Day 1  Drive from Srinagar to Gagangir.
Drive Duration: 3-4 hours | Drive Distance: 83 km | Pick-up point for Travel My Kashmir trekkers: Kashmir cab service by Travel My Kashmir.
Transportation will be arranged at 10:00 am on Day 2, departing from from Srinagar to Gagangir.

Day 2  Drive from Gagangir to Shitkadi Trek to Nichnai
Trek distance: 11.6 km | Trek duration: 6.5 hours | Altitude gain: 8,150 ft to 11,607 ft

Transportation will be arranged at 10:00 am on Day 2, departing from Gagangir to Shitkadi Base camp.

Day 3  Trek from Nichnai to Vishnusar via Nichnai Pass
Trek distance: 13.5  km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude gain: 11,607 ft to 12,011 ft via 13,229 ft

Trek Difficulty: Moderate

The journey unfolds in three distinct phases:

1. Initial Stage: A gradual uphill trek lasting approximately 90 minutes.
2. Middle Phase: An hour-long ascent to reach the mountain pass.
3. Final Leg: A challenging hour-long steep descent from the pass, which then transitions into a more comfortable flat terrain walk.

Day 4  Trek from Vishnusar Lake to Gadsar via Gadsar Pass
Trek distance: 16 km | Trek Duration: 7.5 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 12,011 ft to 10,706 ft via 13,715 ft

Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

The journey consists of three main segments:

1. Initial Climb: A rigorous uphill trek lasting between 90 to 120 minutes. This steep ascent forms the most demanding part of the journey.
2. Descent Phase: Following the climb, trekkers face a steep downhill section for approximately 60 minutes.
3. Final Stretch: The trail levels out, offering a more relaxed walking experience to conclude the trek.

Day 5  Trek from Gadsar to Satsar
Trek distance: 11.5 km | Trek Duration: 4.5 hours | Altitude gain: 10,706 ft to 11,985 ft

Trek Difficulty: Moderate

The journey is composed of two distinct phases:

1. Initial Climb: A challenging uphill trek lasting approximately 90 minutes. This steep ascent forms the most demanding portion of the route.
2. Plateau Phase: Following the climb, the trail evens out, offering a more comfortable walking experience for the remainder of the trek.

Day 6  Trek from Satsar to Gangabal via Zaj Pass
Trek distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 11,985 ft to 11,486 ft via 13,276 ft

Trek Difficulty: Challenging. The trek involves 30 minutes of gradual ascent, followed by a steep climb lasting approximately 45 minutes, and then a steep descent. This pattern of ascending and descending continues throughout the trail.

Day 7  Trek from Gangabal to Naranag. Drive to Srinagar
Trek distance: 13 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 11,486 ft to 7,800 ft Drive Distance: 2 hours | Drive Duration: 50 km

Trek Difficulty: Moderate. The trail features a combination of ascents and descents over 6 km, followed by a very steep descent. You should arrive in Srinagar by 5 pm.

Day 8  Buffer Day

A buffer day in trekking is an extra day built into the itinerary to account for unexpected circumstances or delays.