On arrival at Srinagar Airport, our representative and driver will receive you and transfer you to the houseboat. After check-in you will be taken to Shikara (Boat ride) around the lake, exploring the floating market and life on water overnight stay at houseboat. (houseboat)

• Altitude: 7,958 ft (2,426 m) to 9,131 ft (2,783 m)
• Time taken: 6 hours, 10 km
• Trek gradient: Easy-moderate Initial gradual ascent for 30 minutes followed by a gently undulating walk.

It is a gentle but long climb from Aru to Lidderwat, covering a distance of 10 km in 6 hours. The trail to Lidderwat starts to climb straight out of Aru village, along with the course of the Lidder River. Follow the trail path the herbal wild plant fields The trail gets into a cluster of fir trees and continues to climb. Half an hour later, the trail pops out at a clearing called Lidder Meadows gradually easing into plains offering views of serene Lidder river grazing through the valleys. (Camp)

• Altitude: 9,131 ft (2,785 m) to 11,039 ft (3,365 m)
• Time taken: 3 hours, 5 km
• Trek Gradient: Moderate

Continuously ascending trail for the first 90 minutes with a few plain levels walks in between. River crossing on the traditional logs just before Homwas followed by gradual ascent. Today is one of the shortest walks of the trek with a moderate ascent for the first 2 hours and then the trail eases into a long descent and a plain walk along the Meadows. Upon reaching Sekwas one can take an optional walk which takes an hour to see zaed sar lake a beautiful turquoise color Alpine Lake. (Camp)

• Altitude: 11,039 ft (3,365 m) to 12,449 ft (3,794 m)
• Time taken: 3 hours, 5 km Trek
• Gradient: Moderate

Continuous ascent, mostly on gradual inclines. Past Sekwas, the trail again snakes its way through the grass for a long while. The trail to Tarsar, meanwhile, climbs into a ridge that overhangs the stream. The trail tops a few false ridges, each opening up to different wondrous sceneries. Two hours later, the trail finally gives you a narrow glimpse of Tarsar. The Sheer beauty of the lake attracts people from afar with sounds of excitement echoing in its ever silent valley’s. Tarsar is a special place which seems untouched by human influence since time immemorial. Tonight your camp will be near the Lake. (Camp)

• Altitude: 12,449 ft (3,794 m) to 13015 ft (4070 m)
• Time taken: 4 hours, 5 km
• Trek Gradient: Moderate

A steep ascent through the rocks in the beginning to the pass, which follows a descent and then a gentle climb at the end to reach Sundarsar Lake. Once you cross the Tarsar pass which stands at 4000 meters The view from the other side of the pass is another terrific attraction. The grassy valley stretches out from your left to right in a never-ending stretch of beauty that boggles the imagination. Pristine Alpine valley’s and wild flowery Meadows one after the other with fragrant winds blowing along the Meadows. Once you reach the Sundarsar shores camp on the grassy Meadows and in the night enjoy the sky full of stars. (Camp)

• Altitude: 12800 ft (3857 m) to (4130 m).
• Time Taken: 8 Hours trek
• Gradient: Moderate to Difficult

Gradual After breakfast walk along the Sundarsar lake taking the nearest route to Marsar lake, which can be seen from the cliffs above Sundarsar lake. Afterward, descend back to Sundarsar plain and climb again to Yemher pass. Yemher pass at 4130 meters and then eases into a downhill walk till we reach Khemsar Lake. Today will be the highest point of the trek crossing the Yemher pass which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding Himalayan ranges upon reaching Khemsar we will camp near the shepherd shelters and next to Khemsar Lake. (Camp)

After Breakfast, you will start to Descend to Kulan Village, which is a long five hour descend through thick pine and fir forests, upon reaching the Kulan Village our camp will be set up next to Sindh River. Overnight in Kulan.

After breakfast, we will proceed to Shokdari “the meadow of gold’ along picturesque Sind river. At Shitksri we pack our load on horses and start our trek. Our trail a slightly steep passes through the meadows and enters a pine/birch forest at Shokdari before the vast and long Nichnai meadow which is our camping ground for an overnight stay. (Camp)

• Altitude: 11,500 ft (3,505 m) to 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
• Time: 6 hours, 12 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate. 1.5 hours of gradual ascent followed by an hour-long climb to the pass. The steep descent from the pass for about an hour easing off into a flat walk.
• Water sources: Carry sufficient water from Nichnai. You will find sources along the trail to refill your water bottles.

We leave Nichnai meadow and immediately start ascending one of the three passes of the trek the Nichnai Pass (4000m). We ascend through beautiful Alpine meadows which are full of wild sheep, grazing on these endless pastures. After crossing the pass we enter into the Vishansar Valley “the valley of medicinal plants”, we descend gradually through the alpine flower valley and camp at Vishansar Lake for an overnight stay. (Camp)

• Altitude: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) to 12,500 ft (3,810 m) via 13,800 ft (4,206 m)
• Time taken: 5 hours, 10 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate. 1.5-2 hours of steep ascent followed by 1 hour of a steep descent, easing off into a level walk.
• Water sources: Carry sufficient water from Vishnusar. You will find sources along the trail to refill your water bottles.

After discovering Vishansar Lake we head towards its sibling the Krishansar Lake which lies just over a ridge. We take its eastern shore to ascend the second and the highest pass of the trek the Gadsar Pass (4200m). On the top of the pass, we have the aerial view of the whole Vishansar valley among it are situated the twin lakes of Vishansar and Krishansar “the source of Neelam River”. We descend through Gadsar valley and lakes and camp at Kustoor Kout for an overnight stay. (Camp)

• Altitude: 12,500 ft (3,810 m) to 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
• Time taken: 6 hours, 12 km
• Trek gradient: Moderate; 1.5 hours of steep ascent followed by a level walk.
• Water sources: Carry at least 2 liters of water from Gadsar. You will find rivulets along the trail but the water might not be suitable to drink.

We ascend Kostur Kout leaving Gadsar valley and enter the meadow of Rasbal. It’s the Rasbal where a flowing river disappears underground. We continue our trek through seven small lakes of Satsar and camp at Megandoab at the foothills of the third pass of Zajibal for an overnight stay. (Camp)

We ascend the last pass of our trek ‘Zajibal Pass (4180m)’. We forget all our tiredness when reaching atop because of the views, the scenery it provides. We see Mount Haramukh (5300m) just standing at our face and at its footsteps lie the twin beautiful alpine lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol. We descend the pass and reach Gangabal Lake for an overnight stay. (Camp)

Explore twin lakes of Gangabal and surrounding of Mount Harmukh which are famous for its picturesque setting. Enjoy the day around and have the lunch at the bank around Gangabal lake even return back to camp. (Camp)

We leave Gangabal and Nundkol Lakes and trek through the meadows of Trunkhun and descend to Naranag village through the pine forest of Bodpathri. Here ends our walking. We take our car and drive back to Srinagar for an overnight stay at Houseboat.

After breakfast at houseboat. Our representative will drop you Airport.