Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Package ID: TG-IN-002588
Jammu & Kashmir · Adventure · Trek — The Kashmir Great Lakes trek is among the most beautiful high-altitude walks in India — a loop from Sonamarg through alpine meadows and passes to a string of turquoise glacial lakes: Vishansar, Krishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and the twin Gangbal lakes below Harmukh. A demanding but breathtaking Himalayan trek through flower meadows and snow passes; the route is seasonal and weather-governed. Pricing is confirmed at quotation.
- Duration
- 6N / 7D
- Cities
- Sonamarg, Vishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, Gangbal, Naranag, Srinagar
- States
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Start → End
- Sonamarg → Srinagar
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- July to September
- Ideal for
- Trekkers & photographers
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive SonamargSonamarg
- Sonamarg
Arrive Sonamarg; trek to Nichnai.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Sonamarg
Day 2 VishansarVishansar
- Vishansar
Cross Nichnai Pass to the Vishansar meadows.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Vishansar
Day 3 GadsarGadsar
- Gadsar
Cross Gadsar Pass past Vishansar and Krishansar lakes.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Gadsar
Day 4 SatsarSatsar
- Satsar
Trek to the Satsar lakes.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Satsar
Day 5 GangbalGangbal
- Gangbal
Cross Zaj Pass to the twin Gangbal lakes.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Gangbal
Day 6 NaranagNaranag
- Naranag
Descend to Naranag; drive to Srinagar.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
🛏 Overnight: Naranag
Day 7 Departure — SrinagarSrinagar
- Srinagar
Departure.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonamarg | 6 | 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation) | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Sonamarg | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Vishansar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Gadsar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Satsar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Gangbal | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 6 · Naranag | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 7 · Departure — Srinagar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing (category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares (can be added on request)
- ✕Temple/monument entry, guide, pony/palki, helicopter & activity charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & offerings
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a customisable framework — the detailed day-by-day, specific hotels and final inclusions are confirmed at quotation for your exact dates and party.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport). High-altitude shrine and festival dates are weather- and schedule-dependent and confirmed at planning.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
Make it yours
Customize this trip
Change hotel category · add or remove nights · extend the route · upgrade transport · add flights, activities, meals or travel insurance. This is the default; almost everything is configurable.
Pricing
Starting from
We price the real configuration — your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions — rather than publish an average that changes the moment you ask.
| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
Price varies with travel dates, hotel availability, season, number of travellers and selected inclusions. The occupancy grid above is the live structure; figures populate from configurable pricing fields — never hard-coded.
Questions
Package FAQs
Is this a fixed itinerary or can it be customised?
It is a real, well-established route used as a flexible framework. The exact day-by-day plan, hotels and inclusions are tailored to your dates, pace and party at quotation — add or drop nights and stops as you wish.
How is the price calculated?
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions rather than publish an average. A consultant replies within one working day; no payment is required for a quote.
What is the best time to travel?
July to September. Exact dates, especially for festival and high-altitude shrine routes, are confirmed at planning as they shift each year and with weather.
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