November 2024

Skiing in Gulmarg

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Overview Gulmarg, located in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the premier skiing destinations in India, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and world-class skiing conditions. During the winter months, from December to February, Gulmarg transforms into a winter wonderland, attracting tourists from around the world for skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities. HTT Adventures 7-day ski program can be a great way to Learn, improve your skiing skills, enjoy the slopes, and explore different aspects of skiing, from technique to terrain.  Our 7-day skiing course is one of the most popular options for beginners looking to experience the thrill of skiing. It’s designed to provide ample time to learn the essential skills while also allowing participants to enjoy the stunning views and unique charm of Gulmarg.  Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect from the course: The first day of this ski course will start from the arrival day when you reach Gulmarg. Our representative will meet you at the airport and drive you to the picturesque Gulmarg resort. This scenic journey offers a taste of the natural beauty that awaits you. Gulmarg offers a truly magical, otherworldly experience with its breathtaking landscapes, making it an ideal destination for a ski course. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to a cozy cottage in Gulmarg, conveniently located near the ski slopes. After a refreshing evening, your instructor will host a welcoming session, introducing you to the course and providing important safety guidelines. You’ll also receive a detailed outline of the course inclusions, ensuring you know exactly what to expect during your stay. Once the formalities are over, you’ll have time to explore Gulmarg’s famous locations and soak in its picturesque charm. The next five days will focus entirely on learning and practicing skiing. Your instructor will teach you all the essential techniques, ensuring that by the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and safe skiing on basic slopes anywhere in the world. The morning sessions will begin with familiarizing you with the ski equipment, such as how to properly wear and tie your ski boots and how to adjust your skis. You’ll then learn key skiing skills, starting with balancing on the skis — a vital technique. The lessons will progress to mastering how to glide down the slopes, come to a safe stop, and turn effectively from left to right. You’ll also practice handling bumps and mounds on the slopes, and the instructor will guide you through how to safely rise after a fall and the best techniques for falling without injury. By the end of the course, you’ll have built a solid foundation in skiing, feeling capable and confident on the slopes, all while enjoying the stunning winter beauty of Gulmarg. Brief Itinerary Day 1: Arrival – Srinagar to Gulmarg Day 2: Introduction to Skiing Day 3: Snow Plough and Basic Turns Day 4: Skiing with Confidence – Stem Turns & Parallel Skiing Day 5: Refining Stem Turns & Parallel Skiing Day 6: Practicing What You’ve Learned Day 7: Skiing Course Assessment, Competition, Certification, and Medal Distribution Additional Notes: By the end of this 7-day program, you’ll have gained valuable skiing skills and built the confidence to continue progressing in your skiing journey! Included:

