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Gangbal Lake trek


 

Gangabal lakes trek
"Snowman adventure and travels" is a top adventure tour operator/company/agent in Kashmir and ladakh offer the affordable prices for budgeted traveler for trekking the famous Kashmir alpine  lake trek also know as gangbal lake trek or the great  lake trek from sonamarg to enjoy one of the enjoyable adventure activity/sport of trekking  on the high alpine meadows over some high passes offering some majestic views of Karakoram and pir panjal mountains of great himalayans

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Overview of Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes/kashmir Gangbal lake Trek
The trekking route of alpine adventure of Gangbal lake  trek or kashmir alpine lake trek /Great lake trek takes us in the exquisite natural beauty of Kashmir.The dramatic scenery unfolding before us as we stand among the majestic peaks of the Pir Panjal Range and the Karakorum.

The high trails of  Gangbal lake  trek or Kashmir Alpine lake trek.Great lake trek  takes us though lush green meadows dotted with innumerable wild flowers and past colorful highland lakes that team with many varieties of trout. We cross high passes, gazing in awe at the breathtaking views of Mt. Hurmukh (5380m) in the Pir Panjal range and Mt. Nangaparbath, known as  naked mountain  (8126m) in the Karakorum range.

The trip also provides an opportunity to observe the Nomadic Gujars and Bakarwals who travel vast distances to enable their cattle to graze on the rich summer grass.

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Facts about Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes/

Itinerary at Glance

Trek Facts

Day 1

Arrive Srinagar

Season

Early June to ending Nov

Day 2

In Srinagar

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Day 3

To Sonamarg

Accessibility

Road only

Day 4

To Nichinai

Accomodation in Srinagar

House boat

Day 5

To Vishan Sar

Accomodation on trek

camping

Day 6

To Krishan Sar

Trek Experience

Cultural/wilderness

Day 7

To Dubta pani

Trekking style

Trekking with camping crew

Day 8

To Gangbal

Terran Gradient

Introductory with 45 ˚ incline

Day 9

At Gangbal

Trekking skills

confident walker

Day 10

To Srinagar

Highest Point

4500 m

Day 11

In Srinagar

Ascent/Descend

500 to 1000 m

Day 12

Depart Srinagar

Fitness

Good fitness

 

 

Minimum Group size

No Minimum
 
 
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Intinerary In Brief of Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes                                                                     
Day 01    Arrive Srinagar (1585 m) 30 minutes drive and overnight house boat                                                                                                        Day 02    Half day sightseeing (1585 m), morning sightseeing ,overnight houseboat.                                                                                               Day 03.   To Sonamarg  (2723m) 4 hours. drive , 84 Km , Camp                                 Day 04.   To Nichinai (3620m)  4 -5 hours.13 Km, Camp                         Day 05.   To Krishansar (3680m) 4-5 hours. 15 Km, Camp                       Day 06 .   Dubta Pani (3280m) 4- 5 hours. 16, Camp                               Day 07     To  Gangabal Lakes (3570m)  7 -8 hours. 19 Km, Camp               Day 08 .   At Gangabal Lake (3570m). Rest Day, Camp                          Day 09     To Srinagar (1585m) 1 hour drive, house boat                          Day 10     In Srinagar(1585m), House boat                                                Day 11     Depart Srinagar

(Detailed Itinerary is available on Kashmir Alpine  Lakes PDF on the left column of this page)

 
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Service Exclusions  of Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes
Mineral water and beverages
Personal items
Travel insurance
Any medical expenses occurred
Personal laundry
Evacuation costs
Single supplements (additional costs on single supplements)

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Service Inclusions of Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners 
Airport transfers (additional charges for AC vehicle)
All land transfers (additional charges for AC vehicle)
Trained bilingual leader with wilderness first aid knowledge
Helpers(Sherpa) for setting up camp and other services
Professional Cook with support crew
A mess tent ( above 4 pax)A cook tent  (mess cum cook tent below 4 and below 4 person)
Two person tent on twin share base
Comprehensive wilderness medical kit 
Deluxe house boat accommodation in Srinagar
Trek kit bag, including sleeping bag, fiber filled and insulated mat
All park entrance fees and trekking permits
Pack horse/Ponies to carry all personal and group equipment
Insurance, protective clothing, food and shelter for  pony  men
sightseeing in Srinagar
Site entry fees



