Sunset Peak Trek Expedition

Sunset peak is a gorgeous trekking peak in the Pir Pajnal Range of Kashmir. The trek to this peak is the first of its kind here in Kashmir where the trekking will be done to summit a peak. The trek is non-technical, however, needs a fair level of fitness. Sunset peak is a mountain massif that rises to an altitude of 4745m. This is the highest peak of Kashmir’s Pir Panjal Range. This trekking expedition is done in the summer. It starts from the famous tourist place Yusmarg. This peak borders the district of Poonch and Shopian.

The expedition starts from Srinagar and drives to Yusmarg. The drive is rewarding going through quaint villages and apple orchards. The ride will allow you to see the village life here in Kashmir. Stop on your way to any of the orchards to see how beautiful these long stretches of apple trees are spread here.

The drive winds through the breathtaking landscape. You will get a fascinating view of the Pir Panjal Range with its snow-capped mountains. The journey goes via a famous shrine of Kashmir called Charar-i-Sharief. It is one of the highest visited shrines for Kashmiris here.

The endpoint of the drive is one of the famous offbeat tourist destinations of Kashmir – Yusmarg. It is heaven for meadow lovers. Vast stretches of meadows are spread on all our sides which merge into thick jungles. On the first day of this expedition, we will camp in one of those meadows beside the river stream.

On the second day of the expedition, you will trek toward the Danizab campsite. The trail is definite and goes through thick jungles with small meadow crossings in between. The trek will take around 5 hours to reach the campsite. The jungles here are thick of pine and fir. Spend your night at Danizab campsite which is a small meadow of lush grass and forests in the surroundings.

The next day, you will be trekking toward Rumshi Nallah. The trek again goes via the forest. It starts with an incline and takes a turn towards the next campsite. A trail on this day goes through a long patch of a bushwalk. Shortly afterward, you will reach the campsite at Rumshi Nallah.

One full day will be spent in acclimatization before the summit push. This day tour around this famous river of Rumshi Nallah. Go a couple of hundred meters high in altitude and enjoy the exotic view and the cold breeze of this place. You will get a view of the fantastic towering peaks of the Pir Panjal Range.

On summit day, we will leave before the break of dawn for the summit. The summit is a long push and takes a full day of trekking. It is all-ascent. It starts with the boulder section and then the base of the Sunset Glacier starts. From the base, it is an all-glacier traverse to the top of the peak. We descend on the same day to our Rumshi Nallah campsite.

On the last day of the trek, we trek to Yusmarg via the same trail and then drive to Srinagar. Sunset Summit Expedition involves a moderate to difficult gradient.

Fixed Departure Dates: 30th July 6th & 20th August 7th & 21st September