Duration - 7N 8D
Region - Jammu & Kashmir
Trek Start & End - Srinagar
Grade - Moderate to Difficult
Trekking KM - 72 KM
Max Altitude - 13750 Ft.
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek transports you to a divine, never before seen side of Kashmir evocative of its nickname, Heaven on Earth. This is the only trek in the Himalayas that packs three high altitude passes, five river valley crossings sporting seven alpine lakes, each an astonishing shade of green, blue and turquoise, all within an impressive span of 8 days!
Every day you are confronted by opulence that is boundless, grandiose and achingly beautiful: endless blue skies; larger than life panorama of rugged mountains, flamboyant meadows teeming with wild flowers, river crossings, boulder hopping; the KGL trek leaves you spoiled for choice and how!
Climbing up to an altitude of 4,206 M, the trail switches between ascents and descents on most days making it relatively easy to navigate. The only challenge lies in building endurance needed to tackle the long distances (10 kms or more) one needs to cover each day.
The trek is 69 kms long and is an excellent choice for beginners looking to step up their trekking game in the Himalayas. We recommend this trail for experienced trekkers as well, not for the challenges but for the sheer beauty and extravagance it houses.
The best time to do the Kashmir Great Lakes trek is from July to September.
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