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 | |
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Length | Approx. 42 miles (68 km)[1] |
Location | Central Kashmir Valley |
Designation | Kashmir Great Lakes Trek |
Trailheads | East: Sonamarg West: Naranag |
Use | Hiking |
Elevation | |
Highest point | Gadsar Pass, 13,750 ft (4,190 m) |
Lowest point | Naranag, 6,982 ft (2,128 m) |
Hiking details | |
Trail difficulty | Moderate |
Season | June to September |
Sights | Vishansar Lake, Krishansar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Gangabal Lake, Nundkol Lake |
Hazards | Cold nights Warm sunny days Occasional rainfall |
References
- "Great Lakes Trek". Kashmir Treks. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- "Kashmir Great Lakes Trek". IndianExpress.com. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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