How long is Gangabal Trek?

11.6 km, typically walked in 3–4 days.

Gangabal Trek · Kashmir Explorer

Important to know

High altitudeThis trek reaches 3,510 m. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500 m. Gain height slowly and turn back if symptoms start.

WildlifeGraded moderate risk. Keep food sealed at camp and give animals room on the trail.

Route

Play route

Out and back. The walk finishes where it started, and you come home along the trail you walked out on.

Directions

AMS zone > 3,500 m

2,294 m11.6 km · GPX-measured3,510 m

Along the route

2 points

Naranag villageStartkm 0.0 · 2,294 m
Gangabal LakeDestination · Turn back herekm 11.6 · 3,507 m

Distances are measured along the track from the road head.

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Gear checklist

safety

UV-protection sunglasses
Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm
Government photo ID
Medical certificate

medical

First-aid kit (ORS, painkillers, blister patches, antiseptic)
Acetazolamide (Diamox) — only on a doctor's prescription

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About this trek

This trek leaves the historic temple ruins at Naranag village and climbs steeply through pine forest up the Butshahi ridge before opening onto high pasture. Beyond the ridge lies Nundkol Lake, and a short climb further reaches Gangabal Lake at the foot of Mount Harmukh, one of Kashmir's most striking peaks. Most groups spend two nights at the lakes before descending the same ridge back to Naranag, making it one of the more accessible multi-day alpine treks near Srinagar.

Season window

Best windowJune · September

Getting there

Starting pointNaranag villageGanderbal, Kashmir

2,294 mTrailhead

About 34 km from Srinagar as the crow flies — the road is longer.

Directions to the trailhead

Trekker reports

No trekker reports yet. Conditions on this route change week to week — if you walk it, a short report on pass snow and river levels helps the next group. Reports are posted from the Kashmir Explorer app.