Gangabal (6/7 days) :-
The famous Gangabal trek starts from Sonamarg across the Sind river with the steep Nichnai Pass at 4080 m. Rough trek of 15 km from Sonamarg will certainly make you stop at the first visible compsite in the area. Passing via Vihansar Lake at 3680 m and further to Krishansar lake at 3819 m a marvelous campsite urges you to stop overnight.
A 23 km trek to Gadsar lake, 3900 m , passes through steep climbs followed by a rapid descent, whereafter the magical gadsar lake appears, mostly full of broken glacier masses. A trek of 17 km via Satsar lake, 3600 m passes through Gangabal valley, where the view of Harmukh Peak is breathtaking. Few kilometers walk will take you to gangabal Lake 3570 m at the foot of Harmukh. A plain compsite amidst the valey is an unforgettable experience.
From Gangabal , a 17 km tough descend leads to Naranag, where ruins of Buddhist temples, built by Jauka , son of Ashoka and also by King Lalitadatya are still present. 5 km fruther down is Wangat 2050 m, from where a metal road leads back to Sonamarg via Kangan and to Srinagar.
You can easily hire a registered guide and ponies from Sonamarg for this 4 to 6 days Gangabal trek which is open for the trekkers and explorers throughout mid Summer.
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Places to Visit: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Thajiwas Glacier - Nichnai - Vishnasar - Gadsar - Gangabal Lake - Khardung La - Gangabal - Narang - Srinagar
Day 01: Srinagar-Sonamarg-Thajiwas Glacier 84 Kms.
Leave Srinagar by cars/coach and drive through picturesque village and arrive Sonamarg. Three Kilometers walk to Glacier, Camp at the foot of the Glacier which is 3000 Meters, Overnight in Alpine Hut / Tents.
Day 02: Thajiwas Glacier- Nichnai 13 Kms.
Start trekking steep ascending upto shokhdari where from you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Glaciers and Sonamarg descend towards Nichnai (Shepherds valley), Overnight in Tents.
Day 03: Nichnai - Vishnasar – Krishansar Lake 15 Kms.
Leaving in the morning and immediately start ascending to Nichnai pass (13579 Ft) then descend towards Vishnasar and Krishnasar Lake 5/6 hours walking through the beautiful natural garden with many different wild flowers and crossing a stream at the end, Overnight in Tents.
Day 04: Krishansar – Gadsar 16 Kms.
Full day trek 6/7 hours walk towards Gadsar known as Botanist paradise steep ascending upto Krishansar pass which is 4080 Mtrs, Overnight in Tents..
Day 05: Gadsar – Gangabal Lake 19 Kms.
Leaving Gadsar and easy ascending upto Poshpatri (The valley of flowers) than a gradual walking upto Megandub, From here steep and difficult trek to Zagibal peak 4180 Mtrs. This is the highest and tiring pass on this trek where you can see beautiful view of the Gangabal Lakes and Harmukh peak, overnight in Tents.
Day 06: Gangabal.
Day for leisure or rainbow Trout Fishing at Gangabal lakes or full day visit to Lul Gul pass where from you can see beautiful view of Nanga Parbat, Overnight in Tents..
Day 07: Gangabal – Naranag – Srinagar.
Leaving Gangabal on the way see Trunkol and Nunkol two small Gypsies villages than a steep descend towards Naranag. At Naranag visit Buddhist monastery. It is said that 3rd world conference of Buddhist was held some where around this place. Leave by car/coach to Srinagar 2 Hours drive. Tour ends here.
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