Gangabal Lake Trek

Overview

Gangabal Lake Trek

One just cannot overlook the pristine beauty once maxed out at the foothills of Mt. Haramukh, which is the highest mountain peak in the vicinity of Kashmir valley. Glistering on its lap, the Gangabal Lake with its pious waters in the midst of an untamed landscape is a rejuvenating picture rousing the heart of the hermit trekker and capturing the eyes of the feasting photographer. The trek to Gangabal Lake is one of the most beautiful treks in the Kashmir Valley that turns through narrow edges and passes through steep ridges and drops you to a surreal world. Its vicinity also unwraps the stunning view of Mt. Nanga Parbat, meaning naked mountain, soaring at a height of 8,126 meters in the Karakorum range.

The galvanizing trek in the Kashmir region wheels through the picturesque Sindh valley, along the Sindh River, to the lush green meadows of Sonamarg at an elevation of 2,723 meters. One of the major attractions on this trail is the Thajwas Glacier. From there the trek commences for Nichinai, which is at an elevation of 3,620 meters, cutting across a thick pine forest and en route to Shkoder. The trek from Nichinai continues to Krishansar, at 3,680 meters, which is approximately 15 kilometers from Nichinai and crossing through Nichinai Pass that is perched at a height of 4,084 meters. After a steep descent of approximately 400 meters via Gadsar pass, which offers a breathtaking view of the Karakorum Range, the Gangabal Lake Trek leads to Dubta Pani and then whirls to the vicinity of Gangabal Lake, which is at an elevation of 3,575meters. The trek to Gangabal Lake from Dubta Pani whirls through Postpatri before climbing a lofty height of 4,210 meters from where you get a spectacular view of the Karakoram Range. A long twist and downturns brings to a stream crossing, followed by a short climb to the Gangabal Lake and Nandakol. Stir up your energy and head towards Lul Gul pass for a binocular view of Nanga Parbat. Further, to capture the twin lakes in one frame the Zach Pass is the perfect spot. Further, the Vishansar Lake is one of the prime attractions on the Gangabal Lake Trek.