Trekking

Columbia Tour & Travels  offers you an excellent opportunity to enjoy the thrill and pleasure of trekking in the various regions of Jammu and Kashmir. There are a number of trekking trails from Kishtwar to a number Himalayan peaks that are not at a very great altitude. In fact these treks can be completed within a weeks time. Most of these trekking tours offer packages that include all the trekking and camping equipment.

Interested tourists may have the pleasure of trekking through the woods and hills. It is an experience of a lifetime. Kashmir Hub provides information on travel packages that offer trekking trips to visiting tourists.

The trekking trip to the Amarnath shrine is one of the most popular trekking trails in Kashmir. The state government authorities due to security reasons strictly regulate the different stops of this yatra.

Gulmarg is also an important trekking base for those interested in trekking up the trails in the Pir Panjal ranges. The long trek from the Ferozepur Nala to Danwas, Tejjan to Samaidan is one of the most enjoyable walks.

The three-stage trek from Gulmarg to Tosamaidan is an experience that tourists cannot forget. Sonamarg is a starting point of a trekking trail that passes through several mountain lakes, viz. Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. These trekking trips are extremely fascinating for more reasons than one; the tourist gets the feel of the natural beauty of the mountains and lakes.

The Zanskar ranges are known for its spectacular heights and extremely cold temperatures. The popular remote Zanskar trek passes through the Cha Cha La pass and the ancient Karsha Gompa.