Kashmir Great Lakes vs Kolahoi Glacier
Pick Kashmir Great Lakes for
photography
Pick Kolahoi Glacier for
fewer people, fewer days
| Kashmir Great Lakes | Kolahoi Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Sonamarg, Ganderbal | Kashmir, Aru, Anantnag |
| Highest point | 4,200 m | 4,300 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Difficult |
| Trek distance | about 72 km | about 55 km |
| Days on the ground | 8–9 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Jul, Aug | Jul, Aug |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit via operator; carry multiple ID copies for army checkpoints. | Forest permit via operator; ID for checkpoints. |
Kashmir Great Lakes: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kolahoi Glacier: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely