Day 1: Drive from Srinagar to Sitkari

Take a Cab from Srinagar to Shitkari village and enjoy the scenic drive through the pine forest and beautiful mountain-scapes covering almost 90 kms. Enjoy the evening with pretty view and good nutritious food.

Day 2: Trek from Sitkari to Nichnai.

Today we will start with a steep ascent of about 3 hours continuing to a descent of about 1 hours and then a gradual ascent of 2 hours. Crossing the trail lined with Maple Trees, Silver birch and Pine Trees, we will get picturesque views of small villages nestled in them. We’ll also be crossing fresh water stream to fill up your bottles and witness snow clad mountains all around and behind us as we leave Sonamarg behind us. A walk of approximately 8-9 hours before we reach the campsite to enjoy the evening sun at an altitude of 11607ft.

Day 3: Trek from Ninchai to Vishansar.

Todays walk (about 7-8hrs) is by the river side for a while as the trail will take a turn and direct us towards the lush green meadows. We’ll continue on it and take the ascent to the Nichnai pass at an altitude of 13500 ft. This is the last point where we will be able to get BSNL networks after which we’ll all stay connect only to the  nature. The rocks along the trail will give us a feel of altogether a different terrain slowly changing into a grassland. Proceeding further we will also see the classic Himalayan snow clad mountains on one side and the Barren dessert mountains like in Leh on the other. The views of waterfall and the extreme terrains will leave you spellbound.

Day 4: Trek from Vishansar to Gadsar

Today’s trail will pass through Vishansar via the Gadsar pass which is the highest point of the entire trek. It is going to be a pretty steep ascent. But as it has been said that the most beautiful views come after the hardest climbs; we will be able to see the whole wide beautiful green valley from the top. Kishansar lake which is 500ft higher than Vishansar lake will also be enjoyed and the unique fact that even though the lakes are in the radius of 2 kms, at no point of time from no place along the trail will we be able to see both of them together. Gadsar is one of the most prettiest lake lined by pretty blue and red and purple iris flowers.

It will be an approx. 10 hours walk through 14kms with one Army checkpoint to cross just a few minutes before we reach the campsite.

Day 5: Trek from Gadsar to Satsar

After a nice and well deserved sleep, we will cover 9 kms in about 6-7 hours on a trail with vibrant flowerbed. Our altitude will drop to 12000ft. Satsar is formed by 7 lakes collectively. They are beautiful turquoise lakes. We will cross a stream on the way, a stream with icy cold water, fresh from the mountains and full of natural minerals. On reaching the campsite, relax, enjoy one of the few last evenings in the valley of Kashmir and rejuvenate yourself for tomorrow.

Day 6: Return from Satsar to Gangabal

An 11 kms trek, taking almost 7hours and dropping to an altitude of 11500ft, we will visit the Gangbal Lake which is the largest amongst all on the trek. Cherishing the view of Mt. Harmukh and its glacier, we will continue to descent, catching the glimpse of Gujjar huts amongst the pine trees and as we reach the campsite we will settle down in our tents to enjoy the evening.

Day 7: Trek from Gangbal to Naranag

Today is the final day where our beautiful journey on foot will end with lots of memories to cherish. A 15 kms trail taking almost 8-9 hours, mostly downhill, we will approach the tree line. Dropping down to an altitude of 7450ft, we will hit the road-head, from where we will drive back to Shrinagar saying our final goodbyes and hoping to meet again soon with lots of new bonds to take back home.

Day 8: Buffer Day (if needed)

A buffer day! Taking into consideration, the weather along the route, incase of any bad weather, we’ll be utilising this buffer day. The charges of this buffer day (if used) i.e. 2500/- per person will be borne by the trekkers. The trek leaders and the guides will decide if this day has to be used.