Aharbal Kounsarnag Trek

Trek Duration

3 Nights & 4 Days

Total Distance

46 kilometers

Difficulty Level

intermediate

27,000/person

including all taxes

Aharbal Kounsarnag Trek

An absolutely stunning trek can be found in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir called the Aharbal Kousarnag Trek. The walk starts at the well-known Aharbal Waterfall and continues through lovely valleys, verdant forests, and picturesque meadows. You may observe residents’ traditional way of life as the trail goes through small communities. The tranquil Kousarnag Lake, which is situated at an elevation of 4,000 metres above sea level, is the trek’s high point. The lake is encircled by snow-capped mountains and is revered by the inhabitants as a spiritual location. The walk is a wonderful opportunity for nature lovers and adventure seekers to discover the region’s natural splendour and offers breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas.The best time to undertake this trek is from May to October when the weather is pleasant and the views are clear.

What's included

Logistics & Support

Professional hosts and logistics like carriage horses to carry all the heavy load to keep you light on the trail.

Equipments

All camping equipments like tents, toilet tents, sleeping bags, walking sticks, rain ponchos, tent lights etc.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus few tea sessions to keep you up and active on the trails or warm on a cold night alongside the Lake.

Transportation

Transport facilities will be provided from Srinagar to Aharbal and return to srinagar.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Aharabal - Gurwattan - Mahinag

Trek starts from Gurwattan walking on the trail overlooking the Aharbal river on your right and in 2 hours we are at Kongwattan which is a beautiful vast meadow. From Kongwattan in about 3 to 4 hours you reach Mahinag which is a vast river basin where the raging river widens across the basin and humbles in its intensity. We camp for the night at the beginning of Mahinag.. Total distance covered in the first day 13 kms.. gentle ascent of almost 800 meters

Day 2: Mahinag - Kounsarnag Lake

Next day we start the trek to Kounsarnag which is 7 Kms. The trek starts with a gradual ascent through rocky mountains and boulders and then opens up to the Mahinag river basin with a short descent. This is one of the attractions of the Journey as you walk the wide river basin and grassy meadows towards the final challenge which is the steep ascent on the mountain overlooking the Kounsarnag Lake. As you climb over the ridge, the amazing Kounsarnag opens up in front of you with a backdrop of majestic glacial mountains. We set up camp for the night and enjoy the enchanting environment of this beautiful water body.

Day 3: Kounsarnag Lake - Mahinag

We trek back towards Mahinag and setup our return transit camp for the night. Enjoy the gushing waters alongside the campsite and a bonfire to keep you warm.

Day 4: Mahinag - Gurwattan - Aharbal

Return trek to Gurwattan Aharbal and drive back to Srinagar.

Essential Requirements

  • Proper hiking boots with good grip and ankle support
  • Lightweight and moisture-wicking clothing suitable for trekking
  • Warm layers such as a fleece jacket and a down jacket for chilly nights
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket and pants
  • Sun hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Insect repellent
  • Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
  • Trekking poles for stability on uneven terrain

Health Requirements

  • A healthy resting pulse rate should fall within the range of 60 to 90 beats per minute.
  • The ideal blood pressure range at rest is between 75-85 for diastolic and 100-130 mm Hg for systolic.
  • A normal resting respiratory rate is between 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
  • The absence of conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart Problems, Very High Blood Pressure, and other illnesses is desirable.
  • There should be no issues with liver or kidney function.
  • It is preferable not to have a pacemaker implant.