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Salnai Lashnai Trek
Highlights
- The Salnai Lashnai trek begins at Naranag Village which serves as a campsite for many alpine lake treks and is also known for the ruins of many ancient temples.
- You will traverse through three meadows throughout the trek, namely; Dhumail meadow, Marchoi meadow and the Pokhri meadow.
- The Dhumail meadow is especially famous for bird watching and trout fishing.
- You will visit Lashnai Lake on the evening of the 2nd day and will camp beside the lake for a night.
- The Salnai Lashnai trek is a less travelled, moderately easy, and extremely fascinating trek that can be easily covered in a good 4 days by any averagely fit person.
Overview
If you have been meaning to get away from the city life, from the workplace, from your home, or maybe even the people around you then Salnai Lashnai trek has got to be the smoothest escape of all your options. Where else can you find some of the most beautiful meadows of Kashmir, complementing weather, rich cultural topography, drool-worthy picturesque landscapes, and absolutely minimal crowd? At Salnai Lashnai Trek of course! There is absolutely no match to it when it comes to being serene, overwhelmingly beautiful, and just equally unexplored and unexploited.
This trek is lesser-known and generally still less opted for by tourists, although at the same time it remains a top priority amongst offbeat trekking enthusiasts since it unfolds into a rich package of thrill, mood, and colors. There is room for just about the right amount of adrenaline spikes, emotional voyage, and of course feasts to the eyes. The entire trek is an example of nature's unbelievably beautiful intricacy. There is a blend of meadows, valleys, alpine lakes, and mountain ranges as if someone very carefully crafted this place into a mesmerizing piece of land full of surprises. The Shalnai Lashnai Trek is worth way more than the appreciation and validation that it has received so far. It is truly an epitome of beauty and solace; a perfect hideout for spending some quality time in your own company and for simply existing in the realm of wild nature. The Salnai Lashnai Trek marks its beginning from the village of Naranag in Kashmir. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is undoubtedly a pack of various wholesome experiences that more than often birth beautiful emotions in you. The state has sufficient scope to take you on rides of thrills and chills through serene and heartwarming meadows, crystal clear blue lakes that are most likely to bestow you with genuine comfort and satisfaction, majestic mighty mountain ranges, pristine rivers, and many more captivating things than the above mentioned that shall quite easily meet the wildness of your wanderlust. That is precisely why Kashmir has received so many glorious titles, it witnesses a huge number of tourists all around the year since it has something special to offer during all seasons. From trekking on lush green meadows, sightseeing snow-capped mountains, enjoying lunch beside alpine lakes and many rivers, to skiing and much more, the state offers everything under the sky for anyone who dwells in and admires adventure.
TrekMunk has a variety of trekking expeditions and tour packages to suit your needs and preferences. We have a dedicated team of experienced and well-informed trekkers and guides who are ever ready to help you, accompany you, and take you to your desired destinations without any hassles.
The Salnai Lashnai Trek is brought to you by our team that has crafted a well-thought itinerary for the same. The trek begins from the Naranag village of the Ganderbal district that is situated approximately 50 km away from the Sheikh-Ul-Alam International airport in Srinagar. As soon as you open your arms at the airport, you will be welcomed by our hospitable team members. You will then be escorted to the vehicles that will drive you to the campsite at Naranag village. It takes about 2 hours of drive from the airport to reach this valley that lies at an altitude of 7450 ft approximately.
Narang is not just famous for serving as a base camp for many alpine lake treks but is also famous for the ruins of ancient temples that continue to remain significantly valuable for many believers of Lord Shiva even today. On your way towards the village, you can indulge in sightseeing and admire the state of Kashmir for its natural beauty, freshness, and simplicity. After reaching the campsite, as you place your foot in this holy valley, a sense of calmness shall subtly overwhelm you since Naranag is a village nestled away from the grip of commercialization; it sits quietly amidst giant mountain ranges and has a very limited population. You can stroll around the village for a while, indulge in communicating with the locals to get a crisp idea of the lives in the mountains, watch animals graze the fresh grasses, and or rest after the long drive to wash off the tiredness.
