Kashmir, The Heaven on Earth, is India's union territory, with the blessings of unearthly beauty in every direction we look. The perfect geographical conditions of Kashmir allow it to be adorned by the Mighty Himalayan mountain ranges like a doting father, while the lush greenery of alpine grasslands caressing it with the love of Mother. Sindh, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers flow through like some mischievous girls who look calm yet spontaneous, while Huge meadows within appear to be caring brothers and deep lakes behave like supporting friends.
Trekking
The breathtaking Aura of Jammu and Kashmir attracts everyone worldwide, and its charm enchants those who are made to visit here for a lifetime. Tourists who come to Kashmir, visit every possible part of the destination and any possible way. Sightseeing, snow games, gondola, Shikara rides, fishing, camping, water sports, hiking, trekking, and any other attractions that make tourists connected to the location are available in this Heaven on earth.
From regular travelers to adventure junkies, one thing for sure that you can enjoy the trip to Kashmir while making lots of memories.
Kashmir plays as a home ground for all trek lovers worldwide, with its rugged mountainous geography with meadows, lakes, rivers, and alpine forests. Adventure Holidays & Trekking Tours in Kashmir is truly an ideal way to spend time in this dreamland.
There are many different treks available with different scenery and routes to satisfy your hunger for trekking in Kashmir, which passes through lakes, meadows, riverbanks, pine forests, and snowy mountains spread out through four different seasons winter, autumn, spring, and summer.
Kashmir Trek Guide
Kashmir offers low altitude short treks and high altitude long treks for all, from families to solo and from beginners to experienced.Here are some significant treks in Kashmir to take you through the blissful scenery of Heaven on earth.
1. Kashmir great lakes trek:-
Kashmir is blessed with stunning lakes spread across the mountains and meadows. Kashmir Great Lakes trek is a moderate leveled trek for 7 to 9 days going through different quaint destinations from Srinagar, Vishansar, Gangabal, Naranag, Satsar, Gudsar, and some others with more than 13000 feet of altitude.
Get ready to be charmed with these great lakes trek introducing you to some untouched terrains and the local life of Kashmir.
2. Tarsar Marsar trek:-
A trek to the twin lakes, divided by mountain, is another golden feather in the hat of Kashmir, which without failure, offers only the best. Situated near the highest mountain peak of the Kolahoi mountains makes it more exciting and challenging.
Tarsar Marsar Trek in Kashmir is just a blissful seven days spent in the dreamland of Kashmir, just 5 kilometers away from Sundarsar with an altitude up to 13,500 feet or 4200 meters. Ideal for beginners, Tarsar Marsar trek is one of the best five treks in Kashmir.
3. Kashmir alpine lakes trek:-
Like an excellent lake trek, the Kashmir Alpine lakes trek takes you through various majestic lakes in Kashmir. We pass through the most refreshing and exhilarating destinations which are unexplored and untouched by mass travelers, like Vishansar lake, Krishnasar Lake, Yamsar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Nandkol, Satsar Lake, and Gangabal lake with some more pristine lakes.
The Kashmir alpine lakes trek is of moderate level with almost 15 days in mystical locations up to 13000 ft or 4100 meters of altitude.
4. Naranag Mahlish trek and Naranag Gangabal trek :-
Starting from the village of Naranag, these two treks are either done differently or together, takes you through dense pine forests for the starters, and after passing through meadows, reaches Mount Haramukh's foothills at the altitude of 13000 feet, where our destination lies near Gangabal and Nandukok lakes.
While returning from a different route passing through Kolesar lake at the height of 12000 feet, we come to an end of the trek at the Meadow of Mahlish.
5. Kolahoi Glacier trek:-
Kolahoi Glacier trek in Kashmir is the trek you do through glacier valleys alongside the river banks of Lidder, which, along with river Jhelum, emerges eternally from the Kolahoi ranges. While walking past the untamed Lidder river, lakes, streams, and Forests, one can not forget to feel excited and challenged.
You trek up to 12500 feet or 3800 meters high to witness the magical view throughout the journey for five days within the glacier of the Kolahoi mountains and the Lidder river.
Pahalgam short trek, Katarnag short trek, Lidderwat trek, Sheshnag lake trek in Pahalgam, Sonmarg short trek, Nichnai trek, and Thajiwas Glacier trek are some of the short trek trails available in Kashmir for those who have a time limit or are first-timers.
Many treks are combining and rerouting through the same or different trails conducted by many trekking companies besides the above treks. As per our convenience and expertise, we can choose any one of the treks.
Best season for trekking in Jammu and Kashmir
Trekking in Kashmir is Usually done from April to October, as the glaciers melting away creates the pathway for trekkers to reach their destinations.
Apart from that, Kashmir is moderately bypassed by Monsoons due to geographical conditions, which is why rain in this part is less, making Kashmir an ideal location to be visited from June to September.
Tarsar Marsar trek, Gadsar lake trek, Kishnasar & Vishansar lake trek, Kashmir great lakes trek in June to September are granted perfect weather conditions and incredible views during the whole journey.
From October to March, very limited treks are done during the winter, like the Tarsar Marsar trek, the Naranag Mahlish trek, and the Naranag Gangabal trek. However, it depends on weather conditions.
Trekking cost in Kashmir
Trekking in Kashmir Prices vary between Rs.13000 to Rs.15000 for short treks and From Rs.15000 to Rs. 20000 for long treks.
Depending on which company and trek you chose, Trekking Rates in Kashmir are based upon season, number of people, duration, level of the trek, and some other inclusions.
It is always better to take trekking packages in Kashmir, as they include camping charges, equipment, necessary permissions, expert guides, first-aid, food, transportation to the starting point, and other requisites.
How to reach Kashmir for trekking
Kashmir is widely connected with various transportation modes to all significant parts of India, like Rail, Road, or Air.
For the best time saving and quicker reach to the destination, you can take a Flight from any significant Airports in India to Srinagar Airport Kashmir. From there, you can either hire a cab or bus to reach the trekking starting point.The nearest railway stations to Kashmir are Jammu Tawi and Udhampur, which are reachable by trains from India's central stations. You can hop on local buses from these stations, hire a private cab or ask the company which has arranged the trekking expeditions for you.
Kashmir is well connected by Roads as well, which offers the most scenic and picturesque views to onlookers. NH 1-A highway is prominently connected to other parts of India, helping you reach Heaven on Earth, Kashmir.
Other activities than trekking in Kashmir
Sea Water Sports offers a whole platter of adventure activities in Kashmir to its visitors. You can do Sightseeing, water sports, camping, fishing, Shikara rides, gondola rides, snow games, Mountain biking, Hot Air Balloon and many more activities without getting bored while visiting the most glorious, heavenly paradise on Earth, Kashmir.