The newest trail in Kashmir
Jammu (327M) to Sounder Village (1,706M) via Kishtwar
Distance: 270 kms drive
Duration: 12 hours
The first day is reserved to get to the trailhead for the trek which is Sounder Village. If you are travelling with us, the day starts well before sunrise since it is a long drive and the roads are not the best here. Please note that the transport from Jammu to Sounder Village and back is not a part of the trek cost. You can either reach the base of the trek on your own or request to include transport as an add-on service at an additional cost while booking the trek with us.
Sounder Village (1,706M) to Gogut (2,405M)
Distance: 12 kms
Duration: 8 hours
Sounder is a small village on the banks of Kibber river. Since farming is the primary occupation of the villagers here, you are amidst lush fields and massive farmlands when you are in this village. The setting is quite surreal.
We start the trek and cross the Nath river to continue on a trail which runs along the river. A short while into the trek, we cross the river once more and this is where the ascent starts. We will be gaining close to 700M of altitude today which is quite significant for the first day of the trek. Remember to take it slow so as to give your body enough time to acclimatize. On the right side of the river, we are now walking through dense forests until we reach the last village on the trail which goes by the name of Nath village. On crossing this village, we are once again in the heart of tall trees. The jungle trail continues till we reach our campsite for the day which is a small clearing with a stream of fresh water flowing nearby.
We spend the night in tents at Gogut.
Gogut (2,405M) to Kaikut (2,920M)
Distance: 8 kms
Duration: 6 hours
Shorter than yesterday, the trail today is also a lot quieter and isolated since there are no more habitations along the way. We continue into the forest but also cross sections of meadows and chance upon waterfalls. Rife with the smell of pine, the jungle trail today is a long and beautiful walk taking us up 500M from our previous altitude.
Kaikut is a campsite locked between high mountains. Sunrise and sunsets here are glorious.
Kaikut campsite (2,920M) to Kiddar Maidan (3,340M) to River Delta (3,536M) to Kiddar Maidan (3,340M)
Distance: 4.5 kms
Duration: 3 hours
Today we reach the highest point of the trek at Kiddar Maidan and camp there. With a 630M elevation gain, today is not so hard on the legs but is a treat for the senses. Starting in a meadow, the trail quickly pushes us back into the thick forests of Kishtwar National Park. The climb is mostly gradual which gets steep only towards the end when we get from Kiddar Maidan to the Bramma ridge. After we spend some time here soaking in the view from the top, we head back down to Kiddar Maidan to camp for the night? How many other treks can you think of where you get to camp on the highest point of the trek?
Kiddar Maidan (3,340M) to Hawal (2,665M)
Distance: 10 kms
Duration: 6 hours
We use the same route we took on the first two days of the trek. We only stay at a different campsite this time to widen our experience of this magnificent landscape.
Hawal (2,665M) to Sounder Village (1,706M)
Distance: 14 kms
Duration: 7 hours
We continue to head back towards the trailhead of the trek. It is a long trek but we are losing altitude so it is fairly manageable.
Sounder (1,706M) to Jammu (327M) via Kishtwar
Distance: 270 kms
Duration: 12 hours
After a good night’s rest, we start our drive back to Jammu. Expect to reach Jammu by late evening.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 5 on the BRS. The altitude, the terrain and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of skill and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of high altitude environment.
we will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
Our batch sizes are capped at 15 for smaller treks with the trek leader and trekker ratio of 1:8. This ratio, in our years of experience, has proven to deliver the best trekking experience for individuals as well as groups. Capping the size of the group ensures individual attention to each trekker so that no signs of distress or need during the trek go unnoticed. It also helps to form a more cohesive cohort with better group energy which helps define the rhythm and pace of days on the trek. As you go higher up on the BRS scale, since the stakes are higher, expeditions have an even smaller group size with the ratio of expedition leader to climber set at 1:2.
We follow a rigorous regime of hiring and training our experts in the field. Each trek leader is a certified mountaineer with years of experience in the field. In addition to their qualification, they also go through practical and situational training to tackle any and all kinds of sudden conditions that may present themselves on the ground. Being unpredictable is the core nature of the mountains but being ready for any circumstance as best as possible is a controllable asset that we try to nurture. Our field experts are also trained in basic medicine and first-aid response. Watch: Forerunners - The Making of A Trek Leader At Bikat Adventures
Since Bikat Adventures is a learning-based organization, we help you climb up the ladder of difficulty within the sphere of outdoor adventure systematically. Our on-ground training modules are designed to handhold you through the upskilling process so that you are ready to take on bigger challenges.
All the gear used on our treks and expeditions is tried and tested, maintained for good quality, and is overall top-notch in quality and condition. We are continually looking to obtain the best of everything there is in the market so as to ensure optimum safety.
Along with the staff you see on-ground, we have a team of superheroes working in the background to give you the best experience possible. Our background team also comprises local staff from each area who know the region best. Having local support helps with studying the area, pre-planning, execution, and in receiving timely support in case of emergencies in these remote locations.
Our on-field staff is in constant contact with our teams based in primary locations so as to eliminate any avoidable delay in reaching additional help and support when required. We try to use the best tools for communication available, including satellite phones, in regions where they are not restricted.
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