hard
Great Lakes of Kashmir
7
Days
70km
Distance
4,100m
Max Altitude
high
Fitness
Adults
Age
Best months:
JulAugSep
Seven alpine lakes in 7 days — Kashmir most epic multi-day trek.
Seven different alpine lakesColor changes between lakesKashmir wildflower meadows
Warnings
⚠Altitude 4100m max
⚠Very remote
⚠River crossings
⚠Snow patches
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Campsites
Nichnai
3,505mMeadow camp, stream, flat ground, gujjar (shepherd) huts nearby
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Vishansar Lake
3,660mLakeside camp, flat ground, stunning views, no facilities, cold
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Gadsar
3,700mMeadow camp near lake, flat ground, wildflower meadows, no facilities
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Satsar
3,600mLake cluster meadow, flat ground, isolated, no facilities
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Megandob
3,850mHigh meadow, flat ground, exposed to weather, no facilities
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Gangabal Lake
3,570mSacred lakeside camp, flat ground, fishing possible (trout), no facilities
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Cost Estimate
Self-organized
₹5,000
With Guide
₹12,000
Full operator
₹20,000
Budget = own gear, need local guide (mandatory for navigation). Guide Rs 1500-2000/day with horse. Operators (Kashmir trekking companies) include Srinagar pickup, all camping, meals, horses, guide, cook.