Trekking in Jammu & Kashmir

What to look out on your trekking expedition in Kashmir?

Making way through the red carpet of Chinar leaves, snow-swept mountains whiter than the Pashmina goat and lattices of green fields; Kashmir let out your collective gasp the movement you enter here. And of course, Sun coupled with rain and cloud gave an iridescent effect something hard to miss. For adventurers and wanderlust-struck, there are unlimited trekking options in Kashmir, with every nook and cranny having a unique story to tell and something to offer. While trekking, you will come across several species of flora and fauna sprinkled across the green meadows, experience some spitters (snowfall) as the Scotts like to call it, apple orchards, and if you sum up all these together, you will realize why Kashmir is referred to as the paradise on this earth. Even in the night, ineffable beauty of this place can keep you awake as the sky changes its colour in the evening. Even for relatively season trekkers, the prospect of hiking through the alpine pastures around Gulmarg, even if just for three days, can be exhilarating.

Meet and greet local people

People in this part of India are charming and welcoming. So when you visit Kashmir, don't forget to pay a visit to the nomadic villages, where goatherds and shepherds will welcome you with a generous smile. Enjoy a cup of tea with them and get to know more about the region. As you interact and spend few moments with the local people of the area, you would realize that how they live their lives, without any interferences from technology, the internet, and social media.

Explore one of the most beautiful destinations in India

Kashmir is beautiful and indeed a paradise! From gardens to mountains to lakes, there are multiple sightseeing options in Kashmir. Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Aru valley, Yusmarg and Narana, are some mesmerizing places in Kashmir that deserve to be a part of your itinerary. With every step you take, a different side of Kashmir unfolds, making your trek even more memorable. So don't forget to take your camera to capture the panoramas of dewy meadows, carpets of colourful alpine flowers, snow-white glaciers, alpine woodlands, gurgling rivers and beautiful fruit orchards.

To get close to nature:

Simply adding thrill to the Trek is the fact that the trek in Kashmir offers multiple opportunities to spot animals like Tibetan antelopes, Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, Bharals, leopard cats and even the elusive snow leopard. Also, here bird watchers can see a huge variety of birds flying free in the sky. Also if lucky, you might spot Changthangi, goat bread which is known for growing ultra-fine cashmere wool.

What is the best time to go for trekking in Kashmir?

Best time to go for trekking to Kashmir is monsoon season; May, June, July, August, September and October, as this when the landscapes are in full bloom and the sky is clear to see the view of mountains. Also, this is the best time to see the real colours of nature teaming with a carpet of lush meadow and striking orchards, flanked by the looming mountains.

Which are best treks in the Kashmir region?

Dominated by the Great Karakoram Range and Nun-Kun mountains to the north, Shivalik and Zanskar Range to the south, Gurals Valley to the west and Kailash, Pangong and Lokzhung Range to the east, geographical location of Kashmir makes it a paradise for trekkers. In and out there are more than ten treks in Kashmir that can charm and enthrall anyone with its beauty. Talking about the easy going treks, you can opt for Mohanmarg Meadow, which takes hardly few days to complete. More audacious trekkers can take Gangabal Lake Trek, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek and Tarsar-Marsar Lake trek. Even after Kashmir being the talk of every trekker, many treks in Kashmir still remain unspoilt and untouched.

Why you should trek with us?

If you are planning a trekking holiday in Kashmir, we would be more than happy to assist you in organizing unique trekking tours. Our team consists of highly accomplished and experienced adventurers who have done anything that one could imagine from traveling to the Western Ghats to climbing Zanskar ranges. In our trek, we will be providing you following services:

• Arrangements for world-class accommodations including homestays and parachute camps
• Arrangements for sight-seeing and hotel transfers.
• Provisions for trekking & camping gears and winter trekking equipment
• Arrangements for experienced local guides and ponies and horses for carrying heavy loads
• Arrangements for permits and permissions from Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), army authorities and forest department, wherever and whenever required.
• With our special Kashmir trekking packages, you can be sure of top-class services and facilities. If you wish, we can also customise our packages as per your tastes and requirements.