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High-altitude lakes, meadows and passes — led by certified Kashmiri trek leaders.

Kounsarnag Lake Trek
Moderate to Difficult

Kounsarnag Lake Trek

Duration · 7 DaysAltitude · 3,700 m / 12,139 ftSeason · July – September

Overview

A high-altitude alpine lake tucked below the Pir Panjal, Kounsarnag is one of Kashmir's most remote and rewarding treks — glacial moraines, wild flowers and a sapphire crater lake.

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1
    Srinagar → Aharbal
    Drive to Aharbal (2,266m) via Kulgam. Waterfall visit and acclimatization.
  2. 2
    Day 2
    Aharbal → Kongwattan
    Trek through pine forest to meadow camp.
  3. 3
    Day 3
    Kongwattan → Mahinag
    Climb along ridge with Pir Panjal views.
  4. 4
    Day 4
    Mahinag → Kounsarnag Lake
    Steep ascent to the emerald lake at 3,700m.
  5. 5
    Day 5
    Kounsarnag exploration
    Circumnavigate the lake, glacier viewpoint.
  6. 6
    Day 6
    Descend to Kongwattan
    Long descent back to meadows.
  7. 7
    Day 7
    Kongwattan → Srinagar
    Trek out and drive back.
Inclusions
  • Certified trek leader & guide
  • Forest permits
  • Vegetarian meals on trail
  • Twin-sharing camping tents
  • Sleeping bags & mats
  • First aid & oximeter
Exclusions
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Insurance
  • Anything not in inclusions
  • Emergency evacuation costs

Things to Carry

Waterproof trekking shoesBackpack 50L + rain coverDown jacket & fleeceThermal innersWater bottle 2LHeadlampSunglasses & sunscreenPersonal medication

Gallery

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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Moderate

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Duration · 7 DaysAltitude · 4,190 m / 13,750 ftSeason · July – September

Overview

India's most beautiful alpine-lake trek — seven high-altitude lakes across the Sind and Lidder valleys, crossing four passes with unmatched Himalayan panoramas.

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1
    Srinagar → Sonamarg → Shitkadi
    Drive and short walk to base camp.
  2. 2
    Day 2
    Shitkadi → Nichnai
    Climb through birch and meadow.
  3. 3
    Day 3
    Nichnai → Vishansar via Nichnai Pass
    Cross 4,150m pass to Vishansar lake.
  4. 4
    Day 4
    Vishansar → Gadsar via Gadsar Pass
    Twin lakes and 4,190m pass.
  5. 5
    Day 5
    Gadsar → Satsar
    Seven lakes of Satsar.
  6. 6
    Day 6
    Satsar → Gangbal Twin Lakes via Zaj Pass
    Iconic Harmukh views.
  7. 7
    Day 7
    Gangbal → Naranag → Srinagar
    Steep descent and drive back.
Inclusions
  • Certified trek leader & guide
  • Forest permits
  • Vegetarian meals on trail
  • Twin-sharing camping tents
  • Sleeping bags & mats
  • First aid & oximeter
Exclusions
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Insurance
  • Anything not in inclusions
  • Emergency evacuation costs

Things to Carry

Waterproof trekking shoesBackpack 50L + rain coverDown jacket & fleeceThermal innersWater bottle 2LHeadlampSunglasses & sunscreenPersonal medication

Gallery

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Tarsar Marsar Trek
Moderate

Tarsar Marsar Trek

Duration · 6 DaysAltitude · 4,000 m / 13,123 ftSeason · July – September

Overview

Twin almond-shaped lakes hidden inside the Aru valley — a photographer's trek with the softest meadows in Kashmir.

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1
    Srinagar → Aru
    Drive to Aru (2,414m).
  2. 2
    Day 2
    Aru → Lidderwat
    Riverside walk through pine forest.
  3. 3
    Day 3
    Lidderwat → Shekwas
    Climb into open meadow.
  4. 4
    Day 4
    Shekwas → Tarsar Lake
    Reach the turquoise Tarsar.
  5. 5
    Day 5
    Tarsar → Sundarsar → Marsar viewpoint
    Cross pass to Marsar.
  6. 6
    Day 6
    Descend to Aru → Srinagar
    Trek out and drive.
Inclusions
  • Certified trek leader & guide
  • Forest permits
  • Vegetarian meals on trail
  • Twin-sharing camping tents
  • Sleeping bags & mats
  • First aid & oximeter
Exclusions
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Insurance
  • Anything not in inclusions
  • Emergency evacuation costs

Things to Carry

Waterproof trekking shoesBackpack 50L + rain coverDown jacket & fleeceThermal innersWater bottle 2LHeadlampSunglasses & sunscreenPersonal medication

Gallery

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Hoen Heng Peak Trek
Moderate

Hoen Heng Peak Trek

Duration · 4 DaysAltitude · 4,300 m / 14,107 ftSeason · June – September

Overview

A rewarding short summit trek near Sonamarg with panoramic 360° views of the Kashmir Himalaya.

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1
    Srinagar → Sonamarg → Base
    Drive and light acclimatization walk.
  2. 2
    Day 2
    Base → Ridge Camp
    Climb to high ridge camp.
  3. 3
    Day 3
    Summit day
    Pre-dawn summit and descend.
  4. 4
    Day 4
    Return to Srinagar
    Trek out and drive.
Inclusions
  • Certified trek leader & guide
  • Forest permits
  • Vegetarian meals on trail
  • Twin-sharing camping tents
  • Sleeping bags & mats
  • First aid & oximeter
Exclusions
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Insurance
  • Anything not in inclusions
  • Emergency evacuation costs

Things to Carry

Waterproof trekking shoesBackpack 50L + rain coverDown jacket & fleeceThermal innersWater bottle 2LHeadlampSunglasses & sunscreenPersonal medication

Gallery

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Choharnag Lake Trek
Easy to Moderate

Choharnag Lake Trek

Duration · 3 DaysAltitude · 3,500 m / 11,483 ftSeason · June – September

Overview

A short and quiet trek to a lesser-known alpine lake — perfect first-timer Himalayan experience.

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1
    Srinagar → Trailhead → Base Camp
    Drive and initial trek to meadow camp.
  2. 2
    Day 2
    Base → Choharnag Lake → Base
    Day hike to the lake and back.
  3. 3
    Day 3
    Base → Srinagar
    Descend and drive back.
Inclusions
  • Certified trek leader & guide
  • Forest permits
  • Vegetarian meals on trail
  • Twin-sharing camping tents
  • Sleeping bags & mats
  • First aid & oximeter
Exclusions
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Insurance
  • Anything not in inclusions
  • Emergency evacuation costs

Things to Carry

Waterproof trekking shoesBackpack 50L + rain coverDown jacket & fleeceThermal innersWater bottle 2LHeadlampSunglasses & sunscreenPersonal medication

Gallery

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