Nafran valley Trek

• Drive Distance: 100 Km 
• Drive Duration: 3.5 hours

Our Day first of this expedition, we will start this journey by a drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is one of the famous tourist destination in Kashmir, which means we will be enjoying this journey as well . After reaching Pahalgam , we will have to travel for another 12 KM to Aru Valley. We will Spend the their at Aru Valley

• Trek Distance: 8.5 Km
• Trek Duration: 7-8 hours 
• Altitude Gain: 7950 ft/ 2423 m to 10380 ft / 3163 m

Starting our journey for the day, we will first drive to Mondlan from Aru. As soon as we start the trek , we will first climb  a gentle slope up until we reach a dense coniferous forest. In the forest , we will be trekking along side a stream . Soon as we crossed the stream , we can see Gujjar huts. After trekking the forest. we will reach Shul Margi meadows.

After climbing the Shul Margi , we will turn left following the trail , as we again enter a dense coniferous forest . From that point the trek becomes steeper and steeper, up until we will see a wooden gate. After crossing the gate, we will walk for half an hour till we reach the Bhaj Margi meadows which is going to be our campsite for that night.

• Trek Distance: 8.5 Km
• Trek Duration: 6.5 hours 
• Altitude Gain: 10374 ft/ 3161 m to 11358 ft / 3461 m  via 11,482 ft / 3499 m

Today we will start our trek from Bhaj Margi . First we will experience a gradual ascent, up until we will reach the coniferous section. After That we will head toward the Arram Pathri Ridge. While walking along the ridge walk section , the trial will get steeper and steeper up until we will reach the top of the ridge. 
After that a rocky section will be waiting for us. Here, we have to be cautious as the track is little bit slippery. Just after reaching the highest point at Nafran Valley, now the trail is on the descent end. We will cross it slowly for a distance of 1.5 km which ends at the banks of Nafran River. 

 From their we will be going ahead with Nafran Valley gradually fainting from our eyes. We will face multiple grasslands and boulder sections one after the other before reaching Harnag Pass. Finally we will face the last ascent of the day with the rocky section up until we will reach the Nafran Campsite where we will set the tents for today.

• Trek Distance: 9.5 Km
• Trek Duration: 7 hours 
• Altitude Gain & Loss: 11358 ft / 3461 m to 12099 ft/ 3687 m  via 12509 ft / 3812 m

Our first milestone for the day is going to be Harnag Pass which is around 2 kms from our campsite. The Climb to the Pass is steep up until we reach the top which is a bouldery section, where we have to be cautious as the rocks are losse and slippery. Right at the top of the , the Harnag lake is now visible, the descent is going to be challenging as well. After reaching the Harnag Lake , we will camp here for tonight. 

• Trek Distance: 9.2 Km
• Trek Duration: 9 hours 
• Altitude Gain: 12099 ft/ 3687 m  to 13,789 ft/ 4202 m

Today the day is going to be long and full of exploration. First, we will go through the plan grassland, then after crossing the 2 streams , we will get to see the Kolahai Glacier. Right next to Kolahai Glacier, their is a Tall peak which is going to be our way to the Harbaghwan Lake. The trail from their gets steeper and steeper. For 3 Km we have to be cautious, as the boulders are slippery and are pron to ankle twists.

After reaching the flat surface of the ridge as the trial ends , you will see the stream . From their we will have to make our way to the Harbaghwan Lake. We will head back to Harnag Lake for camping. 

• Trek Distance: 7.15 Km
• Trek Duration: 5.5 hours 
• Altitude Loss: 12,099 ft/ 3687 m to 11,482 ft/ 3499 m 

As we have already done the tough part of the trek, we will follow the trail back to Arram Pathri where we will camp for that night.