Trekking in Kashmir is not just any other activity but it's a way of life for a lot of people. Kashmir has a plethora of hiking and trekking trails for amateur and professional trekkers alike. Moreover, places like Bangus Valley, Tosa Maidan, Tulyan Lake, Tarsar Marsar and many more are offbeat and less traveled.
Summer, the best time to wander the vast terrains and explore the majestic mountains across the region. The summer season provides abundant opportunities to every true adventurer and nature lover
This low altitude region offers a pleasant scenery of Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. The trek in the west crosses the Nichinai pass to Gangabal Lake near Haramukh, which is the highest peak in the vicinity of the Kashmir valley.
This excellent trek in the northern Pir Panjal Range offers several viewpoints to enjoy the Nanga Parbat. The trek route in the west leads to Khilanmarg while the south takes you to the Ferozepur Nala and beyond to the hamlets of Danwas, Tejjan, and to Samaidan. Continuing towards south is the Sunset Peak and the foothills along the Romushi Nala to Yusmarg.
Equally popular among trekkers and pilgrims, this trek leads to the Amarnath Cave and the naturally formed Ice Shiva-Lingam, one of the holiest pilgrimage for Hindus. Usually completed in five days, this trek passes through Chandanwadi, Sheshnag, Panchtami over the Mahagunas Pass, and Pahalgam.
The small trek of this beautiful valley at the foot of the Sonmarg glacier leads up to the Shakhdar hill.