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Gangbal Trek

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THE BEAUTIFUL VALE OF GANGBAL VALLEY A Thrilling Experience into the beautiful vale of Gangbal valley. We are taking more energetic and adventure loving people that have the desire to visit unexplored places.Gangbal trek is the biggest and famous high altitude alpine trek in Kashmir. In the foothills of craggy mount Harmukh. The lake has a placid beauty uniquely its own. All through the summer the wild flowers bloom in profusion on its shores. Gangabal Lake trek is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful treks in Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir state. Gangabal is nestled at the foothill of Mount Haramukh and overwhelmingly one of the most beautiful lakes in the region. Naranag on the other hand is in the Ganderbal district and is known for its utterly scenic meadows and an ancient Shiva Temple. Naranag-Gangabal is a short trek that is best taken during the midsummer. The trekking trail is as beautiful as the destinations; Gangbal Lake Trek is the best all-season trek in India. Unlike other treks in India, it passes through crystal clear brooks, lush green meadows and beautiful gorges and ridges, thick jungle walk, snow-covered peaks. The trek is famous for many attractions. It has one of India’s largest alpine lakes (which is Kashmir’s largest alpine lake), Gangbal Lake, in its trail. The lake is fed with water by the glacier of Mount Harmukh, a legendry mountain considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva.  Mount Harmukh (towering at the height of 5142 meters) is known as the Eiger of Kashmir, it was from Mount Harmukh that Thomas Montgomery, a great trigonometric surveyor, first discovered K1 and K2 mountains in 1865.The trek has Trunkhol meadow, too, where the mud huts of Gujjar community comfortable rest. The camping location is unique in this trek, it gives a panoramic view of mountians that circle the Gangabal Valley and hold more than eight alpine lakes each within a day of distance. Here is the detailed itinerary of Naranag-Gangabal trek: Brief Itinerary  Day 1: Srinagar – Naranag (by car 65 kms) We shall be driving through the villages of Ganderbal in the Sind valley and shall make it to Naranag. We shall also visit the 9th century Buddhist temple en route. A three-hour drive from Srinagar to Naranag base camp. An acclimatization walks around the base camp and an overnight stay. Day 2: Naranag – Trunkhol Meadow via Butsheri This day we will start trekking from Naranag via Butshree Top, which is at an altitude of 3200m, and opens onto a beautiful meadow Trunkhol Meadow (3400m).The trekking trail will pass through dense pine forest. The place is serene and gives the view of surrounding thick mountains of pine. We will be staying overnight at Trunkhol. Day 3: Trunkhol – Gangabal This day we shall be walking through the meadows of Budpathri. It is a flower-strewn path that leads to Gangabal Lake via Nundkol Lake. First, we get to see a calm and fascinating Nundkol Lake just at the hem of Mount Harmukh. We see the might Harmukh standing tall in the valley with its glaciers that feed the lake. On the same day we trek for a short distance to see the eternal beautiful Gangabal Lake (3587m). Gangabal Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in India and the biggest in Kashmir. