Silent Meadows Trek

This serene treks takes you through Kashmir's quietest, greenest valleys.

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Difficulty

Moderate to Difficult

Altitude

4175 Metres

Duration

8 Days

This serene, unexplored trek gives a much-needed break from the city

Silent Meadows Trek in Kashmir – Overview:

The stunning landscape of Kashmir and its valleys are home to a number of beautiful trekking destinations in India. Over the last few years the number of trekkers stepping into Kashmir has remarkably increased thus also leading to a lot of undiscovered trails being explored by adventure enthusiasts. The Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek is an outcome of one such discovery.

Adventure Pulse, brings to you, this hidden gem located in the Yusmarg region that happens to be one of the most stunning trekking destinations in Kashmir.

Yusmarg is a small hill station in the Western Ghat of Budgam district in Kashmir which is known for its beautiful landscapes, pine nurseries, green pastures and various waterbodies. Yusmarg is home to pleasant flora and fauna and is often referred to as a paradise for trekkers. Given the number of visitors the valley sees every season, there has been an increase in the number of guest houses and home stays in the past few years, thus also allowing the local population to benefit economically. Yusmarg is located just around 48 kilometers away from Srinagar and is an approximate 2 hours drive.

The stunning landscape on the Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek:

The Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek from Yusmarg traverses some of the hidden jewels in the Kashmiri mountain-scape – the pristine alpine high-altitude lakes of Tosa Maidan. If you are looking for green meadows filled with colourful wildflowers, pristine color-changing water lakes, meandering streams and amazing Himalayan views from high passes, then the Silent Meadows Trek is the most highly recommended trek.

Starting from the popular hill station Yusmarg, the trail follows ancient routes taken by the Gujjars, the nomadic shepherds of Kashmir. Every day on the trail, trekkers are treated to breathtaking views of rugged snowcapped mountains, colourful grasslands, and trout-filled crystal-clear lakes. There is also a high pass to be crossed, the highest being at 13,700 feet close to Noonwan and rocky terrains to be navigated frequently. It is a physically and mentally challenging trek and would require the trekkers to be physically fit and to have a penchant for the Himalayan remoteness to enjoy this trek.

Who do we recommend this trek to?

If you are looking to do the entire circuit of The Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek starting from Yosmarg all the way to Doodhpatri while covering the Noonwan and Astar valley, this journey will take you about 8 days of trekking and you need to have excellent levels of physical fitness to ensure a comfortable experience in the mountains.

However, unlike many other treks the Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek is easily customizable as a family trekking adventure. We highly recommend this trek in Kashmir for children from the age of 6 years and above, with no upper age limit. It is an excellent choice for those who have never experienced high altitude treks before, irrespective of their age. Unlike the other high-altitude treks in Kashmir, Silent Meadows trek is physically less demanding.

What makes this trek an apt choice for a family Adventure?

1) The customized itinerary of the trek includes only 4 days making it an excellent time frame to not only enjoy the beauty of the landscape yet keeping it short enough so that children and adults are not exhausted.

2) The terrain of the trek is not tricky and doesn’t have any major boulders (in the customized itinerary) making it a good choice for people of any age group.

3) It gives an opportunity for children to explore the beauty of the Himalayas and experience camping in the middle of wilderness while also allowing a technological detox.

4) Since you are not going above 3600 meters, it makes acclimatization much easier, thus helping beginners and first time trekkers.

5) The days are not long / hectic given distances covered on a daily basis are not more than 3 to 4 kilometers and hence allowing enough rest before reaching every campsite.

Reasons why The Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek should be on your list –

Off beat Adventure – If you are somebody who is looking for an off beat adventure then the Silent Meadows Kashmir Trek is an excellent choice. Trekking in Kashmir has become a popular over the last few years but that also means that a lot of the trails have become crowded and seem to have lost that charm. This is not the case with the Silent Meadows Trek.Adventure pulse is very proud to be the pioneer of this new trail and that allows you to experience the Himalayas at its very best and as raw as possible.
Customized Itinerary – This trek can be easily be customized depending on the group of people that are joining on us on the adventure. With the help of our Premium logistics and support team, this trek can be made into a family adventure where children as young as 6 years old and adults without any restriction of age can comfortably undertake it.
Explore More – If you are someone who has already trekked in Kashmir and has covered other beautiful trails like the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, Tarsar Marsar lakes trek, etc. and are looking for something new, something different or more off beat, then the silent Meadows Kashmir Trek fits right in your bucket.
Away from the crowd – Given the fact that Kashmir valleys have now become crowded with the number of trekkers coming into the region, this trek will provide you the opportunity to get away from people and explore the high altitude in peace and tranquility.
Technological Detox – If you are looking to get away from the noise of the city and need a technological detox then this trek is the apt choice for you. The trail has very limited network on one or two points which is also very patchy . In most places you will be away from any network towers which will allow you to soak into the magic of nature without any buzzing sounds of your mobile phone.
Exploring Yusmarg and Doodhpatri – Embarking on this journey will also allow you to cover some other exotic places in Kashmir like Yousmarg and Doodhpatri. Yousmarg is a small hill station in the Budgam district in Kashmir and is popular for its beautiful landscapes and green pastures. It is also often called as a Paradise for trekkers. On the other hand Doodhpatri is a hill station which is located in the Khan Sahib Tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir.
The name Doodhpatri means value of milk. It is said that a famous Saint of Kashmir has prayed here and once when he was in search of water in the Meadows, to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with a stick in search of water and milk came out.

