We will arrive at our first campground, Shitkadi, which is just 15 kilometres from Sonamarg, after driving by road for 80 km. In the evening when you arrive at the campground, tea and snacks will be provided. The Trek Leader will then assign us our tents and give us a briefing on the dos and don'ts for the campground and the path. Additionally, some icebreaker exercises are required so that you may get to know your colleagues a little better and have a fun walk ahead of you. Before beginning the hike, eat meals and get plenty of rest. Camping in Shitkadi for the night.

After eating breakfast in the Shitkadi campground, we rise early at 6 am and go to our next campsite, Nichnai. We aim to leave as early as possible since the trek is lengthy and largely steep. For the first section of the path, we will leave the roadhead behind and begin our arduous ascent uphill towards table top, a huge grassland ringed by Gujjar huts that throng the area throughout the summer months to feed their cattle. There are also a few dhabas nearby that offer maggie, omelettes, and tea beside traditional Kashmiri views of the Thajwas glacier and Sonamarg town in the background. As we go on, we pass through the Silver Birch or Bhojpatri woods. Hindu tradition places historical weight on these trees since it was on their barks that the first written writings were composed. We go along the mountain stream's edge, stopping often to replenish our water bottles and cool down our aching feet in the chilly stream water. We will camp in the stony meadows of Nichnai today after leaving the tree line. From the Nichnai campground, take in the breathtaking sunset vista. Stay the night at Nichnai Campground.

After breakfast, we quickly start the hike and begin our climb toward Nichnai pass. The ascent begins gradually, and we cautiously cross the creek before moving on to the scree and rock-filled terrain. The hike becomes more difficult and the incline higher from this point on. Plan properly to preserve energy as the climb to the top of the pass requires a lot of both time and energy. As we ascend the pass, we are encircled by angular stony mountains covered with glaciers and moraines. We snap pictures of the surroundings from the top of the pass before starting the ascent to our campground. Once again, the scene changes from a barren, rocky area to a beautiful, multicoloured valley. Walking through these verdant meadows instantly takes you to a fantasy setting that you may have dreamed visiting. After arriving at the Vishansar campground, we'll take a break to unwind our sore muscles after the hike. Then, in the evening, we'll go to Vishansar Lake and take pictures while strolling around the lake. At our campground in Vishansar, we'll call it a night.

We keep this day free to unwind and aid our body's acclimatisation as we ascend in altitude during the hike. Use this day to take your company to the lakes Kishansar and Vishansar. And keep yourself occupied by playing various games. You could discover some local Shepherd boys playing cricket if you're fortunate. To pass the time, you may even play a game of cricket with them.

We're travelling today to Gadsar Lake, which is located at a whopping height of 4200 metres above sea level, through the Gadsar Pass. We'll start the hike by travelling the same path we used to get to Vishansar Lake. This is your last opportunity to snap pictures if you haven't already because we will be crossing Vishansar Lake again today. We will continue to hike up toward Kishansar Lake after passing Vishansar Lake. The water in this lake, which is crystal pure and changes colour as the light moves throughout the day, is equally enthralling to see. From this point on, the route becomes steep, and to carefully go to the top of the pass, we even have to gently set our feet on unstable rocks. The view is really magnificent from above. Vishansar and Kishansar, two magnificent lakes, are on one side, while Gadsar Lake and two more mountain lakes are on the other. Following the pass, the trail descends steeply for more than an hour until the valley widens into lovely meadows. We will pause at Gadsar Lake for a while to take in the scenery before continuing on to our campground. Stay the night in the Gadsar campground.

Keep your picture IDs close at hand since we will be passing an army base where security personnel will inspect them. Our journey begins with a hard elevation, and then the route flattens out into a more comfortable walking surface. Today's trail's landscape is quite different from what we've seen on our prior days of walking. In contrast to the beautiful green meadows and grasslands that we have passed on the trek the previous days, the valley is more barren and has less flora. The topography returns to the verdant, rich scenery we have been experiencing when we pass the army camp. The scenery becomes prettier as we get closer to Satsar Lake. Seven nearby lakes in the valley gave Satsar Lake its name. We continue on to our campground, where we will spend the night, after taking in the scenery of the lakes.

We shall be getting closer to Gangabal and the twin lakes Nandakol today. We begin at our campground with a little incline before beginning a sharp drop that will last for the most of our trip until we arrive at the campsite. We continue to go forward as the route leads us up, down, and then back up the mountain as it changes to match its incline. The boulder portion and loose rock on our route would be the primary challenge for us today. We arrive at Zajibal Pass, the last pass of the hike, after navigating the boulders. Spend some time relaxing and admiring the vista of Gangabal and Nandkol while perched atop the pass. We can see our campground in the distance as we come down from the Pass. Spend the night in the Gangabal campground to recharge for the last day of our hike.

Today's drive will be all downhill until we reach the Naranag roadhead, so our knees will be receiving a wonderful battering. Keep moving away from the creek and toward the ridge line as we begin our descent. On the hike, you'll be able to see Harmukh Mountain, the second-highest peak in Kashmir Valley. We may stop at one of the many tea shops we will pass along the way to rest our knees. Finally, we arrive at the road, where we will bid our trip leader, crew, and other colleagues a tearful farewell.

This day is held back only in case anything unexpected happens, like terrible weather, etc. If this day is used, you must provide the trek leader money in exchange for the usage of this additional day.