Trek : Dodham Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra
- Trekking Kms : 11755 Ft.
- Reporting Time : 6:30am to 7:30am
- Droping Time : 8:30pm To 9 :30pm
- Region : Uttarakhand
- Pickup Points : Haridwar
- Base Camp : Sankri
- Duration : 5 Days
- Grade : Easy
- Stay :Guest house & Camping
- Drop Points : Dehradun Railway Station
- Max Altitude : 11755 Ft.
- Services From : Haridwar
- Food :All Meals (Veg + Egg)
Best Season :Winter months November to March
- Train :Dehradun is the nearest rail head to the base camp
July-2026
- 3-July – 10-July 13 Seats Left
November-2026
- 07-Nov – 12-Nov Open
14-Nov – 19-Nov Open
21-Nov – 26-Nov Open
28-Nov – 03-Dec Open
Fixed Departure Dates
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₹ 21,000 Per Person
(Extra 5% GST)
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Important Advisory Note for Jammu and Kashmir Trekkers
Jammu and Kashmir stands at the forefront of the most beautiful states of India. Its charm is so overpowering that its landscapes seem an enhanced version of its counterparts in other states.
However, the state is linked to uncertainty because of security issues and political compulsions. So in effect to government decisions, we don’t always receive permits for our Kashmir treks. Or sometimes the government has to call off the civilian movements due to potential uncertainty, and we have to abide by the decision.
In case any such emergency arises, we have clearly laid down policy regarding this development:
- If the government issues a “no permission” advisory by April 30, 2026, we will refund your full trek fee. However, if the treks are running as per schedule after this date, the usual trek cancellation policy will be applied.
- Make sure to choose refundable flight options. It will greatly help you reschedule or cancel your travel without incurring any financial loss. Also, to be on a safer side, book your tickets after April, once you are better informed about the state of affairs in J&K.
- For trekkers from Southern, Western, and Eastern regions of India, it is well-advised to book a flight to Delhi. Here you will get more options if you want to opt for other Himalayan destinations, just in case. It is always better to keep 2 to 3 buffer days in your travel schedule.
Overview
Trek Name: Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Days: 8
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Sonamarg
Season:Monsoon |
Month:July | August |
Country: India
Altitude: 13750 Ft.
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Rail Head: Jammu
Stay: Camping (Twin sharing)
Food: Meals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)
Location: Kashmir
Distance: 72 Km.
Trail Type: Cross over trail | Start in one valley, traverse the pass, and ends in another valley.
AirPort: Srinagar (sheikh ul-alam international)
Highlights:
- Services Shitkadi camp to Naranag.
- Join as an Ambassador & Trek Free Explore Details
- Trek again for free
- Avail Special Casual Leave if you’re a Central Govt. employee.
- Pickup & Drop Location: Nishat Garden
Pickup: 12:00 PM | Drop: 06:30 PM–07:30 PM (weather/road dependent)
Keep a buffer day and arrive a day early to avoid delays.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Itinerary
Day-1: Arrive At Shitkadi camp
- Altitude: 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft.
- Drive Distance: 90 km from Srinagar | approx 3 hrs.
Day-2: Shitkadi camp To Nichinai Via Shekdur
- Altitude:
Nichinai 3,500 m/ 11,500 ft.
Shekdur 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft. - Trek Distance: 11 km | 8 hrs.
- Altitude Gain: 900 m/ 3,000 ft.
Day-3: Nichinai To Vishansar Lake via Nichinai pass
- Altitude:
Vishansar 3,650 m/ 12,000 ft
Nichinai pass 4,000 m/ 13,100 ft. - Trek Distance: 12 km | 7 hr.
Day-4: Acclimatization + Rest Day (Conditions Apply)
- You may visit Kishansar Lake, which is approximately 1 and a half km from our campsite.
- If weather is not good we will use acclimatization day at Vishansar or else move towards our next campsite, rest day can be used at Gangbal camp site.
Day-5: Vishansar Lake To Gadsar Lake Via Gadsar Pass
- Altitude:
Gadsar 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft
Gadsar pass 4,200 m/ 13,750 ft. - Trek Distance:14 km | 10 hrs.
Day-6: Gadsar To Satsar
- Altitude: 3,650 m/ 12000 ft.
- Distance: 9 km | 6 hrs.
Day-7: Satsar To Gangabal Twin Lakes Via Zaj Pass
- Altitude:
Gangabal 3,500 m/ 11,500 ft
Zaj pass 3,950 m/ 13,000 ft. - Trek Distance: 11 km | Duration: 6 hours approx.
Day-8: Gangabal To Naranag, Drive To Srinagar
- Altitude: 2,250 m/ 7,450 ft.
- Trek Distance: 15 km | 7 hrs approx.
Terms and Conditions:
Who Can Participate
- Age Requirement:
- Minimum 14 years
- First-timers are welcome, though prior trekking experience is preferred. Good fitness is a must.
- Fitness Criteria:
- If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack. If opt Off-load option then the trekker should be able to carry 3-5 kg backpack.
- If a trekker’s BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-27), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.
- The offer is valid for 5 years from the trek departure date.
- Participants are not required to pay the trek cost again, but they will need to cover transportation, insurance, and trek permit costs.
- This offer is non-transferable and is only applicable to HET’s limited fixed departures.
- The offer does not apply if the participant has received a refund, a voucher, or a transfer to another trek that has been used previously.
- The offer will be activated once the participant reaches the trek base camp.
- This is not an offer linked to any purchased package; rather, it is an initiative extended by HET out of goodwill, without any cost to the trekkers.
- Trek The Himalayas reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time, in case of:
- Disobeying the safety regulations, trekking rules, or the code of conduct
- Black listing due to bad behavior, payment issues, or providing inaccurate information
- Anything that would damage the brand or reputation of Himalayan Eco Trekkers
- In order to rebook, just fill in our booking form online or call our team.
How To Reach
Pick-Up Information
- Pick-up location: Nishat Garden near the Parking Area, Srinagar.
- Once you have reached Srinagar, HET will manage the rest of your travel arrangements, if you have opted for HET’s pick-up service, you can select this option during the booking process by adding it as an add-on.
- Do reach Srinagar one day before your trek date for a safer side.
- Pick-up Place & Time: Nishat Garden near the Parking Area, Srinagar 12:00 noon.
Options to Reach Srinagar
1. If you are planning to fly to Srinagar which is well connected to all major airports in India, you can reach the Nishat Garden in appx 1 hr via taxi from the airport (approx 20 Km).
2. If you’re coming by train, there are two railway stations.
- Jammu railway station is about 260 km away and takes around 8 hours by bus.
- Udhampur is 200 km away and from there, it is a 6-hour bus journey to Srinagar.
3. If you are taking a bus from Jammu, then you have multiple options to take. There are two gates outside Jammu ISBT. You will get shared cabs from both of these gates.
4. If you are reaching the Railway Station, the share cabs to Srinagar will cost between Rs 700 to Rs 1000.
5. Shared cabs are more from the Jammu ISBT compared to the Railway Station. You can travel from the Railway station to the bus stand. The fare of the bus will be Rs 10. The auto will charge around Rs 80 to 120.
Drop-Off Information
- The designated drop-off point is Nishat Garden near the parking area, Srinagar 6 pm.
- If you have to make any arrangements for further travel from Srinagar, do it the next day.
- HET offers comfortable transportation through Tempo Traveler, Bolero, or equivalent vehicles. If you wish to upgrade your mode of transportation, please contact your trek coordinator for further assistance.