Kounsarnag Trek

Kounsarnag Trek is one among the most famous high altitude Alpine trek in Kashmir. The Lake is Oligotrophic in nature & is the largest high-altitude lake in Kashmir with a maximum length of 2.35 kms and maximum width of 825 mts. The best thing about Kaunsarnag trek is that one gets the mesmerizing views of Ice bergs floating on the surface of lake. This adds to the beauty of the lake to the extend that one feels himself in Antarctica

Trek Details

  • Total Trek distance: 46 kms
  • Duration: 6 Nts & 7 Days
  • Trek Type: Intermediate to Advance
  • Average Elevation : 2500 to 3880 Mts (8750 to 13880 Ft)
  • Best Time : Mid June to End September
  • Starting Point – Aharbal
  • End Point – Aharbal
  • Highlights – Kounsarnag Lake, Mahinag Spring, Aharbal waterfall, Vashav River, Kongwattan
    Meadow, Gurwatan. Flora & Fuana
  • GPS Coordinates : 33°𝟑𝟎′37’N 74°𝟒𝟔′𝟏𝟗′𝐄

Day wise Itinerary

Arrive Srinagar Airport & Proceed to Check in at your hotel Houseboat. Later local sightseeing
of Srinagar City. Evening Back to the Houseboat. Dinner & overnight at Houseboat Hotel.

(Aharbal – Mahinag 14 Kms) After early breakfast, Procced to Aharbal (Approx 65 Kms & will
take 3 hrs). Stop at huge waterfall at Aharbal also known as Niagra of Kashmir, Kaunsarnag lake is
actual source of the waterfall flowing in the form of Vaishav river. We will have tea coffee snacks at the
beautiful fall & the prepare for the trek. One the way pass through Pine forests along with the sounds
of Gushing water streams and chirping of birds. One can also witness some beautiful verities of wild
flowers. Arrive Kongwattan meadow nestled by pine forests & mighty Himalayan mountains. Dry lunch
break at Kongwattan. Later procced further and stop at Mahinag for a night halt. Overnight stay at
Mahinag spring in tents. (Trek gradient – basic to intermediate)

(Mahinag to Kounsarnag 9 kms) Today morning after breakfast at Mahinag spring, pack your
stuff and proceed to Kounsarnag lake. This leg of trek is very steep and challenging. On the way one
has to pass through huge rocks and cross river streams at many occasions. Arrive Kaunsarnag
campsite & set your tents. Post tent installation & other stuff we have free time to explore Lake & its
surroundings. Overnight at KounsarNAG Lake in Tents.

After breakfast, start your trek towards Ashtar meadow, we will cross through Shaliganga
river. Ashtar Velley is the most beautiful part of your trek & one can see Sunset Peak from very close
at Ashtar. You will spend a good tand set your tents. Enjoy free time at lake side among beautiful
snowclad mountains. Overnight at Kaunsarnag Lake.

After breakfast one can visit lake from the opposite side and then head back. Tonight we will
stay in Kongwattan meadow. Overnight at Kongwattan meadow.

After breakfast pack your tents and trekking gear and proceed back to Aharbal via same route.
Arrive Aharbal & then meet your vehivcle at parking and proceed back to Srinagar. Overnight at
Srinagar Hotel.

After breakfast checkout from Srinagar hotel & proceed to Airport to board your return flight
back home as per flight details.
Tour Ends.

Trek Inclusions

  • Tent Accommodation on dbl/trpl sharing
  • Breakfast, packed Lunch & Dinner
  • Refreshments
  • All trekking gear (Sleeping bags, Mattresses, Toilet Tent, Air Pillows, walking sticks, headlights, tent lights, Rain Coats,
  • Professional trekking guide, trek leader and other staff
  • Medical attention & first aid facility
  • Transport facility wherever required
  • Airport pickup & drop
  • Hotel accommodation in Yusmarg.
  • Houseboat accommodation in Dal Lake
  • Srinagar Local sightseeing.

Trek Exclusions

  • Any Air or Train Fare
  • Personnel expenses
  • Anything as an optional and in activities
  • Tips

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