Kashmir Great Lakes trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India. This is because the trek is set on a canvas that’s larger than life. Every day iyou get a 360° panoramic view of wild, rugged, snow capped mountains, rolling hills, green meadows, and emerald green alpine lakes.
The trek starts from Sitkadi, the base camp few kilometres away from Sonamarg. Morning in the base camp already sets a true mood for our next 7 days trek. Sindh river is flowing by the side and we can get a clear glimpse of thajiwas glacier.
Finally, Our day 1 starts with a gradual ascent towards the meadows of Shekdur. This place is surrounded by different types of tree species like pine, Boxwood (Shamshad), Deodar (Cedar), and Dogwood. This mountain spot is a beautiful camping site too and the place is named Tabletop. Most of the other treks offers some exquisite views after fews day's walk, but here in Kashmir Great Lakes trek, one will experience the breathtaking beauty from the starting day.
We cross a small forest then a river arrives within the mountainous valley. Our last stretch of day one is a walk through a rocky bed keeping the Nichnai river by our side. The humming sound of river, upcoming rain clouds, the tossing heads of wildflowers. As if they are welcoming us on the lap of mother nature.
By 5’o clock in the evening, we complete our day one and reach Nichnai campsite. These all things were enough to end our day 1 with a broad smile on our faces.
Our second day starts with a soothing cloudy morning. Due to some drizzle of last night the whole campsite is filled with tiny droplets of water.
Now, as the sun is in its full bloom we are set to start our trek. Boulders, small river crossing is on the way and of course the rocky path becomes our partner. Small breaks within our trek is the time of astonishment.
Nichnai pass arrives and The toughest part of the trek is over. Situated at an altitude of 4139 m, Nichinai Pass serves as a prominent base for the trekking circuit in Sonamarg. Treks to high-altitude lakes like Krishnasar, Vishansar, Gadsar Lake, and Gangabal Lake are conducted through Nichinai Pass. The grandeur and charm of these high-altitude lakes from Nichnai Pass will leave you in awe of nature. The main thing that grabs the visitors' attention is a frozen glacier nearby. The Herd of sheep grazing on slopes, small meadows, gypsy houses, and the mountain range of Zanskar is visible from Nichnai pass.
Within 5'o clock in the evening we are in our camp at Vishnasar. Evening here ended up with a rush of clouds. we were experiencing an interesting structure of Mountains look alike as Dolomites and of course the Vishnasar Lake itself. VishnasarLake with its great magnificence, snow-anchored mountains and their precipices stacked up with minimal frigid masses and the glades around, with high blossoms is an interest for the trekkers in the Kashmir Valley. It is energized by the Krishansar Lake and cold masses. The Vishansar Lake is the wellspring of Neelum River.
The sun laid down, the sky turned into a blue palate.The pristine beauty of the lake creates a dreamy tone and takes all our tiredness away. Now We call it a day.
::::KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK ITINERARY ::::
DAY 1
Drive from Jammu to Sitkadi Via Srinagar.
DAY 2
Trek from Sitkadi to Nichnai.
DAY 3
Trek from Nichnai to Vishnasar via Nichnai Pass.
DAY 4
Trek from Vishnasar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass.
DAY 5
Trek from Gadsar to Satsar.
DAY 6
Trek from Satsar to Gangabal via Zaj Pass
DAY 7
Buffer Day.
Day 8
Trek from Gangabal to Naranag. Drive to Srinagar.
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