The Seven Lakes Symphony – A Trek Through Kashmir’s Glacial Orchestra

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Prelude to the Peaks

• Airport pickup and welcome kahwa

• Check-in to hotel or houseboat on Dal/Nigeen Lake

• Briefing session with trek leader

• Optional: Visit to Mughal Gardens or Shankaracharya Temple

• Overnight in Srinagar

Day 2: Drive to Sonamarg – Trek to Nichnai (Altitude: ~11,500 ft)

• Early morning drive to Sonamarg (3 hrs)

• Begin trek to Nichnai Valley (approx. 9 km / 6 hrs)

• Trail through pine forests and alpine meadows

• Camp setup near Nichnai stream

• Dinner under starlit skies

Day 3: Nichnai to Vishansar via Nichnai Pass (Altitude: ~12,000 ft)

• Trek over Nichnai Pass with panoramic views

• Descend into Vishansar Valley

• Camp near Vishansar Lake, surrounded by wildflowers

• Optional: Short walk to Kishansar Lake

• Bonfire and storytelling

Day 4: Vishansar to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass (Altitude: ~13,800 ft)

• Trek through high-altitude meadows and glacier-fed streams

• Cross Gadsar Pass with views of twin lakes

• Reach Gadsar Lake, known for its turquoise hue

• Camp beside the lake with dinner and rest

Day 5: Gadsar to Satsar Lakes (Altitude: ~12,000 ft)

• Trek through wildflower valleys and boulder fields

• Reach Satsar, a cluster of seven interconnected lakes

• Camp near one of the lakes

• Optional: Meditation or photography walk

Day 6: Satsar to Gangabal via Zaj Pass (Altitude: ~13,000 ft)

• Cross Zaj Pass with views of Mount Harmukh

• Descend to Gangabal & Nundkol Lakes

• Camp beside Gangabal Lake, ideal for reflection and rest

• Optional: Fishing or lakeside yoga

Day 7: Gangabal to Naranag – Return to Srinagar

• Final descent to Naranag village (approx. 12 km / 6 hrs)

• Drive back to Srinagar (2 hrs)

• Check-in to hotel or houseboat

• Farewell dinner with certificate of completion

Day 8: Departure – With Lakes in Your Heart

• Breakfast and checkout

• Airport drop with memories of meadows, music, and magic

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