Great Himalayan Lakes Trek Adventure

Day 1

Arrive Srinagar • Houseboat • Shikara

Meet at airport, transfer to houseboat. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating/lotus/vegetable gardens. Overnight on houseboat.

Day 2

Srinagar Sightseeing

Old city + Jamia Masjid, spice bazaar, Mughal Gardens Nishat and Shalimar, handicraft centre visit. Overnight on houseboat.

Day 3

Srinagar to Sonmarg

Drive to Sonmarg along Sindh River with a stop at Kangan town; camp check-in and short trek to Thajiwas Glacier. Overnight in camp.

Day 4

Trek to Nichnai (13 km)

Trek from Shitkari to Nichnai via meadows, birch groves and streams; camp in Nichnai. Overnight in camp.

Day 5

Nichnai to Vishansar

Ascend to Nichnai Pass (near 4000 m), descend through grassy plateaus to Vishansar lake area. Overnight in camp.

Day 6

Vishansar to Gadsar (via passes)

Trek via Kishansar and over Gadsar Pass; descend past Yamsar lake to Gadsar. Overnight in camp.

Day 7

Gadsar to Satsar

Gradual climb after stream crossing towards Satsar’s multiple lakelets and flower pastures; Mengan Dubta Pani area. Overnight in camp.

Day 8

Satsar to Gangbal Lake

Climb to Zgibal saddle with views of Nundkol and Gangabal under Harmukh; descend to camp near Nundkol. Overnight in camp.

Day 9

Gangbal to Naranag • Drive to Srinagar

Trek down via meadows and pine forest to Naranag; visit Vishnu Temple site; drive to Srinagar and relax. Overnight on houseboat.

Day 10

Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.