Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 7D/6N - Srinagar Return

Meet at TRC near Krishna Dhaba; confirm whether pickup is 13:00 or 13:30 because the overview and detailed route differ. Drive approximately 90 km in 3-4 hours via Sonamarg to Shitkadi, meet the team and settle into the shared camp. Camp height is inconsistent between the page's overview and detailed card.

Climb from Shitkadi through forest and meadow terrain to Nichnai. The detailed card lists 11 km in 6-7 hours, while the summary says 12 km. Finish at the designated campsite and rest after the sustained ascent.

Cross Nichnai Pass and descend towards the Vishansar basin. The stage is listed at 13.5 km over 6-7 hours. Follow the leader through the pass terrain and use the approved camping area; the source's stage height is not clearly distinguished from its pass height.

Pass the Kishansar basin and climb to Gadsar Pass before descending towards Gadsar. The operator lists 16 km and 7-8 hours, making this a demanding day. The detailed card attaches 13,850 ft to Gadsar, apparently using the high-point figure rather than an established campsite height; confirm the approved camp location.

Cross the stream and climb through open alpine terrain towards the Satsar basin. The detailed stage is approximately 11 km in 4-5 hours, while the summary allows 5-6 hours. Stay at the designated Satsar camp; lake access depends on conditions and local restrictions.

Negotiate rocky terrain and the Zaj Pass crossing before descending towards Gangabal and Nundkol. The listed stage is approximately 9 km over 5-6 hours. Camp in the authorized Gangabal area; views and visits to both lakes are subject to weather and access rules.

Descend approximately 13 km through meadows and forest to Naranag. The summary allows 5-6 hours, while the detailed prose says 3-4; plan conservatively. Continue by included shared taxi approximately 70 km to Srinagar TRC. The detailed route estimates arrival between 18:00 and 19:00, subject to delays.