Seven lakes Trek of Poonch is arguably a trekking heaven. This valley offers with a short trek of a couple of days with a delight of seven glacial alpine lakes. The lakes are in close vicinity to each other. The trail that goes to these lakes is equally rewarding. The trail offers long lush meadows, dancing river streams, and snow-capped mountains. The seven lakes that one sees in this trek are Nandan Sar, Gum Sar, Kal Dachni, Sukh Sar Neel Sar, Katori Sar, and Sarota Sar. Among all these lakes, Nandan Sar is the longest and the prettiest. The lake is around 1.5km in length. The trek can be accessed from either Kashmir or Poonch. Location of the Lakes in Seven Lakes Trek These lakes are in the Girjan Valley of Poonch. This also forms the border of the Poonch and Shopian districts. The lakes are around 60 km from the district headquarters of Poonch and stand at an altitude of 3500m. The lakes are adjacently located and called in local parlance as sar. Girjan Valley starts from the famous Bharamgala mountain top. It is then spread till Raviwali Dhok. This valley of seven lakes is the most picturesque in the area. The valley has the best snow-capped mountains, lush meadows, and shimmering river streams. It is also one of the coldest zones of the Pir Panjal Range. The famous Mughal Road, which connects Kashmir to Jammu, touches the peripheral part of this valley. The valley has close to 30 lakes in and around its vicinity, however, the seven lakes are what is mostly visited for. All these lakes are accessible during summer only. In winters, the landscape and the lakes are in the snow. The trail becomes inaccessible and difficult to traverse. This valley gets its name Girjan from
This question is quite frequently asked. Anyone traveling to Kashmir first time wants assurance. And since the start of the pandemic, the question has gained more prominence. Kashmir, generally speaking, is as safe as any other place in India. No matter how much hype and exaggeration in media is shown about safety, Kashmir has received a huge influx of tourists for ages. Once you land here in Kashmir, all your apprehensions and safety concerns vanish. Here are some of the valid reasons to believe that it is safe to travel to Kashmir. 1. A robust tourism department Kashmir has one of the robust and best tourism departments in the country. The tourism affiliated members are always helpful and responsive for any of the queries and make sure the traveler gets a hassle-free experience. The department has a 24*7 helpline and you can contact their tourist officers stationed at the tourist locations across Kashmir. 2. The hospitality of Kashmiri People The warmth and love that you receive here right from the time you land here are quite unparallel and humbling. Kashmir has won people by its love and warmth. People here go the extra mile to give a delightful experience to tourists. 3. Security This is one of the frequently asked questions in Is it safe to travel to Kashmir now. We all hear on the news of the violence happening in Kashmir. There is no doubt about the incidents of violence, however, the hype and exaggeration that media portrays are unwelcome. There has been no violence committed against tourists in Kashmir. The security setup here is the best in the country. You will see on your travel here army posts coming up in all places. There are enough police stations placed across Kashmir that make the violence of any form
In this blog, we will mention all the essential things to carry for Kashmir trip. This is a must list of esssentials to check for your tour to Kashmir. Make sure you go through all these essentials before you kick start your journey. Here are some in the list which you will be needing to visit all the places across the country, however, some things are specific to Kashmir only. Documentation: At the airport, you must have your RTPCR negative report and if you have done two doses of vaccination, carry the printout of the doses. You need to carry your original ID card, it can be your Aadhar Card, Passport, or Driver’s License. Carry the photocopy of any of these IDs as well. Get the printout of your itinerary. If you are coming by your own cab, you need to have all the essential documents of your vehicle including your driver’s license. Mobile Connectivity While you are in Kashmir, you must know that all the pre-paid sims activated outside Kashmir Valley will not be functional here. You need to carry post-paid sims preferably of BSNL. BSNL has the most strong signal and even in far-flung areas that include tourist places like Aru, Sonamarg, etc. In case you don’t have the post-paid sim, you can get the pre-paid sim once you land here in Kashmir. Summer Essentials If you are traveling to Kashmir in Summers, you need to know the temperature hovers around 30 degrees. And the sunshine in hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam is harsher than in Srinagar. Here is the list of things to carry for Kashmir trip in summers. Carry the essentials like sunscreen and a water bottle. If your tour includes some hikes or walks around the tourist places, do carry a pair of dry-fit
