The Sonamarg-Vishansar-Naranag trip, sometimes referred to as the Great Lakes Trek or the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek in the trade, is a high-altitude, alpine Himalayan trip that begins in the Kashmir Valley of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The most well-known trek in Kashmir is this one. In terms of topography and path difficulties, the journey is classed as moderate-difficult and is often finished in 6-7 days. With fresh views of alpine lakes, mountain peaks, passes, meadows, and glaciers practically daily, the walk is an incredible delight and well worth the effort.

Although the trek can begin from either Sonamarg or Naranag, it is usually thought to be simpler to begin from Sonamarg. If one begins in Sonmargh, they establish a base camp at Table Top, also known as "Shaukdari." From the automobile drop-off location, it's a 6-7 hour hike. The area is suitable for a base camp because it's home to the Gujjar-Bakarwal community and has an abundance of firewood.

The second day involves a strenuous hike over the Nichnai Pass to the Vishansar-Kishansar twin lakes. There's a chance that the bsnl network will provide mobile network coverage at the pass.

Stay: 13750 ft

Food: Meals while on trek

Trail Type: Cross over trail | Start in one valley, traverse the pass, and ends in another valley.

Airport: Srinagar (sheikh ul-alam international)

DAY 1:
Drive from Srinagar to Gagangir.
Drive Duration: 3-4 hours | Drive Distance: 83 km

DAY 2:
Drive from Gagangir to Shitkadi. Trek to Nichnai
Trek distance: 11.6 km | Trek duration: 6.5 hours | Altitude gain: 8,150 ft to 11,607 ft

DAY 3:
Trek from Nichnai to Vishnusar via Nichnai Pass
Trek distance: 13.5  km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude gain: 11,607 ft to 12,011 ft via 13,229 ft

DAY 4:

Trek from Vishnusar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass

Trek distance: 16 km | Trek Duration: 7.5 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 12,011 ft to 10,706 ft via 13,715 ft

DAY 5:

Trek from Gadsar to Satsar

Trek distance: 11.5 km | Trek Duration: 4.5 hours | Altitude gain: 10,706 ft to 11,985 ft

DAY 6:

Trek from Satsar to Gangabal via Zaj Pass

Trek distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 11,985 ft to 11,486 ft via 13,276 ft

DAY 7:

Trek from Gangabal to Naranag. Drive to Srinagar

Trek distance: 13 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 11,486 ft to 7,800 ft
Drive Distance: 2 hours | Drive Duration: 50 km

1. Accommodation - Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 7 (Gagangir to Gangabal). You will be staying and camping on all days of the trek (2 per tent)
2. Meals - All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch at Naranag on Day 7 are included. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.

3. Camping Charges - All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.

4. Safety Equipment - First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretchers etc. will be available at all campsites to deal with emergencies.

5. Trekking Equipment - You will stay in high-quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps. Our high-altitude sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC. We provide ice axes, roped, microspikes, gaiters etc. as required.

1. Transport to and from the base camp
2. Any food you have during your travel to and from the base camp is at your own expense.
3. Cloakroom
4. Offloading
5. Rental Gears