After a while, you will proceed towards the Dhumail meadow. It will be an hour-long easy trek. You will pass through pine forests, many local hilly houses, and little streams, all along with beautiful landscapes. The river wangat will accompany you all the way to the Dhumail meadow that is known for the beautiful species of birds and fishes that have been housing there forever. You can indulge in various activities, including bird watching, trout fishing, etc. This will bring the first day of your trip to an end where you will camp in the Dhumail meadow for the night stay.
On the second day, you will begin trekking towards the Marchoi meadow to ultimately reach Lashnai Lake. It will be a long, tiring yet equally fascinating and thrilling trek. You will find yourself traversing through the wilderness and admiring the beautiful colors of nature. It will take as much as 6 hours for you to reach the Lashnai lake campsite which is situated at a height of 13415 ft. You will spend the rest of your day there and camp beside the lake for the night. The next day, you may explore the areas around the lake and take up short hiking tours as well after which, you will begin to descend towards the Pokhri meadow lying at 960 ft of height. The downward trek will be equally long and tiring and so Pokhri meadow will be the campsite for the overnight stay on the 3rd day of your trip. On the fourth and the last day, you will trek further down, towards the Naranag village to make the end meet the beginning and bring your trip to a full circle. You will then be driven back to the airport on the same day.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Srinagar to Naranag village, trek from Naranag village to Dhumail meadow
As soon as you land at the Sheikh-Ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar of Kashmir, you will be blown away by the freshness and mist in the cool winds of the region and you will find yourself already appreciating the decision of making it to this Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. You will be delighted to find our hospitable team waiting outside to escort you to the vehicles and drive you to the first campsite of the trek to Salnai Lashnai Lakes. Seat yourself comfortably and enjoy the 2-hour long drive to the village of Naranag, an absolutely delightful hamlet nestled in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir. On your way to Naranag, you will come across nature’s bounty and will find yourself hooked to the window seat of the vehicle. There will be a sufficient number of majestic mighty peaks to admire, rivers to drool over and mesmerizing landscapes to completely fall in love with the state of Kashmir. As you will enjoy your drive gasping and admiring the pristine beauty of nature in Kashmir, son you will find yourself at the village of Naranag. Naranag is not just a comfortable and suitable campsite for many alpine lake treks but it also has great significance in the Hindu religion. The village has ruins of ancient temples also known as Wangat Temple Complex that is a highly admired and sought-after place especially by the believers of Lord Shiva. After you reach the village, you may rest for a while or stroll around the village to catch a fresh breath amidst mountains. There is also an old sanctuary nearby which you may visit if you would like to. You can interact with the locals to catch a glimpse of their lives in the hamlet surrounded by mountains, meadows, and rivers. After a while, you will proceed towards the Dhumail meadow to reach the campsite for your overnight stay. The Dhumail meadow is beautiful in all aspects and is an ideal place to serve as the beginning point for the trek to Salnai Lashnai Trek. You will reach the meadow in an hour or so and soon call off the day with a delicious stomach-filling dinner.