Kashmir is among few of the places in the world that never disappoints a traveler with its sheer beauty and hospitality. From snow-capped mountains, romantic shikara rides to skiing and walk in jungles and lush meadows, it throws its charm everywhere. It offers beauty and landscape for family tourists, adventure lovers, honeymoon couples or solo travelers and all other tourists. Here are some of the best things to do in Kashmir to make your trip memorable. 1. Trekking Considered best trekking and hiking place in India, Kashmir trip becomes memorable once you visit its lush meadows, shimmering lakes and water bodies. Its jungle walks are other-wordly, with the sun kissing down on your cheek and feet dipping into green patches of its land. You can either go for traditional trekking where camping and bonfire nights are enjoyed, or you can just have day walks and return to your cosy hotel rooms by the evening. Best Treks: Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Tarsar Marsar Trek, Gangabal Lake Trek, Kolahoi Glacier Trek, Marchoi Trek, Salnai Trek, Mahadev Trek etc. Best Day Hikes: Dachigam National Park Walk, Sheeshnag Lake Walk, Lidderwath Walk, Dhumail Walk etc. 2. Skiing & Snowboarding Gulmarg is the best skiing destination in an entire Asia. In winters it is covered in all white with snow with the background of snow-capped mountains. Take a Gandola ride – a cable car ride – over its landscape and get a bird view of the entire range and Gulmarg place. Try some ski or snowboarding rides on its fresh snow layers with our expert guides and instructors. For sightseeing, visit a church, temple, children park; enjoy an ATV ride that stretches long along with cycling and farm walks. 3. Dal Lake Dal Lake is famous and known throughout the world. Take a round around
Kashmir has some of the best tourist places in India. The place has plenty of tourist attractions that make you visit this place again and again. This valley has snow-clad mountains with lush meadows, flowery gardens, and turquoise lakes along with the best cuisines and outdoor activities. Entire Kashmir is a tourist place, but here are some of the famous places that you can put on your bucket list next time you visit this heaven on earth. In this blog, You will find 10 best places to visit in Kashmir. #1. Srinagar Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated along the banks of famous Dal Lake and the Jehlum River, this city is one of the oldest cities in India that is inhabited since the beginning of the human era. The city has a mountain range called Zabarwan range that encloses it on one side and this range is the location of famous Mughal Gardens and tulip garden. Things to do in Srinagar 1. Visit Dal Lake This is the prime attraction of Srinagar. This famous lake that is at the bottom of zabarwan mountain range gives you the best and unique experience of Srinagar. Stay a night in houseboat and enjoy the shikara ride here. 2. Mughal Gardens These mughal era terraced gardens overlook straight into dal lake. They have a grand aura and vibe and are a perfect adobe for photographers. 3. Day Hike Srinagar has many easy trails that take you into the jungle walk like Dachigam National Park, Astanmarg walk, Brain top hike etc. It has some walks like Shankaracharaya temple walk that takes you to the vintage point of Srinagar. 4. Srinagar Sunset Point There are two famous and best sunset view points in Srinagar that give you the bird view of
Tarsar Marsar Trek vs Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is like deciding between two almost-similar treks. Choosing between the two best treks in Kashmir is truly a hard thing to decide. Both of these treks have similarities and never have they disappointed a trekker with their charm and beauty. They both have alpine lakes, lush meadows, jungle walks, and river streams. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, both of these treks are the highlights of all the beauty that Kashmir trekking has. However, there are a few points that can make a trekker choose between the two treks. Some are quite small and fine and some are very much a deciding factor. Tarsar Marsar Trek vs Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is the most sought-after query that trekkers want to know. Here are some of the differences that these treks have which one can keep in mind before deciding which trek to book. 1. Level of Difficulty Tarsar Marsar Trek is an easy to moderate trek. Its total distance is around 50 km. The highest altitude of this trek is 3980m. The trail is mostly easy and quite definite with meadow walks. However, there is a boulder section near Shekwas that one has to cover before reaching Tarsar Lake. Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is moderate to difficult. Its total distance is around 70 km. The highest altitude of the trek is 4100m. The trail is for the first three days an ascend and on the last day of the trek, there is a tiring descend which is quite heavy for beginners. The trail has some river crossings and boulders well. 2. Trek Trail Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a circuit trek. It means it starts from one place and ends at another place. It doesn’t come back to the same place wherefrom the trek