The purpose of traveling is to relax a cluttered mind. While some choose a place for sightseeing while others may opt for undertaking an adventurous activity. For instance, the Great Lakes constitute the splendid beauty of Kashmir. Apart from the spellbound scenery, the place is even known for trekking.
When you discover the eternal beauty of Kashmir via trekking, you would agree why Kashmir is known as the paradise on earth. The snow-clad mountains, lush green meadows, serene lakes, and diverse flora and fauna, makes this place special.
Cliffhangers India facilitates your bond with nature by offering the best trekking services. The travel experts aid you to have a timeless memory of this trekking activity.
The Great Lakes Trek
The Great Lakes Trek is featured as one of the five best treks in India. Though Kashmir has more than 2000 lakes only a handful of them are open for trekking. The permission for trekking in ideal seasons is given by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir.
This trek is a constitution of seven pristine alpine lakes that only speaks about calmness. The trek starts from the “Meadow of Gold” i.e., Sonamarg and the trail further takes you through unexplored routes, vast meadows, lined pine trees, etc.
The Great Lakes Trek of Kashmir can be covered in 7 days. Moreover, the gradient of the trek ranges from moderate to difficult.
Itinerary of the Great Lakes Trek of Kashmir
A planned trek helps you to be more organized and it avoids the waste of time. For this, Cliffhangers India pitches in for a good trekking experience for the visitors.
The trek starts with an acclimatization process. The next day, the expedition takes you to Nichnai. The Nichnai pass offers an extensive view of the landscape. The trekking trail then reaches the Vishansar valley, which has twin lakes- Vishansar and Kishansar lakes. These freshwater lakes are known for trout fish.
The next day starts with a tough ascend toward the Gadsar pass. Through the pass, you would witness the Vishansar valley along with the Gadsar valley.
A smooth walk is expected on the fourth day of trekking, which is to witness the alluring beauty of the Satsar valley. Zajibal Pass is the next stop in the trekking itinerary. The picturesque pass holds the charm of twin lakes- Nundkol and Gangabal lakes. One can even have a view of the majestic Mount Harmukh. The Great Lakes Trek wraps up with a descent, finally reaching the Naranag village.
Best time to visit
In winter, the lakes are almost frozen and ice blankets the whole region. Thus, the Great Lakes Trek is closed during the winter season. Moreover, the months of July and August witness rainfall. Therefore, the ideal season for this trek is the summer season. Lively scenic surrounding makes the summer season the best time to go trekking.
Things to carry for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
One has to cover a distance of almost 70 kilometers on foot hence, pre-trekking preparation is a must. First of all, you need to be physically fit to go for this trekking as you would have to cover rugged terrains. Apart from physical fitness, you must carry essential personal items such as a few warm clothes (due to the drop in temperature in the evening), a water bottle, a personal hygiene kit, trekking shoes, etc.
In case you opt for a twin trek of the Great Lakes which is the Tarsar Marsar Trek, then you will have to carry the same things as mentioned above.
Cliffhangers India provides all the necessary help while trekking. The experienced trek leaders from Cliffhangers India will eliminate all the inhibitions that you feel for this trek.
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