| Arrive: Srinagar, Kashmir Depart: Srinagar Kashmir Best Time: November to April | Duration: 6 Days Trek-Distance: 30 KM Highest Altitude: Gangabal Lake (3600m) | Activity Level: Level 3 | PRICE INR 21100/Per Person |
Kashmir-Snow-Trek expedition is an opportunity for the hikers and nature lovers to explore Kashmir hiking in winter. The trail followed is Naranag-Trunkhol-Gangabal. The snow depth ranges from 1 foot in Naranag to 3 feet at Trunkhol. We use gypsy and forest huts to pitch our tents for accommodation.
Though trekking in Kashmir is not the newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park due to the freezing temperatures. The first hike is a steep climb through the pine forest of Butsheri then a gradual walking through meadows filled in by snow, all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.
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Day 1 :- Arrival Srinagar
(Transport from Srinagar airport or bus station to the hotel or houseboat. Tea, dinner and breakfast)
Day 2:- Srinagar to Naranag (drive) and Bodpathri (trek)
(lunch, tea, dinner and the breakfast)
Day 3:- Bodpathri to Trunkhol(trek)
(lunch, tea, dinner and the breakfast)
Day 4:- Day trek to Gangabal Lake
(lunch, tea, dinner and the breakfast)
Day 5:- Trunkhol to Naranag trek, Drive to Srinagar
(Transport from Naranag to Srinagar Hotel (twin sharing) at Srinagar. lunch at Naranag, dinner and the breakfast at the hotel in Srinagar)
Day 6:- Srinagar Airport or Bus Stand drop.
(Transport from Srinagar to the airport for departure)
Day 1: – Arrival. Reception at Srinagar airport/bus station.
On arrival at Srinagar airport or bus station, our representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel or houseboat at Dal Lake, Srinagar for an overnight stay.
Day 2: – Srinagar – Naranag – Bodpathri (3 hrs drive/ 5 hrs trek).
After breakfast at the houseboat, we drive to Naranag and we pack our load on horses and start our trek. Our trail a slightly steep passes through the pine forest of Butsheri and through the meadows of Bodpathri and camp for an overnight stay.
Day 3: – Bodpathri-Trunkhol (5 hours trek). We follow the old Gangabal trail which crosses Harigand’s peak to avoid slipping on the snow. Overnight stay in tents at Trunkhol Hut.
Day 4: – Day trek to Gangabal Lake (6 hrs trek). We leave Trunkhol snow meadow and walk through ice fields for a day trek to Gangabal Lake. Keeping in view the snow depth and the hardness to walk we plan our day accordingly and return to Trunkhol Hut for an overnight stay.
Day 5: – Trunkhol – Naranag. (6 hrs trek). We leave Trunkhol and trek through the meadows and descend to Naranag village through the pine forest of Bodpathri. Here ends our walking. We take our car and drive back to Srinagar hotel or houseboat for an overnight stay.
Day 6: – Departure day.
Our representative will drop you at the airport or bus station. Departure.
The trek is supported by horses. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the trek. If you have items that can not be used on the trek, you can store them at our houseboat or our office and take them back after returning from the trek.
Kashmir Treks are achievable by anyone with a healthy lifestyle and a good level of general fitness. Team members should be willing to be part of a team working together to achieve the goal of the expedition. As a team member, you should have an adventurous and robust spirit. The biggest challenge on this expedition is the harsh winter conditions, temperatures below freezing point. Terrain altitudes above 3000m.