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. We shall be camping overnight near Gangabal Lake. The lake is abound with trout fish having varied colours and taste. Day 4: Departure: Gangabal – Naranag – Srinagar This Day we will leave Gangabal and trek back to Naranag. We shall take the same route and cross through meadows of Budpathri, Trunkhol and descend from Butsheri to reach Naranag. From Naranag, we shall take a car ride for Srinagar. If in case of extra time, our representative is likely to take you around Srinagar. INCLUDED  Accommodation in tents/ homestays on twin sharing basis. Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mattresses, Toilet Tents & Kitchen Tents. Staff (Trek Leaders, Cooks & Helpers Daily meals (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner) Basic Medical / First Aid Kit.  Passes and Permits. Transportation NOT INCLUDED Personal Expenses Like Calls, Camera, Alcohol etc. Offloading Travel Insurance and other Emergency Expenses.   Best time to do Gangabal Lake Trek The best time to do this trek is from June to November. How to reach the Base Camp? After landing in Srinagar, the cab from HTT Adventures Pvt. Ltd. will ferry you to the Naranag base camp. Who Can Go? First timer can apply, should have some interest in trekking and mountaineering. There is no technical climbing or advanced mountaineering involved. It is recommended for all age groups. The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress. Covid Guidelines All our staff will be covid tested and only covid negative staff will accompany the groups. All our equipment will be sanitized before the start of the trek. Our trek leader will be carrying other than oxygen cylinder and medical kit, covid RAT kit. Extra sleeping bags and tents will be provided in case someone develops symptoms of covid, he/she will be quarantined and sent back to base camp. All the camping stations will have proper hygiene protocols. Furthermore, we strictly follow the policy of leaving campsite with no trash and all the environmental guidelines will be followed as per the wildlife and tourism guidelines. Things to Carry:- Backpack & rain cover, trekking shoes preferably high-ankle one, day pack to carry on-the-trek essentials like a lunch box, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, protein bars etc, headlamp/torch, trekking pole, personal medical kit. Thermals, fleece jacket, down feather jacket, waterproof pants, sun cap, and woollen cap: toiletries: sunscreen, lip balm, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, toothbrush & toothpaste, hand towel, sanitary napkins etc.*  Please note that prepaid sim cards do not work in UT Jammu & Kashmir.Do not forget your ID proof in original and 2 photo copies.