Travel Tips for Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes
Visa and Passport
Your passport should have at least six months of validity left and enough pages for visa extension. Visa are issued at the India embassies of your respective countries.They are valid for 120 days and must be obtained no more than six moths before your arrival in India.If you are visiting neighboring countries like Nepal then double/mufti entry visa is necessary.Visa extension can be easily obtained at New Delhi,in Srinagar and in Leh.
Travel Insurance
It is imperative to take out some insurance cover against sickness,evacuations  injury and loss of baggage.We also recommend to cover your reimbursement of cancellation fee and other non recoverable expenses which will be useful in case if you are forced to cancel your booking because of  accident or illness of a close family member.
Customs
Arrival :: The usual duty free regulation apply for India
Departure :: Upon departure your passport will be checked for any TBRE entries.
Money
Since you will transfer your 100% trip cost to us directly so all the money you need will be the pocket money for trip exclusions. A rough guide will be US $ 300  cash which will also include your tips to staff at the end of the trek from the day arrival to day of departure from Srinagar.You will need some extra money for your Overnight in Delhi on the way in and way out. In case you fall short you can get money from ATM  in New Delhi,Srinagar and Leh.
Post and Communication
Post:: For sending the post cards or Packages you need Visit the head post office on Srinagar on residency road to buy the stamp and post it form there for  quick delivery process reasons.
the easy way to receive the mail is to use our company address in Srinagar.Once we receive your mail it will be delivered to you at the very first instance.
Phone :: you can get a reception on your personal mobile phones here in Srinagar and Leh.You will need to get in touch with your service provider who will facilitate your reception in Srinagar.
Internet ::There are internet facility everywhere in Srinagar but not on the trek.
Electricity ::  The electric current is 230 V AC, 50 Hz. is widely available  but breakdowns ,blackouts and time sharing and load sharing are a routine.
Trekking  Season ::
The season for Trekking in Kashmir and Trekking in Ladakh  starts from Spring to Autumn through the glorious Summer. Spring which extends roughly from early May to ending March ,the summer from early April to ending August and the Autumn from early September to Late November.
Weather ::  
During the spring time the weather can be gloriously pleasant at 23˚C or chilly and windy at 6˚C.This is the season when Kashmir experience the rains but the showers are brief. During summer Kashmir experience an average temperature between 25˚C to 35˚C.At this time the whole valley is mosaic of varying shades of green rice field,alpine flowered meadows and different types of fruit trees like apples,cjherrier , almonds ,walnuts  and many more,Kashmir with its lakes and water ways at time time of the year is a heaven for the people from Indian plains to beat the heat .The onset of autumn is perhaps Kashmir loveliest season,is towards September when the green turns into gold then to russet to red.The highest temperature in September are around 23˚C and the night temperature dips to an average of 8˚C and  further drops by November.Please note that temperature on trek will be cooler than Srinagar due to altitude.The day temperature on the trek are almost as good as in Srinagar but can plummet as soon as the sun goes down.
Security of Valuables ::  
It is always safe to travel to Kashmir especially if you are travelling with well reputed and renowned travel companies like Snowman Adventures and Travels, as we take very good care of our clients as part of our services.Thing are not generally stolen but can be lost due to the negligence.Generally things are returned if left behind but you never know.It is therefore highly advised to look after your valuables,never leave them behind with out giving its responsibility to our accompanying staff or to someone from your group.
 Shopping  ::  
Price vary widely.Hotel shops usually have good quality goods but price to match.Even in such fixed price some negotiation are  appropriate.In the  bazaars and small shops bargaining is part of the shopping experience.There is an art to this.The more touristy place the higher is the asking price and greater its price flexibility.Vendors can be very persistent and persuasive which can become weary  In transaction take account of the economic distance between you and and the vendor.
Tipping ::  
Tipping is the part of tourism industry.Anyone offering you a service will expects a tip.These include drivers,guides,porter from the hotel etc,In restaurant a 10% tips will be expected;.When vising a religious places,a small offerings  is always made in form of generally money. An enthusiastic priest might  suggest you to donate Rs 100  but you will see that most of the worshiper give coins and notes of small denominations

( More Travel Tips in Kashmir Alpine Lakes PDF on the lift column of this page)



 Tour Cost of Gangbal lake Trek/ Kashmir Alpine Lakes/Kashmir Great lakes
Affordable tour cost of Kashmir Tour Packages,Kashmir Holiday Packages and Kashmir Honeymoon Packages as follow:

Cost     comming soon 
 
To reserve you place on one of the tours,you should complete the Booking form by clicking on   r BOOK  NOW     tab  and send it to Snowman Adventure and Travels office with the 100% of the cost of the trip by cash,Cheque or Bank transfer or credit card.
2. Mode of Payment
The price quoted in the brochure or on the snowmanadventures.com are for payment by cash,Cheque,Bank transfer or Credit card.Price quoted in the brochure or on the snowmanadventures.com are also subject to the change under the conditions moreover detailed at paragraph 4 of these terms and conditions.Price are quoted in Indian Rupees is only for SARC countries which will be equivalent to US $ as per the current exchange rate for the people living outside India.And all the payments must be paid in Indian currency. 
3. Cancellation of Trip
If you wish to cancel your tour,you must notify Snowman Adventure and Travels in writing.Once Snowman Adventures receives you notice cancellation will take effect subject to the following.
a. If cancellation take place 10 days prior to your arrival  date to Srinagar,your full deposit will be fortified.
b. If the cancellation takes place between 5 to 10 days your arrival date  to Srinagar 50 % of your tour cost will be fortified.
c.  If the cancellation takes place less than 5 days prior to your arrival  date to Srinagar 100 % of your tour cost will be fortified.
The tour price is quoted as a package.No partial credits or refunds will be give for the service not used.Any amount fortified which has not been paid to Snowman Adventures and Travels by you,will be recovered from you by Snowman Adventures and Travels as a debt due and payable
4. Amendments
If you wish to make an amendment to your tour arrangement,you must notify Snowman Adventures and Travels in writing,Each amendment to you tour arrangements will incur Rs 500 Indian as administration fee and you will be liable for any increase in airfares or operational expenses occasioned by the amendment.All administration fee must be paid before departure
5. Transfers
If you wish to transfer from one tour to another,you must notify Snowman Adventures and Travels in writing.Once Snowman Adventures And Travels receives your notice ,the transfer will take effect subject to the following:-
Transfer may only be made to another tour to commence with 15 days of your original date of arrival to Srinagar and the following transfer charges will apply:-
If your notice is received by Snowman Adventures and Travels more than 10 days prior to your original date of arrival to Srinagar,a Rupees 500 as transfer fee will apply per person.In addition any increase in airfares or operational services will be payable by you prior to your date of arrival to Srinagar or
If your notice is received between 10 to 7  days before your original date of arrival to Srinagar  50 % of your tour cost will be fortified. n addition any increase in airfares or operational services will be payable by you prior to your date of arrival to Srinagar or
If your notice is received less than 7 days before the original date of arrival to Srinagar 100 % of your tour cost will be fortified.
Please Note ::  Any request for amendment to tour arrangements or transfer from one tour to another is subject to availability of ground services(hotel etc) and the agreement in writing of Snowman Adventures  and Travels (Terms and Condition),however the transfer of trip from one person to another is not permitted .Transfers will only be accepted if you are transferring to another tour that arrives to Srinagar in the same season.The Kashmir tourist season start from Early march to end of Feb.( 12 moths validity)


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