Chatpal vs Naranag & Gangbal Lake
Pick Chatpal for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, workations, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Naranag & Gangbal Lake for
camping, adventure, culture and heritage
| Chatpal | Naranag & Gangbal Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Anantnag | Kashmir, Ganderbal |
| Highest point | 2,200 m | 3,570 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 40 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 4–5 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest permit and ID for checkpoints. |
Chatpal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Naranag & Gangbal Lake: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely