BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Jammu & Kashmir
Doodhpathri Trek
The Doodhpathri trek is an easy-to-moderate alpine meadow trek in Budgam, Kashmir, 42 km from Srinagar, rising to ~3,100 m.
3 days 3,100 mJul – Sep
Region · India
Kashmir
Alpine lakes & turquoise meadows
Kashmir's high-altitude meadow treks are unrivalled in India. The Great Lakes trek alone draws trekkers from around the world.
48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required
Top treks in Kashmir
Difficult
Jammu & Kashmir
Warwan Valley Trek
The Warwan Valley trek is an 85–100 km, 8–10 day difficult trek through the Pir Panjal ranges of J&K, reaching 2,900m to 4,800m elevation.
9 days 4,800 mJul – Sep
Moderate–Difficult
Jammu & Kashmir
Kolahoi Glacier Trek
The Kolahoi Glacier trek is a 40–46 km, 5-day moderate-to-difficult trail in Kashmir, rising from Aru Valley (2,438 m) to ~4,702 m. Best season: July–September.
5 days 5,425 mJul – Sep
Moderate–Difficult
Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is an 8-day, 72 km moderate-difficult route from Sonamarg to Naranag, crossing 7 alpine lakes and 4 passes up to 4,191 m, open July-mid-September.
8 days 4,191 mJul – Sep
When to trek in Kashmir
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Doodhpathri Trek
Jul – Sep
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Warwan Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
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Kolahoi Glacier Trek
Jul – Sep
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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Jul – Sep
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics from major cities
Delhi
Overnight train/bus to base towns. 8–12 hrs.
Mumbai
Flight to nearest hub + 6–10 hr drive.
Bangalore
Flight to Delhi/Chandigarh + onward.
Chandigarh
Closest hub for most Himachal/Uttarakhand treks.
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