Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 8D/7N - Conditional Reserve Day
Published eight-day Shitkadi-Naranag route with a conditional Vishansar reserve day. INR 20,450 regular, INR 17,450 discounted per person plus 5% GST; Srinagar transfers optional.
Trekup India Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Seven-day Jiskun route with optional Shimla transfers
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Srinagar to Shitkadi
Twin-sharing tent at ShitkadiWith booked transport, meet at Srinagar TRC Taxi Stand at noon and drive to Shitkadi. The day card gives 90 km and three hours; supporting prose allows 3-4 hours and the arrival section gives a different distance. Meet the camp team and attend the briefing. Independent arrivals should confirm the exact campsite and reporting deadline.
Shitkadi to Nichnai via Shekdur
Twin-sharing tent at NichnaiTrek approximately 12 km in seven hours through forest, Shekdur meadows and the Nichnai valley. The detailed card reports an overall 3,000 ft gain. Settle into the designated Nichnai camp and rest after the climb.
Nichnai Pass to Vishansar
Twin-sharing tent in the Vishansar areaCross Nichnai Pass and descend towards Vishansar. The day card lists 12 km and seven hours, while the prose allows longer depending on conditions. Camp in the approved Vishansar area and review the next day's weather and team condition with the leader.
Conditional Vishansar Reserve Day
Twin-sharing tent at Vishansar if reserve day usedIf the leader uses the included reserve day, remain in the Vishansar area and undertake a condition-dependent 2-2.5-hour acclimatization walk towards Kishansar. The operator may instead proceed to Gadsar when conditions permit, shortening the published schedule. No refund or credit is provided for an unused reserve day; it is not available after crossing Gadsar Pass.
Vishansar to Gadsar via Kishansar and Gadsar Pass
Twin-sharing tent at GadsarFollow the Kishansar approach and climb to Gadsar Pass, then descend to Gadsar camp. The detailed route lists 14 km, taking approximately 8-10 hours. This is a demanding pass day; the stage shifts earlier if the reserve day is omitted.
Gadsar to Satsar
Twin-sharing tent at SatsarWalk approximately 9 km through rising alpine terrain towards Satsar. The day card gives six hours and the prose 5-6 hours. Finish at the designated camp, with lake visits governed by conditions and local restrictions.
Satsar to Gangabal Twin Lakes
Twin-sharing tent in the Gangabal areaCross the rocky Zaj Pass approach and descend to the Gangabal/Nundkol basin. The stage is listed at 11 km over six hours, with the pass around 13,400 ft. Stay in the approved camping area below Harmukh rather than assuming unrestricted lakeshore camping.
Gangabal to Naranag and Optional Srinagar Transfer
No overnight stayDescend approximately 15 km in seven hours through meadow and forest terrain to Naranag, listed at 7,500 ft. A booked transfer continues approximately 70 km in three hours to Srinagar TRC. The general 17:00 return estimate may be optimistic for the combined stage; keep onward travel flexible. Confirm breakfast because the cost section includes it but the day card lists only tea/coffee.
What's included vs excluded
Inclusions
- Twin-sharing dome tents, sleeping bags and mattresses for the published seven-night schedule; reserve-night use is conditional.
- Vegetarian meals from Day 1 evening to Day 8 breakfast per cost section; Jain meals on request; clarify final-day card.
- Camping/forest permits and documentation support, subject to actual authorization.
- Trek leaders, assistants, local guides, cooks and helpers.
- Kitchen, dining and toilet tents, furniture, utensils and porters/mules for common gear.
- Group first aid, oxygen, stretcher, monitoring equipment, radios and condition-dependent technical gear.
Exclusions
- 5% GST and optional Srinagar road transfers; current transfer fare not verified.
- Personal trek insurance advertised separately from INR 38 per day; coverage and eligibility require confirmation.
- Personal backpack offloading, single occupancy and personal gear rentals; obtain current add-on quotes.
- Meals outside the stated window, personal purchases and emergency/personal costs outside the listed services.
Transportation & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Tent & Stay Setup
7 camp nights if reserve day used
Meal Plan
Vegetarian; Jain on request; Day 1 evening to Day 8 breakfast per cost section; confirm final card
Safety & Cancellation Policy
Medical & High-Altitude Safety
Confirm guide qualifications, activity-specific equipment, emergency arrangements, and insurance requirements directly with the operator before booking.
Cancellation Terms
Source: https://trekupindia.com/about/cancellation-policy . Personal cancellation returns one-year trek vouchers: 90% at 21+ days, 70% at 15-20 days, 50% at 7-14 days and none at 1-6 days. No cash refund for weather, government restrictions or other external causes; alternatives or vouchers are assessed. Cash refunds are stated only for unjustified operator cancellation or failure to reach required group size. The separate KGL trek-completion policy applies to approved, documented interruption after starting: a personal, nontransferable same-trek benefit valid two years, requiring rebooking at least 15 days ahead, payment first and completion before eligible reimbursement within 14 working days. It excludes transport, permits, insurance, rentals and personal/emergency expenses; fare increases require the difference. Obtain written future-season closure terms. The conditional Day 4 reserve day carries no refund or credit if unused.
From the trail
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