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Package Overview

Kashmir with its unparalleled beauty, postcard-perfect scenes and almost European vistas frankly need no introduction. The Nafraan Valley trek traverses some of the hidden jewels in the Kashmiri mountainscape – the pristine alpine high altitude lakes of Harnag and Harbagwan. If you are looking for green meadows filled with colourful wildflowers, pristine colour changing water lakes, meandering streams and amazing Himalayan views from high passes, then the Nafraan Valley is the most highly recommended trek.
Starting from the popular hill station Aru, the trail follows ancient routes taken by the Gujjars, the nomadic shepherds of Kashmir. Every day on the trail, trekkers are treated to breathtaking views of rugged snowcapped mountains, colourful grasslands, and trout- filled
crystal clear lakes. There are also high passes to be crossed, the highest being at 3700 mts and rocky terrains to be navigated frequently. It is a physically and mentally challenging trek and would require the trekkers to be physically fit and to have a penchant for the Himalayan remoteness to enjoy this trek.

Trek Fact
Grade: Moderate/Difficult.
Altitude: Max. altitude at Harnag pass at 3650m
Temperature: One can expect the temperature to range from 25 degrees Celsius during the day and drop down to as low as 5 degrees Celsius during the night. Do note that due to wind chills, it can feel a lot colder, especially during evenings and nights. Trek Duration: 6 days. Trek Season: June – September Base Camp: Aru How to reach Base camp: Aru is situated at a distance of 100kms from Srinagar and can be reached in approximately 5 hours. To reach Srinagar, you can take a train to Jammu and take a taxi/bus ride for the rest of the journey. You can also take the flight to Srinagar from Delhi or Mumbai with or without a stopover at Jammu. By bus, Srinagar is linked by the National Highway 1A to the rest of the country. Nearest Airport / Rail line/road connectivity: The nearest airport is the Sheikh ul Alam Airport, also known as the Srinagar airport. Jammu is the nearest rail connectivity point and is well connected to all major cities by trailDay 1: Report to base camp

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Assemble at the base camp – Aru village.

  For trekkers coming from different parts of the country, cabs can be arranged on request and an additional trekker costsharing basis to pick you up from Srinagar THE HIMALAYAB IBEX trek leaders will receive you at Aru.
  Meals: Tea & Snacks, Dinner and stay at camp

  • Themes Camping, Trekking
• Day 2 : Trek from Aru to Gagad Patri 2800m ( 5 hours )

  Begin early morning and start ascending towards the Gagad party campsite on a Pine tree-lined route. Enjoy beautiful views of Aru and the Katrinag valley en route and from the campsite
  Ascend into the Girwar Gujjar huts via Kootpatri crossing streams. From the left of Girwar, take the left-hand trail towards forested pine woods. The valley opens up giving views of Gagad PatrI
  Overnight stay in tents
  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Tea& Snacks, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 3 : Trek from Gagad Patri to Nafraan Valley (3500m, 6 hours)

  Today’s trek will comprise a gradual and gruelling ascent towards Nafraan Valley
  Enroute to Nafraan Valley, you would be crossing Kanzal patri, Araam Patri which has major Gujjar settlements during summer months. Once you reach Aaram Patri, you would ascend a moraine patch for about two hours towards Dinga pain which is a mini version of Nafraan with beautiful meadows. From here Nafraan camp is an hour climb on a rocky patch.
  Overnight stay in tents.
  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Tea& Snacks, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Mountaineering
• Day 4 : Trek from Nafraan Valley to Harnag lake via Harnag Pass ( 3650 m, 9 hrs )

  Start your day early and it's a gruelling ascend towards Harnag pass.
  Getting to the Harnag pass at 3650 m is no easy task and is going to take a toll on your legs and back & with the last stretch being steep. However, the scintillating views at the top of the pass more than compensate for it
  From the pass, descent into flat meadows covered with brightly coloured wildflowers to reach the Harnag Lake.
  Head back towards the pass and we would camp at Aaram Patri crossing Nafraan Valley. Overnight stay in tents.
  Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Tea&Snacks, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Trek from Araam Patri to Patri via Araam Patri pass ( 3550 m, 7 hours )

  Today, you begin with a two-hour steep climb up the mountains to cross Aaram Pass. • Traverse the mountain from the pass from the ridge line and you are treated to the majestic views of Tulain peak, Wakalbal glacier, & Kanital glacier
  You will be physically and mentally challenged today as you cross rocky and steep terrain, cross a few ridges and climb mountains to arrive for a break at Baj Patri. We would just enjoy the views of Baj Patri top from below and would not climb the top
  A moderate descent, a few ups and downs, and traverse into green meadows which lead to the Patri
  Overnight stay in tents
  Meals -Breakfast, Lunch, Tea& Snacks, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Mountaineering
• Day 6 : Trek from Baj Patri to Mondlan ( 7 hours )

  On the final day, we trek past a tree line, some grassy lands and towards the pine forest cover. Follow the forest line for about 6-7kms and descend into the Mondlan village.
  For people opting for homestay at Mondlan at an additional cost, you will be provided lunch on arrival, Once you are refreshed you could relax at Mondlan till evening.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 7 : check out after breakfast for people opting for Mondlan stay

  Cabs can be arranged on request and trekker expense to take you to Srinagar from the village. Please let us know during registration if you would like to opt for the dropped service to Srinagar
  For people opting houseboat at Srinagar at an additional cost, you will have to board a taxi(own expense) to Srinagar after the trek and reach the Srinagar houseboat by evening, Dinner and breakfast are provided at the houseboat, Day 7 checkout after breakfast
  Meals : Breakfast & lunch only

  • Themes Mountaineering

Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Accommodation in dome tent (2/3 per tent)
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary on a fixed menu/ buffet basis.
• Camping Equipment: Tents, Sleeping bags, mats.
• All charges for guides, cooks, helpers, and horses.

Exclusions

• Trek permit, airfares, airport taxes and anything not mentioned in the inclusions and itinerary.
• Internal transportation cost as per itinerary from Srinagar to Aru & Mondlan to Srinagar.
• Backpack offloading: Trekkers are expected to carry their backpacks. If the trekker cannot carry his/her backpack due to physical inability and chooses to offload on mules, this will be at an additional cost
• Meals, tea, coffee, mineral water, tips, and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Doctor, telephone, laundry and other personal expenses
• Cost of personal emergency exit or expenses due to external factors such as climatic conditions
• Travel insurance
• Mondlan homestay or Srinagar houseboat charges.

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Rajawala, P.O.Ashok Ashram Chiliyo, Vikasnagar Dakpathar - 248125
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