AHARBAL KOUNSARNAG TREK (7N8D)
Arrive:
Srinagar, KashmirDeport:
Srinagar, KashmirBest Time:
June to SeptemberDuration:
8 daysDistance:
58kmHighest Altitude:
Kounsarnag (3760m)Activity Level:
3AHARBAL KOUNSARNAG TREK
Introduction
Aharbal Kounsarnag Trek expedition is the only major trek in the Pir-Panjal Mountain range, a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas. The trek starts from Ahabal Falls the main tourist attraction in Shopian known as the Apple Bowl of Kashmir. Kounsarnag Lake is considered a sacred lake by the Hindus
Though trekking in Kashmir is not the newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park. Arduous days, steep and rocky passes, and altitudes approaching 4200m all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.
WHILE PLANNING YOUR TREK, AS A BEGINNER KEEP THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN CONSIDERATION
- you feel fit enough to trek for hours.
- you walk two or three kilometers daily.
- you don’t have any breathing problems.
- you are not scared of heights.
Price Per Person
(inclusive of all taxes)Highlights
- Transport (airport to airport)
- Srinagar Hotel (2 nights, deluxe double bed map)
- Offloading (horses for carrying backpacks)
Accomodations
Rate :
23700Departures
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- 23 June to 30 June
- 26 June to 3 July
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- 1 July to 8 July
- 3 July to 10 July
- 7 July to 14 July
- 9 July to 16 July
- 12 July to 19 July
- 17 July to 24 July
- 20 July to 27 July
- 22 July to 29 July
- 25 July to 1 August
- 30 July to 06 August
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- 2 August to 9 August
- 4 August to 11 August
- 8 August to 15 August
- 12 August to 19 August
- 16 August to 23 August
- 21 August to 28 August
- 25 August to 1 September
- 29 August to 5 September
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- 3 September to 10 September
- 7 September to 14 September
- 11 September to 18 September
- 15 September to 22 September
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What's Included in the Price?
- All road transport by private ac cars
- 5 nights of tented accommodation
- 2 nights (Before and after the trek) Hotel or Houseboat accommodation in Srinagar
- All trekking gear included
- Local Guides and Cooking staff
- All cooking utensils
- Offloading
- Meal plan- Vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified
- Trek Permits
- Wildlife Permits
- Drinking Water
- First Aid Kit
What's Not Included in the Price?
- International or domestic flights
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Any Medical expenses
- Optional trips or excursions
- Tips for local staff and guides.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusion list
ITINERARY
Brief Itenerary
- Arrive Srinagar (Alt. 1600m)
- Pickup from Srinagar airport or Bus stand or Hotel
- 10 kms drive to Houseboat or Hotel at Dal Lake, approx 30 minutes
- Check-in hotel
- 70 kms drive to Aharbal via Shopian, approx 3 hours.
- Our first campsite Aharbal Water Falls (alt 2200m)
- Start trek. 7 kms trek, approx 6 hours
- Altitude: 2200m to 2600m
- 6 kms trek, approx 5 hours
- Altitude: 2600m to 2900m
- Camp at Mahinag
- 5 kms trek, approx 4 hours
- Altitude: 2900m to 3400m
- Camp at Kounsarnag
- 11 kms trek, approx 6 hours
- Altitude: 3400m to 2600m
- Camp at Koungwattan
- Altitude: 3600m to 2200m to 1600m
- 7 kms trek, approx 4 hours
- 70 kms drive to Aharbal via Shopian, approx 3 hours.
- Check-in Hotel
- 5 kms drive to bus stand, approx 20 minutes
- 12 kms drive to Srinagar airport, approx 30 minutes
Detailed Itnerary
Arrival reception at Srinagar Airport. On arrival at Srinagar airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the houseboat. During which you will have the opportunity to see around Srinagar. Overnight stay.
Srinagar – Aharbal (3 hours drive). Left Srinagar for Aharbal 65 km by road in a car through the apple town of Shopian. See around Aharbal waterfalls or have a short trek to Nilnag, a small lake covered in pine forests. Overnight stay.
Aharbal – Kungwattan (5 hours trek).Pack your load on the horses and start trekking ascend through pine forests and reach to the upper meadows of Kungwattan covered in by wildflowers and broad pastures therein are camped the local shepherds. Overnight stay.
Kungwattan – Mahinag (5 hours trek). Again early in the morning we pack up and proceed to ascend through the colorful meadows and trek through some treks of boulders and reach Mahinag Lake. Overnight stay.
Mahinag – Kounsarnag (5 hours trek). Start trekking towards the last destination of Kounsarnag again it passes through the clear atmosphere of these high altitude meadows and streams and along with us is flowing down the Vishu River with its roaring sound enough for one to get lost, forget everything of the past. Finally, we reach the highlight of our trek the Kounsarnag Lake. Overnight stay.
Kounsarnag – Kungwattan (5 hours trek). On our return, we descend through Mahinag to Kungwattan. Overnight stay.
Kungwattan – Aharbal – Srinagar (4 hours trek, 3 hours drive). Start descending to Aharbal and 3 hours drive will take us to Srinagar. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Departure day. Our representative will drop you at the airport or bus station for the departure.
WHAT TO CARRY
The trek is supported by horses. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the trek. If you have items that can not be used on the trek, you can store them at our houseboat or our office and take them back after returning from the trek.
- Please note that only postpaid Indian mobile sim cards (Jio, Airtel and BSNL) work in Kashmir Valley. There’s no cellular connectivity from Day 2 to Day 6 of the trek.
- Please double check your passport or Aadhar numbers before submitting through booking form. These numbers are required for preparation of trek permits.
- Passport or a valid ID card
- Duffel Bag 60 liters
- One Pair Trekking Shoes
- One Pair Trail Approach Shoes
- Trekking Pants
- Hooded Rain Jacket
- Shade Hat
- One Pair Sunglasses
- One Pair Liner Gloves
- Small Size Day-Pack
- Two Pair Trekking Socks
- One Pair Sandals
- Extra Warm Clothes
- Warm Hooded Down Jacket
- Sunscreen Cream
- Lip Balm
- Any Personal Medication
FITNESS
Kashmir Ensueno are achievable by anyone with a healthy lifestyle and a good level of general fitness. Team members should be willing to be part of a team working together to achieve the goal of the expedition. As a team member, you should have an adventurous and robust spirit. The biggest challenge on this expedition is the first part of the trek across alpine terrain, much of which at altitudes of above 3000m.
MINIMUM FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
- Trek: up to 10km per day.
- Daily activity: up to 5 hours’ trekking per day.
- Carry: up to 5kg in a day sack.
- Terrain: remote, uneven, snowy, icy, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain at up to 3600m.
- Climate: Can be sunny in valleys and cold and windy at Gangabal. Averages are 3000m, 5 to 25C.
- Swim: not required though there will be river crossings to make.
ADDRESS INFO
- Manigam, Ganderbal,
- Kashmir, India-191201.
- +91 6005702825
- kashmirensueno@gmail.com