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Brief Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & stay in Srinagar
Day 2 - Drive from Srinagar to Yusmarg (1.5 hours) + trek to Barga valley via Dragtol meadows.
Day 3 - Trek from Yusmarg to Astar valley via Liddermad and Dandair meadows.
Day 4 - Trek from to Astar valley Duriem camp.
Day 5 - Trek from Duriem camp to noonwan via Bodsar Lake, Navkansar.
Day 6 - Trek from Noonwan base to Hafas camp.
Day 7 - Trek from Hafas to Dhoodhpatri and drive back to Srinagar.
Day 8 - 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

Mandatory Documentation:

Aadhar Card/ Passport (No other ID's accepted). - Original Hard Copy

Personal Adventure Insurance (Soft Copy)

Medical Certificate (Soft Copy)

Undertaking (Soft Copy)

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)
Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
Trekking Poles
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Moisturiser
Hand Sanitiser
Lunchbox
Personal Medical Kit
Personal Toiletries Kit
Snacks!

Fitness

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The trek to Silent Meadows can be steep & strenuous at some places, even though it does not require that you have any previous mountaineering experience in particular, It’s important that you be in good physical condition and be able to hike at a comfortable pace for 5-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Good cardio-vascular conditioning and muscles that are used to hiking will make your trip much more enjoyable. Our goal is to trek at max. Altitude of 13,750 feet and walk through beautiful meadows and glaciers leading to pristine lakes of Kashmir. You will spend 6 - 7 days in a land where life is simple, trails are steep and the air is thin. We recommend the following schedule to the participants:

WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE TO THE PARTICIPANTS

WEEK ONE/TWO: The participants should be develop the habit of being able to run / brisk walk for a minimum of 3-4 Km at least 4-5 days a week. This would represent at least 20-25 minutes of cardio exercise. Though difficult at first, keep at it. You can stop and take breaks as well. During the day, you should get into the habit of avoiding elevators and taking the steps. You should be able to climb at least 4/5 flights of steps daily. (Avoid going down steps too fast as this could result in some knee injuries). If you Don’t enjoy running and are into some other sport like cycling or swimming, spend about 45 mins cycling or about 600 – 800 mts of swimming for at least 4 days a week.
WEEK THREE/FOUR: Assuming you have successfully survived week one and are consistent with your exercise, you can take up the pace a notch. Increase your distance to 5/6 kms per day and 5 times a week, you can additionally go to a gym. Avoid heavy weight training. Focus more on a core workout. These are your muscle groups that run along the length of your body and helps maintain your posture and sustains you during your long hours of working.
WEEK FIVE/SIX: In addition to the week two exercise, one additional feature you should add in Week three is walking for half an hour during the evenings with a backpack on carrying 3-4 kgs. This could be 2lts of water, some snacks, a jacket etc. This will help strengthen your back and shoulders thus preparing you for the long hours of trekking. If you don’t want to just simply walk, also try increasing your time on climbing flight of steps. As compared to week one, you should aim to be able to climb 10-12 flight of stairs comfortably.
WEEK SEVEN/EIGHT: Sustenance. Keep up the tempo, sustain the workout. Try avoiding doing anything very rigorous but be consistent with morning and evening walks/runs and climbing flight of stairs.
WEEK NINE: Sustain the workout. Increase only if you feel comfortable. Start doing an additional 10-15 mins of climbing stairs in the morning/evening with a daypack of 2-3 Kg; about 30-35 floors once a day should help increase the stamina and endurance considerably.

Please remember, consistency is the key here. Do not do anything to exert yourself or something that will increase chances of Injury. Running / brisk walking 4-5 kms for 5 days in a week is far better than running a 20 km on one day of the week and injuring your Knee/Ligaments in the process. If you can be consistent with above mentioned schedule, The Great Lakes Trek, though physically challenging, will become a pleasant and enjoyable experience for you. Feel free to call us or mail us in case you want more details on how to prepare for this trek!

FAQs

Silent Meadows

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).

