Gangbal–Nundkol
Twin lakes at the feet of mighty Harmukh
Why this trek is special
- ✦Gangbal & Nundkol — glacier-fed twins beneath Harmukh's icefall
- ✦The Great Lakes finale, done as its own short trek
- ✦Start beside the 8th-century Naranag temple ruins
- ✦Trout-filled waters and meadow camps
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Drive up the Wangath valley to the ancient stone temples of Naranag, then take the steep shepherd trail up through pines to the hanging meadow of Trunkhol. Harmukh appears at the top of the climb.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Ponies for camp equipment
- ✓ All camping fees & permits
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Naranag (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are common on Kashmir routes — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. Itineraries can adjust to local advisories.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Gangbal–Nundkol? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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