Carry the above mentioned medicines with you, such that it’s easily accessible at all times. Take medicines only after consulting your trek leaders.
Who can participate ?
Anyone who is above 16 years of age with a good physical strength and stamina can participate in the event. Participants should not have any medical issues like Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes or breathing problems.
Participants should prepare themselves before participating in the trek such that they are able to jog/brisk walk 5 kms in 40 minutes. Participants with a BMI of 30 and above need to get it below 30 before joining the trek.
Preparation :
Strong physical fitness is a must for any Himalayan Treks. Whenever one is undertaking activities like High Altitude Trekking, make sure that you are preparing yourself for the trek in terms of Aerobic fitness, muscle strength and breathing rhythm. Check our Youtube Video for more information on the same.
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Rs. 17,900
Rs. 15,900/person
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