Either Original Aadhar Card or Passport. (Hard copy)
Visa in case you are a Non-Indian passport holder.
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

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 from Srinagar to Yusmarg (2 hours) and trek to Barga Valley (13km, 8389 feet)

We will leave early in the morning from Srinagar, around 6 am, and aim reaching Yusmarg, our base village by around 8am. This will be a group transport, in either a tempo traveler or bus, depending on the size of the group. The drive is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the traffic, covering a distance of around 50 Kms. It is a scenic drive and has a wonderful mix of grasslands, scattered forests and pine-covered mountains. Yusmarg is a small village, located in the Bagdam district of Kashmir. Surrounded by heavy stretches of green pastures, the valley is covered with snow clad mountains and meadows of Pine and fir. Once we reach Yusmarg, we start our trekking journey for the day and start ascending towards Barga valley campsite on a Maple and Pine tree-lined route. Today you will be embrace beautiful views of Yusmarg and the meadows en route. We will slowly ascend and make our way into the Dragtol Village which is a Shepherd’s valley through the beautiful pine forest. The total trekking distance we cover from Yusmarg to Barga valley is around 13 kms, depending on the pace of the group, we are expected to reach our campsite in the afternoon between 3 – 5pm. We spend the night camping at our beautiful site. Our team leader will will brief you for the next days plan at dinner table.

Day 3

Trek from Barga Valley to Astar Camp (11,500 feet; 12 km)

Today’s trek will comprise a moderate and gradual ascent to cross the Liddermad huts ascend towards the Dandair meadows and into the Astar campsite. Visit the small ridge situated 500 meters from the campsite. Nothing that we say or write can prepare you for the beauty of the Doodhpatri meadows from the top. Surrounded by mountains and being easy to access, the waters of the shaliganga river are crystal clear and change colour as the day proceeds. You are guaranteed to start feeling rejuvenated just by sitting and witnessing the meadows from the top and listening to the fluttering sounds of the wind and soaking in the scenic beauty. We are expected to get to Astar (our campsite) between 3 – 5 pm in the afternoon.

Day 4

Trek from Astar to Duriem

Trek up gruelling 300 mts to the Astar top which is about 2 hours from the Astar camp. Despite being close in distance, the climb can be a little gruelling for beginners. Today will be a long day as try to cover Gurwansar, Patrisar and Pamsar lakes. There are long walks and some boulder sections that you need to traverse for the day. We will reach Duriem by late afternoon, and spend our evening along the beautiful landscape of the open valleys. After our high tea, we will have some time to rest and indulge in conversations until dinner is served. Post dinner, our team leader will brief you about the next day’s plan.

Day 5

Trek from Duriem to Noonwan Base (12,500 feet; 10 km)

Today, you begin with a steep climb up the mountains. We would try and cover Bodsar Lake, Trastar Lake, Navkansar I, II & Damamsar Lake. It will be a physically and mentally challenging day as you cross rocky and boulder-ridden terrain, cross a few ridges, and climb mountains to arrive for a break on a ridge close to 13,000 feet. After a little break, we will keep going up to reach the final ridge. From here, you can view the lakes of Tosa Maidan, trek ahead, crossing a stream. The Tosa Maidan lakes are a collection of 3–5 lakes at a fair distance from each other. Fed by melting snow, a couple of these lakes dry up in the summer and autumn. You can witness the Tosa Maidan meadows from the top of Noonwan Camp.

Day 6

Trek from Noonwan Base to Hafas Camp (10,500 feet; 9km)

Today is a comparatively shorter day and we also have lessor distance to cover in Kilometers. We leave our campsite around 7:45 am after having a good breakfast. What follows is a steep rocky descent, a few ups and downs, which we recommend you to take time to cross, as descends can be tricky. Post our descent we will be greeted by a beautiful sight of lakes that lead to the meadows of Hafas. Today you will witness and enjoy the endless meadows with views of Tosa Maidan at a distance.

Day 7

Trek from Hafas to Doodhpatri (8960 feet, 9 km)

On the final day, we descend towards Kadalbal camp with the views of Tosa Maidan meadows in front of us from the top, towards the pine forest cover. We will follow the forest line for about 4 to 5 hours and descend into the Doodhpatri meadows. Once we reach Doodhpatri, we spend some time there, as the doodhpatri meadows are beautifully mesmerizing and deserve some exploration. You can order snacks/lunch here in the restaurants around. We spend about an hour in Doodpatri and then continue driving to Srinagar. This drive will take us around 2/2.5 hours, covering approximately kms. We spend the night at our hotel in Srinagar.

Day 8

Fly out from Srinagar

Today we all fly out to respective cities. Our team will arrange breakfast buffet for you and organize your group drops to the airport. We leave Kashmir, with a heart filled with memories and immeasurable happiness!

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