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Barafsar Lake trek

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Barafsar Lake trek is the most scenic and high-altitude trek in Kashmir. Its best feature is that it takes you to the highest-altitude lake in Kashmir called Barafsar Lake. The trek has a breathtaking landscape and gives a panoramic view of the tallest mountains of Kashmir. This includes the famous Kolahoi mountain. The trek has an over spanning view of the Thajwas Wildlife Sancturay and Thajwas Mountain Range.  What sets this apart from other treks is its pristine and aloof location. It starts away from hustle and bustle and from the last village of Kashmir called Sarbal. This village is remote and very much in touch with mother earth. The road that leads to this village is the same one that pilgrims take for Amarnath Yatra. The trek takes a right turn en route to Amarnath Yatra and the trail blends into the serene landscape of Kashmir. The trek has three alpine lakes on its route, one being Barafsar Lake – the highest altitude (4605m) lake in Kashmir. On the way, one experiences two alpine meadows, Kolahoi Pass (highest in Sind valley), eight technical cliffs, six glacier beds, and Thajwas wildlife sanctuary. Barfsar Trek has a unique blend of lakes, meadows, snow-clad mountain peaks, and a wildlife sanctuary. The gradient of the trek is moderate to difficult. The trail starts right from the beginning with a sharp steep. This ascend is through the beautiful meadows of Durinar. The Sarbal village is a quaint village, where the people are hospitable and welcoming. You will see them waving to you as you leave for Durinar. On this day you will be covering around 750m altitude. On your second day, you will see the first lake of this trek with the name Durinar Lake. This lake is like a gem sitting in the middle of the surrounding mountains. The day sees an ascend of 700m around. We will camp beside this beautiful lake. The next day will be the exploration of the twin lakes of this trek. We will start early from the campsite and by evening return to the same campsite. The trek first takes you to the ever-gorgeous Saphire Lake also called Durinar 2. A further push of 600m around will take us to the crown of this trek – Barafsr Lake. The lake is situated in an absolutely gorgeous location. It is in the middle of the snow-capped mountain peak. From here you will see the legendary Kolahoi Peak and all other peaks of the Thajwas Glacier Range. Enjoy this rare moment of landscape and trekking. This staggering beauty you will hardly see in any treks here. On the same day descend back to Durinar Lake campsite. The next day descends back to Sarbal village and then drives to Srinagar.  Barafsar Lake Trek Short Itinerary Day 1 Srinagar – Sarbal Village Day 2 Sarbal – Durinar Meadow            Day 3 Durinar Meadow – Durinar Lake Day 4 Durinar Lake – Barafsar Lake & Sapphire Lake – Durinar Lake Day 5 Departure: Durinar Lake – Sarbal – Srinagar Best Time to Visit The Barafsar Lake trek is best done during summer only. The ideal month is July and August. The trek is completely closed in winter owing to the heavy snowfall it receives. How Difficult is Barafsar Lake Trek This trek is quite difficult to trek and is not meant for beginners. It requires a lot of endurance and trekking stamina. Its terrain is not easy, and it takes through rough terrain with rocks and boulders. How To Reach Barafsar Lake Trek By Air: Srinagar has an airport that is well connected to all the airports of the country, particularly to Delhi. By Road: From Srinagar, take a shared cab to Sonamarg and then from there you will have to take another cab to Sarbal village. By Rail: Jammu is the nearest railway station that Kashmir has. Take a train to Jammu and then a shared cab or government-run bus service to Srinagar. From Srinagar take a shared cab to Sonamarg and then to Sarbal. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Srinagar – Sarbal Village The first day of your trek journey is around 3 hours of drive to the base camp as Sarbal Village. The drive is rewarding. It starts from Srinagar and then enters Ganderbal District. The road is beside famous Sindh River. You will see snow-capped mountains on your way. This will give you the snippet of how beautiful and serene your trek will be. As this trek is a high-altitude trek, this will be your acclimatization day. Take a walk around this pristine village and get yourself acquainted with the how local live here. You will get any market in this village. For anything, the nearest market is at Sonamarg. Day 2 : Sarbal – Durinar Meadow This is the first day of your trekking. You will be trekking for around 6 hours. This is all ascend through the breathtaking Durinar meadows. The altitude gain is around 750m.   This meadow is surrounded by towering cliffs and flowing glaciers on two sides. Shepherds could be seen surrounding the meadow with their sheep and goats. Day 3 : Durinar Meadow – Durinar Lake On this day we will be leaving Durinar campsite early morning. After having hearty breakfast, gear yourself properly and be ready for another ascend day. The ascend is again for about 600m and it takes around 7 hours. The next campsite is at Duinar Lake. This lake is a crystal blue lake harbored in a giant granite rock. We pitch our tents at a location that serves as summit camp for two wonderful alpine peaks, Mount Innominate and Crystal Peak and a trail to Kolahoi Pass. Day 4 : Durinar Lake – Barafsar Lake & Sapphire Lake – Durinar Lake This is again a high-altitude day, and it takes around 7 hours. This is an exploration day. You will be going to see the two breathtaking lakes of this trek. We trek up to view Sapphire Lake (4270m alt) and Barfsar Lake

