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Gangabal Trek (12 Nights and 13 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon combined city of Old and New delhi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Srinagar

From Delhi fly to Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, city of lakes, palaces and Historical monuments. We3holidays looks after flight reservations, airline transfers and any complications. In Srinagar, you will be staying in a deluxe houseboat a Nautical version of a five star hotel room. After lunch, you commence your sightseeing activities with a Shikara ride on Nagin Lake. A Shikara is a traditional Kashmiri Gondola. Dinner and overnight at houseboat.

Day 3: Moghul Gardens And Old City

A day spent in acquainting yourself with the glorious past of Kashmir. Visit the famous Mogul Gardens, Shalimar (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his beloved queen Nur Jahan in 1616, Nishat (The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asif khan for his sister in 1633 and Chashma-I-shahi (Royal Spring). Coming back for lunch at Houseboat. Afternoon drive down to old part of city visiting Shah Hamdan Mosque, Jamia Masjid,Historical bridges, Tomb of Zain -Ul – Abdin and Rosebal which is considered as a Tomb of Jesus. Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.

Day 4:Srinagar – Sonamarg – Thajwas Glacier 84 Kms

Depart Srinagar in morning by car for sonamarg “Meadow of Gold” at an altitude of 2740 Meters. Picnic lunch by river. Afternoon pony rides to Thajwas Glacier. Dinner and overnight in tents at Sonamarg.

Day 5:Sonamarg – Nichnai, 14 Kms.

Steady 5-6 hours ascent through pastures and pine forests into upper alpine landscape, Passing grazing. Sheep and cattle and scattered dwelling. Picnic lunch at Gulunala beside tumbling stream before crossing Nichnai pass (3048m) camp close to stream in open mountain country. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 6: Nichnai – Vishensar – Krishensar Lake, 15 Kms.

Long easy ascent across Vishensar pass at 4080 meters amid rocky peaks, glaciers and melting snows. Descent into Vishnesar valley with riverbanks and pastures carpeted in blue and yellow hase of wild flowers. Reach campsite by lunch time. Afternoon walk Up to sacred lake of Krishensar (3819 m) to excellent trout fishing in season. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 7: Vishensar – Gardar, 16 Kms.

From Vishnesar the track ascends steply to a 3962 meters pass and then descends through a steep valley with hanging glaciers feeding small rivers and lakes. Easy walking and lots of wild flowers. Camp at Gardsar 3108 meters.

Day 8: Gardsar - Rassbal

A long day of steep ascents and descents lunch in a high valley from which the track leads over grassy plains and morain (accumulated debris boulders etc. deposited by glaciers) to the pass. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 9: Rassbal - Gangabal

A very steep walk good views of lakes and Mt. Harmukh (5486 meters) steep descent to Gangabal Lake (3507 m). Rest and Ramble good fishing. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 10: Gangabal – Naranag - Srinagar

6-hour trek through forest and final long descent to Naranag village where there is some interesting temple ruins return to Srinagar by car 2 hours drive. Dinner and overnight at houseboat.

Day 11: Free

Just to relax on the terrace of your houseboat. If you wish you can even visit city. Dinner and overnight at houseboat.

Day 12: On The Lake

Before sunrise, visit by Shikara the colorful floating vegetable market. After lunch cruise by a Shikara around Dal Lake visiting two islands and hazratbal shrine. Dinner and overnight at houseboat.

Day 13: Srinagar – Delhi - Onward

After breakfast assistance for departure and transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival you met transferred to your hotel.in the evening transfer to the international Airport for your onward flight.

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