Srinagar
Kashmir Snow Trek
Kashmir-Snow-Trek expedition is an opportunity for the hikers and nature lovers to explore Kashmir hiking in winter. The trail followed is Naranag-Trunkhol-Gangabal. The snow depth ranges from 1 feet in Naranag to 6 foot at Trunkhol. We use gypsy and forest huts for accommodation.
Itinerary
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ItinerarynnDay 1: u2013 Arrival. Reception at Srinagar airport/bus station.nnOn arrival at Srinagar airport or bus station , our representative will receive you and transfer you to the houseboat at Dal Lake for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: u2013 Srinagar u2013 Naranag u2013 Bodpathri (3 hrs drive/ 5 hrs trek).nnAfter breakfast at hotel we drive to Naranag and with our porters we start the trek. Our trail a slightly steep, passes through pine forest of Butsheri and arriving atop Bodpathri we camp in a Gypsy Hut for an overnight stay.
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Day 3: u2013 Bodpathri-Trunkhol (5 hours trek). We follow the old Gangabal trail which crosses Harigand peak to avoid slipping on the snow. Overnight stay at Trunkhol Hut.
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Day 4: u2013 Day trek to Gangabal Lake u00a0(6 hrs trek). We leave Trunkhol snow meadow and walk through ice fields for a day trek to Gangabal Lake. Keeping in view the snow depth and the hardness to walk we plan our day accordingly and return to Trunkhol Hut for an overnight stay.
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Day 5: u2013 Trunkhol u2013 Naranag. (7 hrs trek). We leave Trunkhol and trek back to Naranag through the snow meadows and descend to Naranag village through the pine forest of Bodpathri. Here ends our walking. We take our car and drive back to Srinagar hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 6: u2013 Departure day.nnOur representative will drop you at airport or bus station. Departure.
What's included
- Private transportation
- First Aid.
- All trekking gear included, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles, climbing ropes.
- All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Arrival/ departure 2 nights Hotel accommodation in Srinagar (Hotel Ash Vale) (full board)
- Trek/ Wildlife Permits.
- Offloading by porters
- 2 nights forest hut Trunkhol, 1 night gypsy hut Bodpathri (full-board) mountain camps.
What's not included
- Travel insurance.
- Personal clothing and equipment.
- Optional trips or excursions.
- Tips for local staff and guides.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund 1+ days before departure
- 0% refund Within 1 days of departure
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking