Tosamaidan
Kashmir's largest meadow — a sea of grass in the Pir Panjal
Why this trek is special
- ✦Tosamaidan — a meadow so vast it has its own horizon
- ✦The hidden Godsar lake, reached by almost nobody
- ✦Shepherd Kashmir: dhokas, flocks and week-long hospitality
- ✦Gentle gradients — big days, kind climbs
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.
A short drive into Budgam's pine country to the village of Drung and its waterfall. Afternoon village walk, briefing over noon chai.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local shepherd guides
- ✓ Ponies for camp equipment
- ✓ All camping fees & permits
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Drung (shareable cab)
- ✗ Stay in Srinagar on Day 8
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are routine in the Tosamaidan area (a former field-firing range, long since cleared and opened for tourism) — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. Itineraries 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 Tosamaidan? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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