Kashmir—the land of breathtaking beauty and widespread natural spectacle invite you for a 4-day Marchoi trek from the ancient village—Naranag. On the trek, you will stroll through the wonderful snow-clad meadows, Sindh River, Wangath River and, of course, the mighty mountains. Marchoi trek is one of the most picturesque treks in Kashmir. Although the path is easy, the temperature, which plummets to less than 0 degrees Celsius, makes it moderate. Naranag serves as the base or start point for many treks in Kashmir. As you trek from Naranag to Dumail, Wangath river—a tributary of Sindh River accompanies you, and the ever-noticeable glimpses of flowing water heal every doubt and crack you up—with love! Not just for the picturesque views, Naranag is also a spot for architecture and history lovers. Here, Naranag Temple is the key attraction for tourists. The temple is said to be 8th century old and is believed to be dedicated to ancient Nagas, who used to do their sadhana her; the village gets its name from this only. Today, only faint memories of that time remain, but the history laced up in ruins reveals many stories. The Naranag-Dumail-Marchoi trek is an offbeat one and takes you from one authentic experience to another. From experiencing the Wangath river flowing on the side to looking at the confluence of Pulastya River and Betar Nullah at Dumail to crossing bridges, this winter trek will give you the warmth of a lifetime. With that being said, Highland Excursions team invites you on this 4-day offbeat adventurous snow-trek.

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  1. Day 1 Arrive Srinagar – Naranag | 2,128 m approx.| (49.7km, 1hr 39min) approx.

    • Arrive at Srinagar international airport ant meet our pick up team.
    • The drive to the Naranag basecamp is quite scenic, the view of surrounding mountains and the sindh river beside it makes the drive pleasurable. you will witness the charm of the river Sindh and paddy fields on the way and the mountains surrounding the whole area.
    • Upon reaching Naranag, you can take a stroll of the nearby location- The Wangath Temple ruins. This Temple Complex was built by Lalitaaditya Muktipada one of the most celebrated Kings of Kashmir of the Karkota Dynasty. The current structure was built around the 8th Century. Its ancient Shiva Temple Complex, known as the Naranag Temple Complex.
    • Most of the Gujjars live here in Naranag. As you might know, Gujjar is a tribe originally from Central Asia that shifted to Gujarat. Some of them brought their culture, sheep and goat, to this breathtaking location and settled here in Kashmir.
    • You will be welcomed at Naranag homestay with your trek leader, enjoy the local tea/kehwa along with some snacks before the dinner.
    • Today we acclimatize and stay overnight at an altitude of 2,128 m (6,982 ft)
    • Meals: (Evening Snacks, Dinner).

  2. Day 2 Naranag – Choti Marchoei via Dumail|2,550 m| (5-6 hr trek) approx.

    • Today after breakfast at our homestay in Naranag we pack for the adventure ahead.
    • The trail starts at Naranag ancient temple ruins, marvel at the stone cut designs of this ancient temple that has a gushing spring alongside it.
    • You will also be awarded with a manufactured bridge where clicking a picture of two comes as a halt at Dumail and then the trail then goes through meadow and jungle and gives a startling look of mountain peaks all white in snow. All the while running besides the Wangath river.
    • We establish our basecamp on snow in Choti Marchoei meadow. The whole area will be under snow and pitching our tents on it will be next level of adventure.
    • Overnight stay in tents.
    • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

  3. Day 3 Summit Day to Marchoei top via Badi Marchoei |3,200 m| (6-7 hr trek) approx.

    • Today we start early for the ultimate adventure.
    • After breakfast, we Leave the camps start ascending towards Marchoi top via Badi Marchoei. The top gives a panoramic view of enticing Himalayan mountains including Mt Harmukh, Kotwal Peak, Salnai Valley, Gangabal Valley, Wangath Valley and Marchoi Valley.
    • Spend some time at the top, live the moments of the snow-covered mountains and valley that look breathtaking in all white and capture the moments in picture and videos to relive in future.
    • Return back to our basecamp at Choti Marchoei campsite.
    • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

  4. Day 4 Basecamp - Naranag (4-5 hr trek) approx.- Drive to Srinagar Airport| Departure| (71km, 1hr 59min) approx.

    • Today after early breakfast we pack up for the last day of our adventure and start our snow trek back by retracing the trek trail back to the Naranag settlement.
    • Meet our cab service in Naranag village taxi stand and transfer back to Srinagar international airport.
    • And thus, upon arrival at Srinagar International airport your adventurous snow-trek trip with Highland Excursions concludes.

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