Warwan to Panikhar Trek
6 Days
Trek Duration
Kashmir
Location
14,370 ft.
Altitude
60 kms
Distance
8-10 pax
People
Details
Warwan Valley is one of the lesser explored utopias of Kashmir’s Himalayan region. If we compare the Himalayan landscapes and their beauty with each other, no other trek comes even close to the sheer beauty that Warwan valley has to offer. It is a complete package with a plethora of landscapes and sceneries. The fascinating part of the trek is that its virgin, devoid of commercial elements, and hardly a few experts even from the adventure industry have witnessed its beauty until now. The name is unheard and the place is unseen even by native Kashmiris.
The best months to visit are from July to October. Warwan Valley is a treasure trove that offers everything in a single journey. We come across huge river delta basins, vibrant meadows, massive glacial lakes, moraine sections, silky streams and walk through some ancient villages in Kashmir.
Package Inclusion
- Airport and all road transfers
- Meals during trek (Veg/Non-veg)
- Off-loading of 10 kgs backpack per person
- Tents on triple sharing basis with mattresses, sleeping bags, camping pillows and camp lights
- Rain ponchos, trekking poles and head torches
- Trek leaders, porters and guides
- Passes and permits
- Medical fitness certificates
- Basic first-aid kit
Package Exclusion
- Lunch before the onset of trek
- Trekking shoes
- Personal toiletries
- Backpack
- Videography, photography or any related equipment charges
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary specifically
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Itinerary
Srinagar (drive) – Inshan
6 hrs
140 kms
8,530 ft
The clients will be picked up from Srinagar in a cab and the same cab would take drive us to Inshan, Warwan taking Mughal Road through Achabal, Kokernag crossing Margan Top. Meet our trek staff and prepare yourself for the trek. Overnight stay in a guest house.
Inshan (trek begins) – Sukhnoi
4-5 hrs
9 kms
9,186 ft
Walk through Warwan valley, passing some of the rare summer villages taking the inflowing Marwah river and camp 4-5 at Sukhnai village for an overnight stay
Warwan Valley (sight-seeing)
- hrs
- kms
9,186 ft
Discover the people, culture, and the landscape of Warwan Valley
Sukhnoi – Hampet
6 hrs
14 kms
10,498 ft
Trek from Sukhnai to Hampet through endless meadows of alpine flowers and grazing fields of shepherds and under some beautiful waterfalls. We camp at Hampet meadow for an overnight.
Hampet – Kaintal
6-7 hrs
13 kms
12,467 ft
Walking through a long lush green meadow we cross some rare nomadic Gypsy huts. Before reaching our campsite at Kaintal we again cross a long grassy meadow. Overnight stay.
Kaintal - (via) Bhatkol Pass - Donard
8-9 hrs
17 kms
14,370 ft
The longest day of our trek will test our endurance while ascending the highest point of our trek “Bhatkol Pass”. Walking on a glacier we reach Donard meadow for an overnight stay.
Donard - Panikhar
5-6 hrs
8 kms
11,154 ft
We leave Donard and trek through the meadows and Bakerwal huts and descend to Panikhar village in the Suru valley of Ladakh for an overnight stay. We can see how landscapes have changed over the past few days.
Panikhar (drive) – Srinagar
6 hrs
250 kms
5,200 ft
We take our car and drive back to Srinagar through Kargil, Drass, Zojila, and Sonamarg. We arrive at Srinagar to an houseboat for an overnight stay.
Packing List
Clients may required to bring a list of essentials for a 3-5 days group camping activity as per season.
Why Us?
We practice sustainable and responsible tourism. Opting Zabarwan Adventures lets you feel proud about leaving a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy of Kashmir.
We are safe. Our handpicked professionals come from the valley itself and ensure that your trip is truly inspiring, a huge amount of fun and frolic while ensuring safety. We ensure a smooth experience with all paperwork and permits already pre-arranged.
We are locals. Aware of every unseen and breathtaking sights in Kashmir, our team will ensure that you see much more than what has been on your social media feed about Kashmir, so far!
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date – 30% deduction
- Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure – 50% deduction
- Less than 15 days of departure – No Cash Refund