Dubbed by many travelers as being “Heaven on Earth,” Kashmir, India is a spectacular place to visit for a holiday. Apart from the many gems within the city, you also have something spectacular to look forward to, in the mountains. Let’s explore how much we can see of Great Lakes Trek in 7 days.
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Exploring Great Lakes
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek takes you on an unforgettable hike to see six beautiful alpine lakes in the folds of the Himalayas. If you enjoy manifesting your inner Dora the Explorer, you’ll love going on this trek.
The entire Kashmir Great Lakes Trek covers 65 km (40.38 miles) and takes you up to a maximum altitude of 13,870ft (4,228 m). You’ll cover diverse terrains during the trek, from dry pebbled river banks to verdant flower-filled valleys.
The views afforded here are like no other. You experience a typically cold and snowy place at the peak of summer when you see the entire Kashmir valley come alive with color. The distant peaks, with their snowy ridges, make a subtle contrast against the radiance of the emerald rivers and rainbow valleys.
The trek is moderately complex, and prior trekking experience does help. This is predominantly because you’ll climb multiple hills for seven days to reach these hidden rivers.
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a beautiful experience that adventure lovers and high-altitude trekkers should not miss. It can be done alone, with friends, and even with kids.
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