Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar โ Stay at Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat
โ๏ธ Arrival: Pickup from Srinagar Airport and transfer to Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat.
๐ Activities: Briefing, gear check, and optional sightseeing (Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens).
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Dinner at the hotel.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat, Srinagar.
Day 2: Srinagar to Aru (2,400m) โ Drive 5 hrs | Trek to Lidderwat (2,780m) โ 10km, 5-6 hrs
๐ Drive: Scenic journey via Pahalgam to Aru Village.
๐ฅพ Trek: Follow the Lidder River through pine forests and meadows.
๐ Highlights: Clear river streams, lush valleys, and mountain ridges.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast (Srinagar), Lunch (packed), Tea & Dinner (Lidderwat Camp).
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Lidderwat.
Day 3: Lidderwat to Tarsar Lake (3,800m) โ Trek 12km, 7 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Gradual ascent via Shekwas, passing Gujjar settlements.
๐ Highlights: Stunning alpine meadows and the turquoise Tarsar Lake.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Tarsar Lake.
Day 4: Tarsar to Sundarsar via Tarsar Pass (4,000m) โ Trek 6km, 5-6 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Steep climb over Tarsar Pass with panoramic mountain views.
๐ Highlights: Frozen streams, wildflowers, and Sundarsar Lake’s serene beauty.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Sundarsar Lake.
Day 5: Sundarsar to Marsar Lake & Return to Sundarsar (4,100m) โ Trek 9km, 7 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Early morning ascent to Marsar Lake, covered in mist.
๐ Highlights: Mirror-like reflections, dramatic landscapes, and remote silence.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Sundarsar Lake.
Day 6: Sundarsar to Sonmasti (3,600m) โ Trek 9km, 6-7 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Moderate descent through rocky patches and alpine meadows.
๐ Highlights: Grazing pastures, stunning river crossings, and nomadic settlements.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Sonmasti.
Day 7: Sonmasti to Surfraw, Sumbal โ Trek 6km, 4 hrs | Drive to Sonamarg (3 hrs)
๐ฅพ Trek: Final descent to Surfraw, Sumbal, concluding the Tarsar Marsar section.
๐ Drive: Transfer to Sonamarg for the Great Lakes Trek.
๐ Highlights: Lush valleys, glacial streams, and resting Gujjar herds.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Tea & Dinner (Sonamarg).
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/Hotel in Sonamarg.
Day 8: Sonamarg to Nichnai (3,500m) โ Trek 10km, 6-7 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Gradual ascent through pine forests and flower-filled meadows.
๐ Highlights: Nichnai Valleyโs lush green carpet.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Nichnai.
Day 9: Nichnai to Vishansar Lake via Nichnai Pass (4,050m) โ Trek 14km, 7 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Steep ascent to Nichnai Pass, followed by a gentle descent.
๐ Highlights: Vishansar’s emerald-green lake, reflections of the Himalayan peaks.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Vishansar Lake.
Day 10: Vishansar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass (4,200m) โ Trek 16km, 8 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: A challenging ascent to Gadsar Pass, the trekโs highest point.
๐ Highlights: Gadsar Lakeโs deep blue water, wildflowers, and snow patches.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Gadsar Lake.
Day 11: Gadsar to Satsar Lakes (3,600m) โ Trek 12km, 6 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Walk through rolling meadows and rocky moraine sections.
๐ Highlights: The Satsar Lakes, a group of seven interconnected glacial lakes.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Satsar Lakes.
Day 12: Satsar to Gangbal via Zajibal Pass (4,000m) โ Trek 9km, 6 hrs
๐ฅพ Trek: Final steep climb to Zajibal Pass, revealing Gangbal & Nundkol Lakes.
๐ Highlights: Kashmirโs largest alpine lake, stunning sunset reflections.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Gangbal Lake.
Day 13: Rest & Exploration at Gangbal Lake
๐ Activities: Short hikes, fishing, photography, and acclimatization.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea & Dinner at camp.
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Camping at Gangbal Lake.
Day 14: Gangbal to Naranag โ Trek 12km, 6 hrs | Drive to Srinagar (2 hrs)
๐ฅพ Trek: Steep descent through pine forests to Naranag.
๐ Drive: Transfer to Srinagar, check-in at Houseboat Monalisa, Dal Lake.
๐ Highlights: Heritage ruins at Naranag, Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
๐ฝ๏ธ Meals: Breakfast (camp), Lunch (packed), Tea & Dinner (Houseboat).
๐๏ธ Overnight Stay: Houseboat Monalisa, Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Day 15: Departure โ Drop at Srinagar Airport
โ๏ธ Transfer: After breakfast, drop at Srinagar Airport.
๐ End of the Ultimate Tarsar Marsar & Great Lakes Traverse.