All road transport by private ac cars
Airport transfers; 2 way transport from Srinagar to Aharbal.
Arrive: Srinagar, Kashmir Depart: Srinagar Kashmir Best Time: June to September | Duration: 7 Days Trek-Distance: 36 KM Highest Altitude: Kounsarnag (3570m) | Activity Level: Level 3 | PRICE INR 23700/Per Person |
Aharbal Kounsarnag Trek expedition is the only major trek in the Pir-Panjal Mountain range, a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas. The trek starts from Ahabal Falls the main tourist attraction in Shopian known as the Apple Bowl of Kashmir. It serves as a base camp to the sacred Lake of Kounsarnag. Kungwattan and Mahinag are the best camping grounds of the Kashmir Valley.
Though trekking in Kashmir is not the newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park. Arduous days, steep and rocky passes, and altitudes approaching 4200m all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.
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Day 1 :- Srinagar to Aharbal
(Assistance at Srinagar airport and drive to Aharbal. Tea, dinner)
Day 2:- Aharbal to Kungwattan (trek).
(Breakfast, lunch, Tea, dinner)
Day 3:- Kungwattan to Mahinag (trek).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, dinner)
Day 4:- Mahinag to Kounsarnag Lake (trek).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, dinner)
Day 5:- Kounsarnag to Koungwattan (trek).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, dinner)
Day 6:- Koungwattan to Aharbal trek, Drive to Srinagar
(Breakfast at camp, Transport from Aharbal to Srinagar. lunch at Aharbal)
Day 7:- Srinagar Airport or Bus Stand drop.
(Transport from Srinagar to the airport for departure)
Day 1: – Srinagar to Aharbal
On arrival at Srinagar airport or at the bus station, you will be met by our representative who will assist and drive to Aharbal. 65 km by road in a car through the apple town of Shopian. See around Aharbal waterfalls or have a short trek to Nilnag, a small lake covered in pine forests. Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 2: – Aharbal – Kungwattan (5 hours trek).
Pack your load on the horses and start trekking ascend through pine forests and reach to the upper meadows of Kungwattan covered in by wildflowers and broad pastures therein are camped the local shepherds. Overnight stay.
Day 3: – Kungwattan – Mahinag (5 hours trek).
Again early in the morning we pack up and proceed to ascend through the colorful meadows and trek through some treks of boulders and reach Mahinag Lake. Overnight stay.
Day 4: – Mahinag – Kounsarnag (5 hours trek).
Start trekking towards the last destination of Kounsarnag again it passes through the clear atmosphere of these high altitude meadows and streams and along with us is flowing down the Vishu River with its roaring sound enough for one to get lost, forget everything of the past. Finally, we reach the highlight of our trek the Kounsarnag Lake. Overnight stay.
Day 5: – Kounsarnag – Kungwattan (5 hours trek).
On our return, we descend through Mahinag to Kungwattan. Overnight stay.
Day 6: – Kungwattan – Aharbal – Srinagar (4 hours trek, 3 hours drive).
Start descending to Aharbal and 3 hours drive will take us to Srinagar. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 7: – Departure. Drop at the airport.
Our representative will drop you at Srinagar airport for departure.
The trek is supported by horses. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the trek. If you have items that can not be used on the trek, you can store them at our houseboat or our office and take them back after returning from the trek.
Kashmir Treks are achievable by anyone with a healthy lifestyle and a good level of general fitness. Team members should be willing to be part of a team working together to achieve the goal of the expedition. As a team member, you should have an adventurous and robust spirit. The biggest challenge on this expedition will be the many consecutive days of challenging trekking across alpine terrain, much of which at altitudes of above 3000m.