Great Lakes Trek

The Great Lakes Trek commercially known as Sonamarg-Vishansar-Naranag Trek[1] is an alpine himalayan high-altitude trek in Kashmir Valley in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.[2]

Great Lakes Trek
Twin lakes of Vishansar and Krishansar seen from Gadsar Pass.
LengthApprox. 56 miles (90 km)
LocationCentral Kashmir Valley
DesignationKashmir Great Lakes Trek
TrailheadsEast: Sonamarg
West: Naranag
UseHiking
Elevation
Highest pointGadsar Pass, 13,750 ft (4,190 m)
Lowest pointNaranag, 6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficultyModerate
SeasonJune to September
SightsVishansar Lake, Krishansar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Gangabal Lake, Nundkol Lake
HazardsCold nights
Warm sunny days
Occasional rainfall

References

  1. "Sonamarg Vishansar Naranag Trek". Kashmir Treks. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  2. "Kashmir Great Lakes Trek". IndianExpress.com. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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