Gangbal Twin Lakes Trek

Gangbal Twin Lakes Trek ,Gangbal and Nundkol are the twin lakes that are lies under the foothills of Harmuk moutain.both of the lakes are the home of many fishes like Rainbow Trout , Brown Trout.

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!

Day01: Arrival + Local Sightseeing:

Our representative, will pick you from airport and start drive towards Srinagar hotel after checkin and fresh up go for local sightseeing of Mughal Gardens, like Shalimar ,Nishat Garden ,Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal after that go back to reserved hotel for overnight stay.

Day02: 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.

Day03: Naranag to trundkol campsite:

Wake up early in the morning, fresh up, do breakfast pack your bags and start track towards trundkol Capmsite via Badshree Meadows that is very hard Trek You have to go up slowly. You can walk through big pine trees after reach top of the mountain You can take a little break and take chai or a Maggie there after the top you have to go straight but walk carefully on the right side. There is a deep gorge. Overnight stay at trundkol campsite

Day04: Trundkol – Nundkol campsite:

After breakfast, pack your bags and continue your trek towards Gangbal Lake on this day, you don’t need to take lunch with you. You will get hot lunch at the Gangbal campsite. we reached there by noon Your walk goes through grassy fields. That is very beautiful after reaching Gangbal campsite overnight Stay there.

Day05: Explore both lakes:

This is the day to explore both of the lakes, Gangbal Lake and nundkol Lake. Both lakes are situated under the foothills of Harmukh mountain, and these are also home of many fishes like brown trout ,Rainbow trout.

Day06: Gangbal to naranag –srinagar:

This will be the last day of your Trek. So wake up early in the morning. Pack your bag packs and descending down towords Narayana through the trundkol Meadows this day, you have to go down carefully and slowly because of the slippery rocky Trek after reaching Naranag village over cab. Will pick you and take you to the Srinagar hotel For overnight stay.

Day07: Srinagar airport drop:

It will be the last day of your trip, so after breakfast drive towards Srinagar airport with great memories to catch the onward destination flight.