Meals : L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Time Taken : 3 hours
Altitude : 7,710 ft
Distance : 50 km
Day 2: Trek from Dhumail meadow to Lashnai campsite
The Dhumail meadow is also very famous for bird-watching and trout fishing in the river Wangat which remains an obedient companion to quite some appreciable distance. Keep an eye on the species of bird that you come across as you traverse through the Dhumail meadow towards the Lashnai Campsite. The trek to the Lashnai campsite will be an exhausting and energy-consuming one but with sufficient rest breaks and a steady pace, it can be covered by any averagely fit person. The best time to visit the Salnai Lashnai Lakes is between the months of May to October. Depending upon your aspirations from the trek, you can choose a suitable month for the same. If you are looking for ice and snow-capped mountains on your trek, the month of May can serve you to some extent, If it is lush green meadows and bright colorful landscapes that you are after then the months of September and October can serve you best. Whatever be the month of choice, you will certainly have a wholesome experience on this trek and that is our word. As you steadily move uphill, you will enter into the Marchoi and Pokhri meadows to find yourself reaching closer and closer to the campsite at Lashnai Lake. It will take approximately 6 hours for you to reach the campsite, take a break, and indulge in a scrumptious lunch to fill you with some warms delicacies and regain energy. Hike up to nearby areas or chill around with friends for some time. You will then proceed to have your delicious dinner, post which you may go to sleep to wash off the tiredness of the day.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Time Taken : 6 hours
Altitude : 11198 ft
Distance : 12 km
Day 3: Lashnai Twin Lakes exploration and descend to Pokhri meadow
The third day will be the most happening day of your trip. You will begin with a healthy and warm breakfast cooked by our team members to fill you with energy and mood for the day. Quickly freshen up and have your breakfast to kick start the day. You will trek towards the twin lakes today to explore them in and out. Soon you will find the majestic and overwhelming beauty of nature unfold before you. The twin lakes are pristine crystal blue colored lakes that reflect the freshness and a sense of holiness in their being. Enjoy the wholesome panoramic views of the beauties and spend some quality time besides the lakes. The lakes are situated at a whopping altitude of 13415 ft, you will be able to notice many notable mountain peaks from here. Enjoy the serene and overpowering calmness of nature. After spending a good amount of time by the lakes, you will proceed towards the Pokhri Meadow to begin your journey back to the Naranag village. You will take a lunch break in between to rest and energize yourself, post which you will continue your steady descend towards the Naranag village. Pokhri meadow will mark as the third campsite of your journey. You will stay over at the meadow tonight. Enjoy your last moments in the meadow and feel every bit of the adrenaline rush that you dreamt of before the trek. Chill for a while and call off the day to make space for sufficient time to sleep and relax.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Time Taken : 7 hours
Altitude : 13415 ft
Distance : 10 km
Day 4: Trek from Pokhri meadow to Naranag and drive from Naranag village to Srinagar
Wake up to the Sun for the last time amidst the mountains on this trip. Stretch your arms and take a good stroll around the meadow to soak in healthy sunshine and kick start the last day of your trek to the Salnai Lashnai Trek. You may freshen up and proceed to have a deliciously warm breakfast meal. Enjoy your breakfast and buckle up to proceed towards the Naranag village; the first and last destination of your expedition. Begin your trek downwards and retrace the same trials that took you to the lakes to return to the Naranag Village. It will take approximately 5 hours of trek to reach the Naranag Village with an average pace. Shortly, you will find yourself at the beginning point of your trek. At this point, you will be able to spot the vehicles that will drive you back to the airport. You may rest for a while and then indulge in a piping hot lunch meal which will be your last meal on this trek. Soon after, you may hop onto your vehicles to bring your trek to an end and proceed towards the airport with a bag full of rich and nostalgic memories. Seat yourself comfortably and enjoy your drive back to the airport as you leave behind the beautiful hamlet and proceed towards your hometown.
Meals : B, L
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Time Taken : 5 hours trek and 2 hours drive
Altitude : 10328 ft
Distance : 13 km
How To Reach
We will arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Srinagar. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Srinagar after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How To Reach:
By Air
Srinagar Airport is well connected to the major cities of the country. Frequent flights ply from Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Kolkata.
By Road
Srinagar is accessible from the other parts of the country via the National Highway 1D. The Srinagar Bus Stand is well connected to Delhi, Chandigarh, and Jammu.
By Rail
The Jammu Tawi Railway station is the most convenient stop, from where frequent buses and cabs are available for Srinagar.
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