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Himalayan Treks
Four signature routes across the Pir Panjal and Kashmir Himalaya — alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, summit ridgelines and campsites you'll never want to leave.
7 Days · Moderate · 4,200 m
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Seven days, seven alpine lakes, and not a single dull kilometre. The Great Lakes trail hops pass after pass between Sonamarg and Naranag, dropping into meadow valleys where turquoise water mirrors 5,000-metre peaks. Widely called the most beautiful trek in India — we'd argue the Himalaya.
₹18,500 / person · Jul–Sep departures
Book This TrekRoute at a glance
D1–2
Sonamarg → Nichnai → Vishansar
Climb out of the pines into open meadowland, crossing Nichnai Pass (4,100 m) to camp beside Vishansar's glassy blue water.
D3–4
Gadsar Pass → Satsar
The trek's high point at 4,200 m, then a descent past Gadsar — the "lake of flowers" — to the seven pocket lakes of Satsar.
D5–7
Gangbal Twin Lakes → Naranag
Boulder ridges open onto Gangbal and Nundkol beneath Mount Harmukh, before the long pine descent to the ancient temples of Naranag.
6 Days · Moderate · 4,000 m
Tarsar Marsar Trek
Two almond-shaped lakes divided by a single ridge — Tarsar bright and welcoming, Marsar moody and often veiled in cloud. Starting from Aru's postcard meadows near Pahalgam, this is the gentler sibling of the Great Lakes: fewer crossings, softer camps, equally staggering beauty.
₹16,900 / person · Jun–Sep departures
Book This TrekRoute at a glance
D1–2
Aru → Lidderwat → Shekwas
River-side trails through shepherd villages and pine forest, camping in broad grazing meadows below the ridgelines.
D3–4
Tarsar Lake & Tarsar Pass
Camp on Tarsar's shore, then cross the 4,000 m pass for the classic top-down view of both lakes at once.
D5–6
Marsar viewpoint → Sundersar → Aru
A dawn walk to peer down at secretive Marsar, then an easy descent back through Sundersar's meadows to Aru.
2 Days · Challenging · 4,390 m
Mount Apharwat Summit
The peak that towers over our winter classroom, climbed in a single push from Gulmarg. Ride the Gondola to Phase 2, then earn the final ridgeline on foot — a short, sharp ascent to 4,390 m with the whole Pir Panjal at your feet and, on clear days, Nanga Parbat on the horizon.
Includes a night at an alpine camp, summit certificate, and the best sunrise photograph you will ever take.
₹7,500 / person · Jun–Oct departures
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4 Days · Moderate · 4,120 m
Sunset Peak Expedition
Named for the hour it was made for. This four-day ridge journey from Yusmarg climbs through fir forest and shepherd pastures to a high camp facing due west — where every evening the Pir Panjal ignites in orange and violet. Summit morning delivers a 360° panorama from Kashmir valley to the distant Karakoram.
₹12,800 / person · Jun–Sep departures
Book This ExpeditionOn Every Trek
Full-service Himalayan camping
Included
- Certified trek leader & local guides
- Alpine tents, sleeping bags & mats
- All meals, snacks & unlimited kahwa
- Ponies / porters for group equipment
- Permits, camping fees & forest charges
- First-aid, oximeter checks & oxygen backup
Not Included
- Transport to trailheads (arrangeable)
- Personal trekking clothing & shoes
- Offloading of personal backpacks
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included
The Local Difference
Why book with Gulmarg Ski Club
Fourteen years, twelve thousand guests and a rating we protect more carefully than fresh powder.
Locals, not agents
Founded and run by Gulmarg-born guides since 2011. We open doors — and valleys — that ordinary operators never see.
Safety, handled
Certified, first-aid-trained teams, conservative calls and 24/7 support so you can relax into the journey.
Fully flexible
Every itinerary bends to you — dates, pace, comfort level and add-ons. Tell us your dream and we build around it.
Good to Know
Plan with confidence
Best season
High routes July–mid-September; Apharwat and Sunset Peak June–October.
Full support
Certified leaders, camp crew and ponies for group kit — you carry only a daypack.
Every level
From gentle first treks to challenging summit pushes; each trek page lists a clear difficulty.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
For Kashmir Great Lakes and Tarsar Marsar, you should comfortably walk 10–12 km with a daypack. If you can jog 5 km in around 35–40 minutes after a few weeks of training, you're ready.
Fresh, hot and plentiful — Kashmiri and North Indian vegetarian meals cooked in camp, with eggs, porridge, soups, evening snacks and unlimited kahwa.
No. Ponies and our support crew carry tents, sleeping bags, mats and kitchen equipment. You carry only a daypack with water, layers and personal items.
Our itineraries build in gradual ascent and acclimatisation. Guides are wilderness first-aid trained, carry oximeters and follow strict monitoring protocols each evening.
July to mid-September for the high routes (Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar), and June to October for Apharwat and Sunset Peak.
The lakes are waiting. The meadows are blooming.
July and August departures fill months ahead — reserve your trek dates today.