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Tarsar Marsar Trek

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7 Days/ 6 Nights Altitude: 4020M Grade: Easy to Moderate Region: Kashmir Distance: 48 kms Among all the treks in Kashmir, Tarsar Marsar Trek stands tall. The trek has a cluster of 3 beautiful alpine lakes, long lush meadows, mighty mountains, and the Lidder River. The trek gives the possibility of lake camping on the Tarsar Lake and the grand view from Marsar Lake Ridge.  The trek is best suggested for beginners and is done in 7 days which includes a day for acclimatization at Aru. It is best done between June and October. This trek starts at Aru Valley – a quaint valley 112 km off Srinagar – and falls in the vicinity of the famous Kolahoi Glacier. The trek is 48km long with a mix of ascends and descends. The famous twin lakes of this trek are Tarsar and Marsar Lakes.  They are one of the largest alpine lakes of Kashmir and have stunning beauty. At Tarsar Lake, the campsite is just at the lake with a magnificent view of this lake from your camp. Enjoy your evening exploring this lake. The Trek is best done in 7 days with one day as acclimatization at Aru Valley. In 6 days of walking, this trek goes over the varied landscape of Kashmir, making it the best highlight of Kashmir’s eternal natural beauty. This trek is best recommended for beginners. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Srinagar – Aru  The drive is around 4 hours. Pahalgam is around 100 km from Srinagar and then a further 12 km up is Aru Valley. Aru is arguably the best valley and hamlet in Kashmir. This village has remained the base camp for some of the fascinating treks that include the Tarsar Marsar Trek. While driving towards Aru, you will see the breathtaking Kashmir valley. The ride goes via NH1 Highway and meets Lidder River before Pahalgam. You will be driving through the famous Pahalgam. You will take a left towards Aru and it’s an easy uphill drive that drops down to the beautiful Lidder rives coming from Tarsar Lake which you will in the coming days. At Aru, our campsite will be fixed to welcome you with a welcome drink. You will meet your trek leader there who will give a brief about your trek and journey ahead. Around 7 you will be served dinner in the middle of this fascinating valley. Day 2: Aru – Lidderwat  The gradient of the day is easy, however, there is a long walk of around 11 km. For only the first 30 minutes there is a gradual ascend into the jungle. The trail of the trek starts with the jungle for about 5 km. The jungle is thick and at a few places opens wide giving way to the shepherd houses and deep gorges in the distance towards your left. The jungle is full of birds, and you will see the trail frequented by shepherds and ponymen. After the jungle walk, the trail opens onto a vast wavy meadow. The meadow is far stretching with a couple of river crossings. In the middle of this meadow walk, you will be walking just beside the river Lidder. The river dances and flows delightfully. The grass of the meadow just goes to the bank of the river. You can relax and rest for some time at any of these beautiful locations on the way. Fill your water bottles with this clean glacial water that comes right from Tarsar Lake. This Lidder River will be your travel partner until Tarsar Lake. While walking for some time, you will see a triangular wooden hut towards your left. Cross the bridge that goes towards the meadow surrounding the hut. You will see your campsite ready for you. You will be welcomed with evening snacks and drinks. This camping site is called Lidderwat. Day 3: Lidderwat – Shekwas The day starts with an ascend and takes you to the higher ground from where you get a wider view of the entire Lidderwat Valley. The grade of the day is easy. Shortly after your first climb, the trail merges into the forest. You will be walking through the jungle and parallel to the Lidder River. The trail then opens out into the long stretches of meadow walk. You will have to cross the river over a log bridge. The valley is full of wildflowers and grass. You will reach a Homwas where the river meets the meadow, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous beauty here. On your way, you will see shepherd houses and a cluster of Silver Birch Just before you reach Shekwas there is a boulder section. Be careful with your steps. You will be traversing this section with care, the boulders and big and at times wet with the water that flows below them. Just after the boulder section is the campsite for the night. Day 4: Shekwas – Tarsar Lake Post breakfast, you will be heading towards Tarsar Lake. The gradient of the day is moderate. The trail is dominated by the boulder and rocky section. You will be walking on the boulders and in between the thin trail of boulders. The river runs beside you towards your right. The boulder section almost ends at the river crossing. The bride is of wood and slim, however, the crossing is short. The trail then has a short gradual ascend and you will meet the shepherd house. The family most of the time welcomes the trekkers. The shepherds roam around this place with their flock. The trail is then a succession of small ascends and descends. The walk in the middle of the meadow is surrounded by mountains. Tarsar Lake altitude is the highest you will go on this day. Once the meadows finish, you will see yourself walking towards the ever-gorgeous alpine lake of Kashmir. Tarsar Lake is almond-shaped and one of the prettiest lakes in Kashmir. You will feel the thrill of seeing this lake, it is so mesmerizing that you will not stop

