Trekking Package
10 Nights and 11 Days
SRINAGAR- LOCAL SIGHTSEEING.
Warm wel-come and arrival assistance by our representative at Srinagar airport at an altitude of 1730 mtrs and transfer to Hotel / House-Boat, Srinagar known as Paradise on Earth and The Venice of Asia. Afternoon leave for Shankaracharya Temple / Takht-e-Suleiman about 1000fts from Srinagar for panaromic view of the valley and then visit famous Mughal gardens of Cheshmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors concept of Paradise.
Day 1Srinagar to shutkar ( By Car) shutkar to Nichinni (Trek Starts)
Srinagar to Shutkar drive about 3 hours Shutkar to Nichinni (5-6 hours walk) from the road bridge follow the left hand trail. The route ascents quite steeply along the gujjar trails. After 1000 meters the trail opens out on the meadow at Shokdharanm providing panoramic views back towards the Zojila and Sonamarg. the trail then continues across the open meadow and along through forest before a short steady climb over the bolder fields to nichinni.
Day 2Nichinni to Vishansar (5-6 hours walk)
The ascent to Nichinni bar is quite gradual .The pass just below 4000 meters is generally under snow until mid july. However the shepherds usually herd their flocks up the valley by mid June and clear something of trail. The initial route from Nichinni crosses the stream and follows the right side of the nallah or stream. The average trekking time to the pass is about 3 hours. From Nichinni bar ,it is possible to climb the gully to the south.The climb should take about two hours on snow and is rewarded with an unimpeded view to the north -east of baltoro region and k2. No technical climbing is necessary ,but an ice-axes come in very handy for cutting steps.The descent to vishnasar lake is through open meadows covered in wildflowers trout fishing is possible here.
Day 3Vishansar
Day for krishensar around and trout fishing in vishansar.
Day 4Vishansar to Gadsar via Krishensar(5-6 hours walk)
The trail crosses the open marshland between Vishansar and Krishensar lakes.From Krishensar lake there is a steep and slippery climb to the pass 4300 meters from where are views of nanga parbat ,the descent to the small turn to gadsar is gradual and a good campsite besides the gujat encampment.
Day 5
Gadsar to Megandob via kustoorkut satsaran lakes (5 hours walk)
Cross the gadsar stream over the permanent snow bridge and follow the kustoorkut trail up along the satsaran lakes,a steep climb of about i hour before the trail winds through open pastures .the valley at the head of pastures marks the northern end of megandob
Day 6Megandob to Gangbal lakes (5-6 hours walk)
From Megandob the trail descends for half kilometer before climbing goat track.The ascent takes up to three hours.From the pass there are impressive views across to mountain Harmukh 5755 meters and the lakes of Gangbal and nudhkol. The initial descent to the lake is quite steep and beautiful .Camping all along the lakes and trout fishing can be done.
Day 7Gangabal
A day in gangabal for rest.
Day 8Gangabal to Naranag via turndkund (5-6 hours walk )
From gangabal is sweet walk up to the Budshire mountain top. From the top descent to naranag is very steep in a forest.Drive to Srinagar.
Day 9Srinagar
A day to rest and roam in Srinagar by their own.
Day10Srinagar - Departure
Morning after break fast Shikara ride of the lake and then depart to Srinagar Airport / bus station for onward journey.
Day 11