Explore the outdoors with your kids on this serene family trek!

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pristine alpine high-altitude lakes of Tosa Maidan with our Silent Meadows Trek. This trek unveils hidden gems in the Kashmiri mountain-scape, offering green meadows adorned with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes, meandering streams, and stunning Himalayan views.

The trek follows ancient routes used by the Gujjars, nomadic shepherds of Kashmir. This provides trekkers with a cultural experience and a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the region.

The trek takes you through remote Himalayan regions, providing a sense of isolation and tranquility. Trekkers with a penchant for the Himalayan remoteness will find this aspect particularly appealing.

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Brief Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Srinagar
Day 2 - Drive to Yusmarg & Trek to Dragtol
Day 3 - Trek from Dragtol to Barga
Day 4 - Trek from Barga to Dandair
Day 5 - Trek from Dandair to Doodhpatri and Drive to Srinagar
Day 6 - Fly out of Srinagar 

Inclusions & Exclusions

Trip Cost Includes:

  • Transport: All ground transport in traveller/bus/4 by 4 vehicles from hotel to trek start point and back. Airport group transfers to and from Srinagar airport to hotel and back.
  • Accommodation: 02 nights Srinagar stay in a standard Hotel/Guesthouse on twin sharing basis and 07 nights tented camps (02 person double fly dome tents on twin sharing basis).
  • Meals: In Srinagar on bed and breakfast plan. During the Trek (All meals) Breakfast, Packed lunch, dinner, morning anf evening tea & coffee, drinking water.
  • All camping gear included (tents, sleeping bags, mats, dining tents, toilet tents (pit loo as well as western style, kitchen tents, stools, etc. 
  • Lead and assistant guides, cooking staff, campsite helpers. Horses for backpack off-loading upto 10 Kgs. 

Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:

  • Airfare 
  • Visa (For foreign nationals)
  • Travel/Trek insurance.
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Any medical costs incurred by you, or costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization.
  • Optional trips or excursions.
  • Tips for local staff and guides.
  • Lunch and dinner in Srinagar.
  • Any extra transport needed for private pickups or drops. 
  • Expenses in case of early arrivals or delayed departures for any reason. 
  • Single supplement tents or hotels. 

Things to carry

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Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering and trekking equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.
 

Apparel

  • Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
  • 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
  • 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
  • 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • 1 Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
  • 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
  • 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
  • Gloves - liner and outer
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen cap
  • Buff

 

Accessories

  • Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
  • Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
  • Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
  • 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
  • Lunchbox
  • Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
  • Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Personal Medical Kit
  • Personal Toiletries Kit
  • Snacks!

 

Fitness

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  • There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
     
  • Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
     
  • Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 

    Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.

    Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
     
  • It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
     
  • Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.

    Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.

    HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
    The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
     
  • Hiking
    Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
     
  • Hiking Alternatives
    Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
     
  • If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
    Strength training - 3 sessions
    Cardio training - 3 sessions
    Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
    Rest and stretching - at least 1 day

FAQs

Silent Meadows Family Trek

What age group is this trek suitable for?

As this is an Easy-level trek, children who are 6 years and above are welcome on this trek!

Will you arrange transport to and from the airport?

We organize group pick-ups and drops to and from the Srinagar airport as part of our service. Upon your arrival, you are welcomed and greeted at the arrival gate by our representative member from a company, and will be transferred to your hotel in Srinagar. For departure transfer, we will come to pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight.

What kind of accommodation do you provide?

The accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by Adventure Pulse. On arrival you will be staying in Srinagar in a 3 star, standard hotel on twin sharing basis. In case you want a single occupancy room, you can avail the same on additional charges. During your hotel stay, your Breakfast and dinner will be covered in the package in the hotel buffet. Lunch can be ordered from the menu and cleared with the hotel personally by the trekker.  Any item ordered, that is not part of the buffet meal will be charge to the trekker on actuals.

Once we check out from our hotel and start our journey, the next 7 days you will be spending at camp sites. Our campsites, are huge beautiful accommodation, in the middle of a lush wilderness. We will be providing you with

  • sleeping tents on twin sharing basis. You can upgrade to a single occupancy tent on additional charges.
    • Dining tent for eating all your meals and also chilling during the second half until dinner time.
    • Foldable stools for each trekker, so you don’t have to eat your meals at the campsite sitting on the ground.
    • Toilet tents: Our campsite will have 2 or 3 toilet tents depending on the size of the group. 1 pit-loo style tent, and 1 bio western toilet with a flush. Toilet tents will have fresheners hung in it and also a garbage collecting bag for your comfort and hygiene.
    • Our team will have a kitchen tent where all your meals will be freshly cooked every single day.

What kind of meals will be provided?

