One-Day Adventure Itinerary: Great Lakes of Kashmir

Day 1: Kashmir Great Lakes

Srinagar, India

6:00AM

Breakfast at Ahdoos Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Ahdoos Hotel, famous for its traditional Kashmiri cuisine, offering delicious Rogan Josh and flaky Kashmiri bread.
Take a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride to reach the hotel from your accommodation.
INR 500, 1 hour

7:00AM

Drive to Sonamarg

Enjoy the picturesque drive through lush green fields and towering mountains as you head towards Sonamarg, a gateway to the Great Lakes trek.
Board a private vehicle from Srinagar; the drive lasts about 2.5 hours.
INR 2500, 2.5 hours

9:30AM

Begin the Trek to Vishansar Lake

Hit the trails from Sonamarg to Vishansar Lake, surrounded by stunning alpine meadows, during your exhilarating hike.
Follow the marked trekking path; the trek is approximately 4-5 km and takes around 2 hours.
INR 1000 (Access Fee), 2 hours

11:30AM

Explore Vishansar Lake

Spend some time taking in the breathtaking views of Vishansar Lake’s pristine waters reflecting the majestic mountains.
Simply walk around the lake and enjoy a leisurely pace.
Free, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch Picnic by the Lakeside

Enjoy a packed lunch while soaking in the natural beauty surrounding you at the lake, with views of lush meadows and dramatic peaks.
Bring your packed lunch from Srinagar or hire local pony services to carry food.
INR 300, 1 hour

1:30PM

Continue Trek to Krishansar Lake

Embark on a 3 km trek to Krishansar Lake, where the beauty of the landscape will continue to captivate you.
Follow the serene path along the meadows; this journey takes around 1.5 hours.
Free, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Krishansar Lake

Unwind at Krishansar Lake, known for its incredible natural scenery, dotted with blooming flowers and flanked by magnificent mountains.
Walk around the lake to relish the panoramic vistas.
Free, 1 hour

4:00PM

Trek Back to Sonamarg

Begin your trek back to Sonamarg, retracing your steps and admiring different angles of the stunning landscapes you witnessed earlier.
Follow the same trail back, which should take around 1.5 hours.
Free, 1.5 hours

5:30PM

Drive Back to Srinagar

Relax during the scenic drive back to Srinagar, reflecting on the day’s adventures amongst the Great Lakes.
Board a private vehicle at Sonamarg for return.
INR 2500, 2.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at The Chaat Waat

Indulge in local street food at The Chaat Waat, sampling delicious Kashmiri chaats and tantalizing kebabs before ending the day.
Take a short taxi ride from your hotel to the restaurant.
INR 600, 1 hour
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