4Nights / 5Days
Best Time : April-November
Highest Altitude : Gangabal Lake (3600 Meters)
– Overview
Naranag-Gangabal-Trek expedition is the only trek in Kashmir which remains open most of the year. The trek passes through pine forests, meadows and reaches its destination at the twin alpine lakes situated at the foothills of mount Haramukh (5300M).
Though trekking in Kashmir is not newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park. The first hike is a steep climb through pine forest of Butsheri then a gradual walking through meadows all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir. It becomes a snow-trek in April-May and October-November and presents a unique of the Himalayas.
-Itinerary
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 houseboat at Dal Lake for an overnight stay.
Day 2: – Srinagar – Naranag – Trunkhol (3 hrs drive/ 5 hrs trek).
After breakfast at houseboat we drive to Naranag and we pack our load on horses and start our trek. Our trail a slightly steep, passes through pine forest of Butsheri and through the meadows of Bodpathri we camp at Trunkhol for an overnight stay.
Day 3: – Trunkhol – Gangabal Lake (4 hrs trek).
We leave Trunkhol meadow and walk through grassy fields. We camp at Gangabal Lake for an overnight stay. These are two lakes Gangabal and Nundkol situated at the foothills of Mount Haramukh.
Day 4: – Gangabal – Naranag. (6 hrs trek)
We leave Gangabal and Nundkol Lakes and trek through the meadows of Trunkol and descend to Naranag village through the pine forest of Bodpathri. Here ends our walking. We take our car and drive back to Srinagar houseboat for an overnight stay.
Day 5: – Departure day.
Our representative will drop you at airport or bus station. Departure.
-Price
INR 11900 (Group size 2_4) Price per Person
INR 10700 (Group size 5 – 10) Price Per Person
INR 8600 (Group size above 11_ 15 above ) Price Per Person
-What’s Included:
1. Activity: Trekking, Camping etc
2. Accommodation during Trek (Camping)
3. Meals while on trek (Veg)
4. Permits (Foreign national need to pay extra)
5. First aid medical kits
6. Qualified and experienced Trek Leader, support staff
7. Trek Permissions.
-What’s Not Included:
1. Meals during transit
2. Mineral Water or soft drinks
3. Transportation of any kind (but can be shared between trekkers)
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.(extra luggage if any can be left at luggage store Srinagar with the authorities, charge per day Rs 100-150)
5. Cost Escalation due to natural reason.
6. Unscheduled stay due to landslide.
7. Anything not mentioned above.
Note personal bags per bage charge 150 per day
What to Carry?
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 first part of the trek across alpine terrain, much of which at altitudes of above 3000m.
Duffel Bag 60 liters
One Pair Trekking Shoes
One Pair Trail Approach Shoes
Trekking Pants
Hooded Rain Jacket
Shade Hat
One Pair Sunglasses
One Pair Liner Gloves
Small Size Day-Pack
Two Pair Trekking Socks
One Pair Sandals
Extra Warm Clothes
Warm Hooded Down Jacket
Sunscreen Cream
Lip Balm
Any Personal Medication.