On the trek, our staff will be carrying a kitchen tent with all the ration. They will accompany you for the entire duration of the trek. As you wake up in the morning, you will be provided with hot coffee or tea with some biscuits. It is important to stay hydrated in the mountains and the best way to consume liquids is in the form of hot beverages. Tea and Coffee will also be available for breakfast and in the evening’s.

For Breakfast, you can expect parathas, bread and jam, poha, oats and noodles. We will try our best to provide an assortment of food and avoid repetition. Lunch will be provided in the form of packed meals. At the start of the day, your trek leader will prepare your tiffin box with the meal prepared, juices, biscuits, chocolates and toffees. Sugar provides some much-needed energy while you are trekking. The Dinner Menu will include items such as fried rice, hakka noodles, biryani, Dal-Roti-Sabji-Rice among others. We will also provide soup and dessert before each supper.

What is the cell-phone connectivity like?

In Kashmir only postpaid sim cards work. In case you do not have a post-paid sim, you can buy one from outside the airport, which will cost you around INR 600/-. Do not forget to carry your original ID and a passport size photograph to buy the sim. Networks like BSNL, Jio and Airtel have good connectivity in the region. In case you need to contact someone when you land before you step out of the airport exit area, you can also access the landline at the luggage belts and request them to allow you to make a call to your operator/driver as the case may be.

On the trek – The trek to the Silent Meadows is a complete black out in terms of network. You will not have any network from Day 2 onwards once you leave the base village of Yusmarg. In Yusmarg you will have connectivity if you have a Kashmir simcard, or a sim card like BSNL, Jio and Airtel. However, please be prepared for patchy network as Yusmarg is a slightly remote village and there may be times when you won’t have enough network to access internet.

What documents should I carry with me?

To enter Kashmir, you need to make sure to carry your Identification card (Original Hard copy).

  1. Either Original Aadhar Card or Passport. (Hard copy)
  2. Visa in case you are a Non-Indian passport holder.
  3. Your other trekking documentation will be taken care of by Adventure Pulse once you have submitted soft copies of the same with the representative.

How much luggage can I take on the trek?

The weight limit for your luggage is 10 kg per trekker. Two trekkers will be assigned one porter, and combined luggage should not exceed 20 kgs. We never overload our porters. However, you might need to carry your own knapsack or backpack (with valuables or anything important). Only carry the essentials. You can leave excess baggage safely, either at your hotel or at the Hotel or office store for free. We will recheck everything (luggage, equipment, etc.) during our briefing before starting the journey.

If you are carrying a suitcase or any extra luggage, you can leave that behind at your hotel in Srinagar. Please note – Suitcases or any other hard bound structure bags/ wheel bags will not be allowed on the trek, neither with the porter nor on the mules.

Is there electricity on the trek?

There is no electricity supply once you start camping. Please keep all your devices fully charged, before you set foot on the journey. We recommend you to carry fully charged power banks for your phone etc. to be charged. To be on safer side, always try to carry at least 2 fully charged power banks with you. The only light you have after sunsets, will be your head lamps, torches etc. and of course the beautiful shining moon up in the sky.

Do I need to account for any tips?

Tipping the staff has become an important part of the culture where it allows you to directly show your appreciation for the staff for the hard work, they have put in.  These men & women, work tirelessly, not only trekking with you, but also ensuring your safety, and comfort for the duration of your stay. Tipping is not included in the salaries of your guides, porters, or crew and therefore tremendously appreciated when it comes directly from you. The recommended amount of tips to be paid will be part of the Orientation once you register for the trek.

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Detailed Itinerary

Silent Meadows Family Trek

Day 1

Arrival and stay in Srinagar

All trekkers will arrive in Srinagar and be picked up from the airport in their respective groups. They will be driven to their hotel in the city. We spend the first night in a hotel in Srinagar and leave next day early in the morning for Yusmarg, our base village. While in the hotel, your breakfast (buffet) will be covered in your package. You can explore the place around or spend the time relaxing in your rooms. Lunch and dinner can be ordered from a-la-carte, which will be billed to the person directly by the hotel.

Day 2

Drive to Yusmarg & Trek to Dragtol

On this day, you will trek for 3-4 Hours, over a distance of 4-5 kilometres.

Day 3

Trek from Dragtol to Barga

On this day, you will trek for 3-4 Hours, and walk 4-5 kilometres.

Day 4

Trek from Barga to Dandair

On this day, you will trek for 5-6 hours, and walk 6-7 kilometres.

Day 5

Trek from Dandair to Doodhpatri and drive to Srinagar

On this day, you will descend down for 2-3 Hours, and then will drive to Srinagar over 2 hours. Stay in a comfortable hotel in Srinagar and relax after your adventure!

Day 6

Fly out of Srinagar

All good things must come to an end, and we will escort you as a group to the airport in Srinagar!

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