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Tulian Lake Trek

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3 Days/2 Nights Altitude:3684M Difficulty:Moderate Company Has Hosted Bollywood Celebrity Sara Ali Khan for this trek In the vast alpine lake treks of Kashmir, Tulian Lake Trek is the most beautiful alpine lake trek in Kashmir; and the Lake is the most exotic lake in Pahalgam. This lake throws tranquillity and charm to whosoever visits it and is situated around 15 km from Pahalgam. The highest altitude of the trek is 3700m above sea level.  This lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains on three sides. In winter it is covered in snow and in summer it gorgeously tempts the trekkers with its colorful and clean water. On one side of the lake is Zanskar Range and on the other is Pir Panjal Range. Make your Pahalgam trip memorable by taking a trek to this gorgeous lake. The Tulian Lake Trek is located at an elevation of 3684 meters in Pahalgam, Kashmir’s Anantnag district, between the imposing Pir Panjal and Zanskar mountains.  This glacial lake has a distinctive aspect since it resembles the number 8, and the visitor’s attention is drawn to the water’s greenish-blue color. In the Indian state of Kashmir, there is a well-known trekking path called the Tulian Lake Trek. The trek’s important specifics offered by Hike The Trails Adventure Pvt. Ltd. are as follows: Given that the region is completely blanketed with snow, the journey to Tulian Lake is challenging. But it’s also among the best ways to take in Kashmir Valley’s unspoiled beauty. The walk becomes more difficult after Baisaran valley because there aren’t any indicated trails after that point.  Additionally, as you get closer to the Lake, the ascent gets steeper. The heights of the Tulian Lake trip can also be reached through another method. The location is also reachable from Pahalgam, which is about 16 km from the lake. Given that Tulian Lake is only 11 km distant, the majority of young people choose to travel on the Baisaran trail. Lakes and meadows are a common theme in Kashmir trekking. It’s difficult for any journey to compare to those already in the picture, like the Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Bodhpatri, and Nafran Valley. However, the Tulian Lake Trek in Kashmir is a fantastic alternative that does these other hikes justice. The Tulian Lake journey offers something other treks in Kashmir do not: the renowned flora of Kashmir, in addition to gorgeous meadows and an alpine lake. There are fir, chir, spruce, pine, and fir trees.  Although you might believe you’ve seen these trees before, you haven’t. These forests are very different from those in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, or Uttarakhand. They more closely resemble European vegetation than our Indian jungles. Highlights of Tulian Lake Trek The journey to Tulian Lake, which is about 3,684 meters above sea level, entails climbing and descending through various heights. The walk is a great option for adventure seekers who enjoy hiking through picturesque alpine environments since it provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges, rich green meadows, and deep woods. The Tulian Lake Trek should be taken into consideration for several reasons.   Best Landscape: First and foremost, the walk provides an opportunity to discover the Kashmir region’s breathtaking scenery and experience its distinct culture and way of life.  Shepherd Lifestyle: You pass through isolated communities on the trip, where you can connect with the inhabitants and get an insight into their daily lives. The Tulian Lake Trek provides an opportunity to escape the pressures of everyday life and become fully immersed in nature.  Detach & Detox: You have the chance to appreciate the peace and tranquillity of nature as the trip leads you through some of the most stunning alpine scenery in the area. Overall, the Tulian Lake Trek is a great option for adventure seekers who want to test their physical and mental limits while discovering Kashmir’s breathtaking natural splendor. Tulian Lake Trek Itinerary Day 1: Pahalgam – Tulian Valley The first day of the Tulian Lake Trek starts with a drive from Pahalgam. It is a short drive of around 20 minutes. The drive takes you to the start of the trail for Tulian Lake. The trail starts at an altitude of around 2100m. It is a steep ascend to Tulian Valley where we will be camping for the day. The total distance to Tulian Valley is 8km and the altitude of the campsite is 3400m.  Day 2: Tulian Valley – Tulian Lake – Tulian Valley  This is Lake Day. On this day start your trek early after a hearty breakfast. You will be ascending towards Tulian Lake. After a distance of 2km, behold the eternally gorgeous Tulian Lake. The lake appears as the best surprise of your life with the lake turquoise in color and the background of sparkling mountains.  The lake is just a piece of heaven sitting amid the mountain ranges. It has the shape of the number 8. Explore the lake while walking along its banks. Spend your time beside the lake and have lunch here. We will spread the lunch just in the vicinity of the lake. Post lunch, return to the campsite at Tulian Valley. Spend the night here.  Day 3: Tulian Valley – Pahalgam  This is the last day of the trek. You will have to retrace your steps and get down to Pahalgam. This finishes the trek. Inclusion  Meal plan: In every meal plan, we try to provide different varieties, trying not to repeat the dishes, particularly at dinner and lunch. Here is the list of dishes and items from which we serve the clients. Exclusions: Extra Services: If you wish to avail of our transportation service, then the extra cost will be 1500 per person. The transportation cost is to and fro. The pickup and drop place will be Srinagar. Offloading charges: The cost per bag is Rs 2500/ per bag. The maximum weight allowed is 10kg. Please note that only a proper trekking backpack will be allowed to offload. No trolley or suitcase will be allowed to offload. We strictly follow the rule of adequately placing the load on our ponies.  Best Time to do the

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