The Great Lakes Trek or Kashmir Great Lakes Trek commercially known as Sonamarg-Vishansar-Naranag Trek is an alpine himalayan high-altitude trek in the Kashmir Valley.This is the most famous trek in Kashmir. The trek is usually completed in 6-7 days and is rated as moderate-difficult in terms of terrain and trail difficulty. The trek is an absolute treat and worth every effort as one gets to see new alpine lakes, mountain peaks, passes, meadows and glaciers almost every subsequent day.
The trek can be started from both, Sonamarg and Naranag but is generally considered to be easier if started from Sonamarg. If started from sonmargh, one does a base camp at a place called table top or 'Shaukdari'. Its a 6-7 hours trek from the point where the car leaves you and a good spot for a base camp as its inhabited by the local Gujjar-Bakarwal population and there is plenty of firewood available.
Tarsar Marsar Trek is beautiful if you want to enjoy snow in Kashmir’s beautiful valley. On this trek, you will be at the highest point at 13,450 ft. The trek distance is approximately 47.8 km. Tarsar Marsar is a beautiful lake trek, as this point is in the middle of Tarsar and Marsar Lakes. All those who have done a trek before can easily embark on this trek, and people doing the trek for the first time can also do the trek because it won’t be challenging. You will enjoy Srinagar’s scenery in Jammu & Kashmir on this trek. On this trek, you will be mesmerized by the royal blue alpine lakes. The trek is close to Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, so if you are lucky, you might see Himalayan brown bears. Tarsar Marsar Trek is one of those treks where you will enjoy the wonders of blue lagoons, snow-fed rivers, alpine trees, wildflowers, snow-covered mountains, and waterfalls. Tarsars Lake is in the shape of an Almond, and Sundersar Lake is in the form of a crescent moon.
Greater lakes of Kashmir is a newly introduced trek in the Trekking Map of Kashmir. Famous for its enchanting views, Greater lakes trek is really the king of high altitude trekking points. This trekking destination incorporates eight magnificent lakes, and standing at their shore is the most precious memory of every trekker.
Greater Lakes Trek will lead you to turquoise lakes, via high altitude passes thru the breathtaking scenery of the Kashmir Himalayas. Tushah maidaan is the base of all trekking expeditions in the area. It is magnificent meadow in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir located at 3200m Approx. Shepherds with their herd spend the summers in the meadow. Around half a dozen Alpine lakes are situated at the far end of this Meadow close to the mighty Pir Panjal wall. All our guides are locals of Kashmir and therefore know the routes and the mountains like the back of one´s hand. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on every day. Places you Explore while trekking through the Greater Lakes Tosa Maidaan Meadows,Gaadtar Camping Site, Boadsar Lake, Shanglipora
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