GET LOST IN NATURE AND YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF – KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK AND HAR KI DUN TREK

 

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is one of India’s top treks and Kashmir’s most popular. Trekking Alpine Lakes in the Himalayas plunge into the gorgeous, lush meadows of Kashmir, each one contending with the other in terms of beauty. Every day, there’s a fresh meadow to discover. The walk is primarily a patchwork of varied terrains, from the pine and maple bordering the meadows to the beautiful valleys of Kashmir.

Journey to Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Day 1 — Arrive at Shitkadi

The Kashmir great lakes trek starts with arrival at Shitkadi with 4 hours of drive

Day 2 — Sonamarg to Nichnai via Shekdur

The Kashmir Great Lakes walk begins along the Srinagar route about 3 kilometres from Sonamarg. Then, after a few hours of trek, we can see a soft and yet lovely silver birch forest before ascending to a river valley. This is where Nichnai begins.

Day 3 — Nichnai to Vishnusar lake

The Kashmir great lakes day 3 starts at 8:00 a.m., you should have enough time to roam around and observe the beauty of the meadows. As you approach Vishnusar Lake, the moderate climb to Nichani pass gives way to a flat trek. Only 500 metres separate the Kishansar and Vishnusar lakes. It flourishes at the foot of the Kishansar mountain, and it takes 45 minutes to get there.

Day 4 — Vishnusar to Gadsar via Kishansar Lake

The trail begins on the side of Kishansar Lake and continues to the top of the ridge. depending on how quickly you want to go The full Vishnusar and Kishansar lakes are soon visible. It’s an uncommon sight, and it follows you to the ridge’s end, Gadsar Pass. At a height of 13,800 feet, it reigns supreme.

Day 5 — Gadsar to Satsar

Begin the hike by crossing a brook and following the mountain trail. Here, the topography is very similar to that of the Western Ghats. Satsar consists of seven lovely lakes. The Satsar army checkpoint is located on the right side, just next to the ridge. The first Satsar lake appears 10 minutes from the army checkpoint.

Day 6 — Satsar to Gangabal Twin Lakes

As a magnificent forest comes on the left, the trail starts to decline. Throughout the trial, it is undulating. When you reach the top of a ridge at 13,400 feet, you can see two lovely lakes side by side, the largest of which is Gangabal, which is accompanied by Nandkol.

Day 7 — Gangabal to Naranag, then a concluding drive to Srinagar

Even though it is the penultimate day of the Kashmir Great Lakes trip, it is arduous and taxing on the knees and toes. You weave in and out of the first over the next 6 kilometres before entering it. The drop-through of the pine forest quickly becomes extremely steep. Naranag’s main road will be visible soon. Srinagar is only a short drive away.

Har Ki Dun trek

Har Ki Dun trip, also known as the Har Ki Doon walk, is located in the Har Ki Dun valley in the Garhwal Himalayas. The famed Govind National Park, which is noted for its incredible variety of flora and fauna, is where the Har ki Dun journey begins.

Location: Uttarakhand

Duration: 7 Days

Total Distance: 46 Km

Altitude:11,800 Ft

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Best Time To Visit: March to May

Journey of Har Ki Dun trek

Day 1 — Arrival at Sankri (Start Point)

Sankri is around a 10-hour journey from Dehradun, which is the closest city. a checkpoint in the Govind National Park will appear just a few miles from Sankri, signalling that you have arrived.

Day 2 — Drive from Sankri to Taluka and then to Gangaad/Chilurgad

Har Ki Dun begins around morning and we depart from Sankri towards Taluka. It’s a short trip through thickening woodlands and numerous freshwater streams. At the mouth of the river Supin, you’ll notice a lush clearing, which is undoubtedly Pauni Garaat, your overnight camp, from there The next stop is Dhatmir hamlet, which you’ll pass on the way to Gangaad, which is about a 30-minute trek from Puani Graat.

Day 3 — Gangaad/Chillurgad to Simatara

Day 3 of Har Ki Dun resumes, the walk is around 7 kilometres long and takes about 7 hours to complete, so it is best to begin early in the morning to Simatara. As you climb higher, you’ll start to see majestic Himalayan ranges lighted by the sun’s rays; the vista is breathtaking. You’ll be standing in Simatra right now.

Day 4 — Simatara campsite to Har Ki Dun valley

This is the day when all of your efforts culminate in the achievement of your goal. The hike will take you through alpine meadows, glaciers, and stunning views. Har Ki Dun has all that you have been wanting to desire, from a frozen waterfall to the peaks of Swargarohini, Black Peak, and Hata Peak, this valley has it all.

Day 5 — Simatara to Gangaad/Chillurgad

Day 5 will begin with going back to The Seema bridge serves as a common midpoint for the routes, bringing you back to Chilurgaad, which is only 2 km distant. From there, you’ll descend even farther to Gangaad village, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 6 — Gangaad/Chillurgad to Taluka, then to Sankri

As you get closer to Taluka, the walk will largely consist of moderate descents; be cautious because the mountains can be treacherous when climbing down; better safe than sorry.

Day 7 — Return to your cities (End Point).

Day 7 of Har Ki Dun Trek ends when you sankri and then you start to Dehradun which is a 10-hour course and then depart to your homes safely.