The trailhead
A week of alpine lakes above Sonamarg, ending in the Sindh valley.
ValleyRides uses this trailhead for fixed departures. The trek page lists the drive, the walking days, the stay and the meals.
Getting there
Meet in Srinagar and drive to Sonamarg on day 1. Flights into Srinagar should land the previous day. We share a hotel suggestion for that night when you book.
The walking
Previous multi-day trek required. You should be comfortable with 7 to 9 hour days and a pack on some sections.
Meet at Srinagar. The group is 8 to 12 guests, ages 12 to 58.
About 72 km of walking.
Treks from Sonamarg
One departure leaves from this trailhead.
Difficult
7D/6N
Kashmir · Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir Great Lakes
A 7-day high traverse from Sonamarg across Vishansar, Gadsar and Gangabal.
- Vishansar and Kishansar
- Gadsar Pass and the Gadsar valley
- Satsar’s string of lakes
- Gangabal beneath Harmukh
- 1 Srinagar to Sonamarg · Guesthouse
- 2 Sonamarg to Nichnai · Camp
- 3 Nichnai to Vishansar · Camp
- 4 Vishansar to Gadsar · Camp
- 5 Gadsar to Satsar · Camp
- 6 Satsar to Gangabal · Camp
- 7 Gangabal to Naranag and Srinagar · Trip ends
Other trailheads
More regions on the same map.