65 kms Drive – Approx 2 hours
7 kms Trek 0 Approx 3/4 hours

Today, we will visit the villages of Ganderbal in Sindh valley and will get to Chattargul. Then, we will trek from Chatturgul to Mahlish. Enjoy overnight stay in Mahlish.

7 kms trek – 4/5 hours approx

We will cross the meadows of Mahlish today and can observe the alpine flowers. We will walk through Kolsar Lake. Enjoy overnight stay alongside Gangabal Lake.

Today you will spend another day at the magnifiect Gangabal lake campsite. Explore Nandkol and Gangabal Lake and enjoy the serenity of Great Kashmir Himalaya.

16 kms Trek – Approx 6/7 hours
90 kms – Approx 2 hours drive

Watch your toes and knees on the trail today because, as you have guessed it, we will be descending to the Naranag road head which is where our trek comes to an end. The distance is long and the trail gets steep at the end.

From the Gangabal campsite walk along the ridgeline that runs downstream towards the trees. It takes about an hour to reach the treeline. Continue walking along its fringe. For the first 7 kms or so, you don’t really lose altitude. There are gentle ascents followed by flat walks on lush grassy meadows.

You also begin to notice the beginning of civilization on the way. A hut or two dot the landscape and makes you wonder what it would be like to live there. Once you cross the 7km mark, the trail begins descending sharply. The track is mostly muddy and runs under a cover of pine trees. One or two kilometres into the descent, Naranag appears in sight but it is still a long way to go.

Expect to reach Naranag by afternoon. Our vehicles to Srinagar will be waiting there. If you are planning to travel out of Srinagar the same day, ensure you book your transport that leaves the city post 9 to account for any delays on the way.