Overview

Barafsar Lake Trek | The Highest Alpine Lake Trek of Kashmir |

7D/6N

Day wise Planning

Day 1 Drive from Srinagar to Sarbal Village
Drive from Srinagar to Sarbal Village – the last village of Kashmir Province before it merges with Ladakh. An overnight stay at Sarbal Village.

Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 3 hours drive
Altitude : 9,186 ft

Day 2: Trek to Durinar Meadow
Departure: After breakfast, depart from Srinagar at 8:30 AM
Drive: 4 hrs scenic drive → Srinagar to Sonamarg → Sarbal Village
Lunch: Enroute at Sonamarg
Briefing: Quick orientation at Sarbal village
Trek: 3 hrs trek to Durinar Meadows (surrounded by cliffs & glaciers)
Highlights:
Meadows with shepherds, sheep & goats
Views of glaciers & alpine landscapes
Stay: Overnight in tents at Durinar Meadow
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 11,482 ft
Total Time: ~5 hrs (drive + trek)
Evening: Dinner + fun activities at campsite

Day 3: Acclimatization Day
Purpose: Rest & adapt to high altitude (11,482 ft)
Activity:
Light trek to During Lake 1
Return to campsite
Goal: Allow body to adjust, avoid altitude sickness
Stay: Overnight in tents at campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek to Durinar Lake
Start: After breakfast
Trek: Steep climb → uphill trail through meadows & snow peaks
Highlight:
Reach Durinar Lake (crystal blue, set in granite rock)
View trails leading to Kolahoi Pass
Campsite serves as summit camp for 2 alpine peaks
Stay: Overnight in tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time Taken: ~4 hours
Altitude: 13,684 ft

Day 5: Trek to Barafsar Lake & Back to Durinar Meadow
Start: Early morning from Durinar Camp
Trek: Gradual ascents & descents → pass Nilnag Lake → trek 350m along a glacier
Highlight:
Reach Barafsar Lake (15,092 ft.) – highest point of the trek
Lake turns crystal blue under sunlight
Scenic views of Mount Valehead & Kazim Ridge
Return: Descend back to Durinar Meadow
Stay: Overnight in tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time Taken: ~7 hours

Day 6: Descend to Sarbal & Drive to Srinagar
Start: After breakfast, descend trek from Durinar to Sarbal Village
Trek:
~2 hours of descent, then mixed ascents & descents
Cross Zabnar Pass
Views of Thajwas glacier beds & surrounding mountains
Reach the Golden Meadow and onward to Sonamarg
Break: Tea at Sonamarg
Drive: Continue ~3 hours to Srinagar (shared vehicle arranged for group)
Note: Recommended to keep 1 buffer day in plan to avoid missing flights/trains
Stay: Not included (can stay in Sonamarg at own cost if desired)
Meals: Breakfast
Time Taken: ~3 hours trek + ~3 hours drive

Day 7
Srinagar Night Stay
Srinagar Night Stay - Accommodation not included

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