Naranag Marchoi Short Trek

Naranag Marchoi Short Trek,Dumail Marchoi trek is a short and easy trek of kashmir and you can do this trek in summer as well as in winter and every age group from 10 to 80 years can join this trek.

Category: Trekking tours kashmir

Shoes.
clothes ( One outer layer , Two trek pants , Three insulation layers , Three t shirts ).
Trekking poles.
Raingear.
Raincover for bagpack.
Day pack.
Sunglass.
Suncap.
Three pair of socks.
Headlamp.
Toilet kit.
Water bottle.
Plastic covers.
Personal medical kit.
Bagpack.

You can reach Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, by air, road, or rail (partially). Here’s a breakdown of all travel options:

1. By Air (Fastest & Most Convenient)

•Airport: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar

•Major Flights From: Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Chandigarh, Bangalore

•Travel Time: 1–2.5 hours (from major cities)

•Tip: Prepaid taxis are available at the airport to reach the city center (Dal Lake is ~12 km).

2. By Road

a. From Jammu

•Distance: ~270 km

•Time: 6–8 hours

•Route: Jammu → Udhampur → Chenani-Nashri Tunnel → Ramban → Banihal → Anantnag → Srinagar

•Travel Options:

•Private Taxi: ₹5,500–₹7,000

•Bus (JKSRTC or Private): ₹600–₹1,000

•Shared Cabs/Tempos: ₹700–₹1,000 per person

b. From Leh (via Kargil)

•Distance: ~420 km

•Time: 12–14 hours (2-day journey ideal)

•Open: May to October (Zoji La closed in winter)

3. By Train (Nearest Station: Banihal)

•Major Railhead: Jammu Tawi (JAT)

•From Jammu to Banihal: Take a train or taxi (approx. 135 km)

•From Banihal to Srinagar:

•Option 1: Take the Banihal–Baramulla DEMU train to Srinagar (Nowgam Station)

•Option 2: Hire a cab/shared taxi from Banihal (Tunnel route)

4. By Bus (Volvo/Deluxe/Ordinary)

•From Delhi: ~850 km / 18–20 hours

•Buses available from ISBT or private operators

•Break Journey via Jammu is common and more comfortable.

Best Travel Option?

•For Comfort: Flight to Srinagar

•For Scenic Experience: Road trip via Jammu or Leh

•Budget Travel: Train to Jammu → Bus/Train to Banihal → Train to Srinagar

Let me know your starting point, and I can suggest the best route!

Day 1: Srinagar – Naranag- Dumail (3 hrs drive 2hours walk):

After breakfast check out from houseboat Drive towards Naranag village which is base point of the gangbal twin lakes trek.after reaching naranag you can take 3 hour trek to dumail and overnight stay at the tents.

Naranag is also famous for wanget complex temple which is around 1200 years old.it is made up of big stones and also made by pandavs.

Day 2 :Explore Dumail -marchoi trek:

After breakfast explore the nature of dumail and go for a trek to marchoi top.after coming back collect some woden peices for camp fire and enjoy.Dumail is also famous for fising here you will see best species of fishes like brown trout,rambow truot ,singada ext.

Day 3: Dumail-Naranag-Srinagar:

After breakfast leave the place and heading down towards naranag village.and over driver will pick you from there and drop at srinagar reserved hotel or houseboat for overnight stay