Difficult
Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir Great Lakes
Seven turquoise alpine lakes, rolling meadows, and the most scenic high-altitude trek in India.
8 days 13,800 ftJul – 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
When to trek in Kashmir
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Kashmir Great Lakes
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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