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Kashmir

Alpine lakes & turquoise meadows

Kashmir's high-altitude meadow treks are unrivalled in India. The Great Lakes trek alone draws trekkers from around the world.

48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required

Top treks in Kashmir

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Moderate–Difficult
Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is an 8-day, 72 km moderate-difficult route from Sonamarg to Naranag, crossing 7 alpine lakes and 4 passes up to 4,191 m, open July-mid-September.

8 days 4,191 mJul – Sep

When to trek in Kashmir

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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Jul – Sep

Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.

Getting there

Logistics from major cities

Delhi
Overnight train/bus to base towns. 8–12 hrs.
Mumbai
Flight to nearest hub + 6–10 hr drive.
Bangalore
Flight to Delhi/Chandigarh + onward.
Chandigarh
Closest hub for most Himachal/Uttarakhand treks.

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