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Jammu and Kashmir · Ganderbal

Sonamarg

The high lakes circuit

StateJammu and Kashmir
TrailheadGanderbal
Altitude4,190 m
SeasonJuly and August
Treks1

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.

Kashmir Great Lakes Difficult 7D/6N Kashmir · Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir Great Lakes

A 7-day high traverse from Sonamarg across Vishansar, Gadsar and Gangabal.

  • DistanceAbout 72 km of walking
  • Group8 to 12 guests
  • StartSrinagar
On this walk
  • Vishansar and Kishansar
  • Gadsar Pass and the Gadsar valley
  • Satsar’s string of lakes
  • Gangabal beneath Harmukh
The days
  1. 1 Srinagar to Sonamarg · Guesthouse
  2. 2 Sonamarg to Nichnai · Camp
  3. 3 Nichnai to Vishansar · Camp
  4. 4 Vishansar to Gadsar · Camp
  5. 5 Gadsar to Satsar · Camp
  6. 6 Satsar to Gangabal · Camp
  7. 7 Gangabal to Naranag and Srinagar · Trip ends
Next dates
17 May – 23 May ₹24,999 31 May – 06 Jun ₹25,999 14 Jun – 20 Jun ₹25,999
From₹24,999 View trek
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