Starting From
25,298
21,999.00
Starting From
25,299
21,999.00
Price On
Demand
Starting From
25,299
21,999.00
Warwan Valley Trek
(184+ Reviews)A crossover trail through passes
Jammu is the nearest rail head to the base camp
Srinagar Airport
Panikhar
July, August
Srinagar to Srinagar
Meals while on trek ( Veg)
Camping
Jammu and Kashmir
9 Days
Difficult
14495 Ft
80 Km
Overview
The Warwan Valley trek offers trekkers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas. Highlights of the trek include breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, lush green meadows, pristine rivers, and picturesque villages. Trekkers also get to experience the warm hospitality of the locals and learn about the rich culture and traditions of the region.
Itinerary
Drive: 185 km, 7-8 hrs Altitude: 5,200 ft (1,585 m) – 10,700 ft (3,261 m) You will start early in the morning from Srinagar and drive to Panikhar, which is located at a distance of around 220 km, approximately taking 8 to 9 hours to reach Panikhar. Initially, the drive will take you to Sonamarg along the beautiful view of the Indus River. Then, from Sonamarg, you proceed to Zoji La Pass, situated at an altitude of around 3,528 meters. After crossing the pass, you will pass through Dras and Kargil. If you want to purchase something, then Kargil is the last place where you can buy your essential items. After the drive, you will reach your destination, Panikhar.
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Trek: 12-13 km, 8 hrs
Altitude: 10,700 ft (3,261 m) – 12,375 ft (3,772 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
After breakfast, you will start trekking towards Denora, located at an altitude of around 11,200 feet above sea level. The trek mostly follows the alongside of the river, involving a gradual ascent through meadows and forests, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You will cover a distance of around 13 km and reach Denora by late afternoon. Before reaching the campsite, you have to cross the stream. The campsite is near the river, surrounded by a wide range of mountains and meadows.
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Trek: 3 km, 2-3 hrs
Altitude: 12,375 ft (3,772 m) – 12,850 ft (3,917 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
The trek starts with crossing streams; take off your shoes and be ready for the cold water, which numbs your feet. The trek involves crossing the 14,100 feet Marpo La Pass, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You will descend through a beautiful valley and reach the campsite at Kalahari, located at an altitude of around 12,800 feet above sea level. Today’s distance is shorter than the other days; you can take an acclimatization walk to the glacial lake.
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Trek: 17 km, 12-13 hrs
Altitude: 12,850 ft (3,917 m) – 14,500 ft (4,420 m) – 11,550 ft (3,520 m)
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Start your day with the beauty of mountains and enjoy breakfast. Begin your trek, following moderate to difficult trails with narrow ridges, long moraine sections, and steep descents. The trail starts at the Kalapari campsite and consists of asymmetrical boulders and moraines. The trek involves crossing the 14,500 feet Kalichik La Pass, offering stunning views of the Nun and Kun peaks. Descend through a beautiful valley and reach the campsite at Kaintal.
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Trek: 17 km, 8 hrs
Altitude: 11,550 ft (3,520 m) – 11,120 ft (3,389 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
The trek starts with a continuous ascent and descent alongside the river, opening up the beautiful landscape of the Warwan Valley. You will cross several small streams and reach the campsite at Sukhnai, located at an altitude of around 11,400 feet above sea level.
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Trek: 14 km, 8 hrs
Altitude: 11,120 ft (3,389 m) – 9,320 ft (2,841 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
The trek leads towards Sukhnai Valley, a beautiful area with lots of plant species, The trail starts with an ascent and a 4-hour descent, then continues to the junction where a river merges with Kaintal Nala, leading to Sheeshnag Lake The trail continues through the exotic Warwan Valley, crossing overhangings and gaining a stunning view of Sukhnai. The village takes 2 hours to reach, passing through farms.
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Trek: 16-17 km, 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 9,320 ft (2,841 m) – 8,350 ft (2,545 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Start your last day of the Warwan Valley trek with an eye-catching view of grasslands and the Marwah River. Today’s trek involves a gradual descent through the beautiful Warwan Valley. You will cross several small streams; the trail from Sukhnai to Bashmina is moderate compared to other days. After a couple of hours, you will see the beautiful Rekenwas village, where you can meet local people and interact with them. The people of this village are very welcoming. Then, reach the campsite at Bashmina, located at an altitude of around 10,000 feet above sea level.
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Drive: 155 km, 7-8 hrs
Altitude: 8,350 ft (2,545 m) – 5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
After breakfast, you will start your journey back to Srinagar. You will drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Warwan Valley and reach Srinagar by late afternoon. You will spend the night in a hotel in Srinagar.
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This day is kept as a buffer day to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather or any other reasons that may cause delays in the trek
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Meals
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- Dome tents , Sleeping bags, mats
- Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required
- Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification along with special rescue course from NIM, Uttarkashi
- Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder
- Portage of personal bags during the trek
- Transport (Non Ac)
- Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
- Any Expense of personal nature.
- Meals during road journey
- 5% GST
- Any expense incurred or loss cost by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays/rescheduling/ cancellations, any accidents/medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war/pandemics etc.
- Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
- Meals
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- Dome tents , Sleeping bags, mats
- Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required
- Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification along with special rescue course from NIM, Uttarkashi
- Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder
- Portage of personal bags during the trek
- Transport (Non Ac)
- Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
- Any Expense of personal nature.
- Meals during road journey
- 5% GST
- Any expense incurred or loss cost by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays/rescheduling/ cancellations, any accidents/medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war/pandemics etc.
- Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
What to carry
Shoes and backpack
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack with rain cover
Warm Layers and Clothes
- Warm layers (PaddedJacket)
- 3 layers if you're trekking in spring, summer and monsoon (1 woollen sweater, 1 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
- 4 layers if you're trekking in autumn (1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
- 5 layers if you're trekking in winter (1 pair of thermals, 1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket) - 3 Collared T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
- 2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry one)
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sun cap with flaps
- Waterproof gloves
- Balaclava
- Woollen socks (3 pairs)
- Headlamp
- Trekking pole
- Rain jacket + pants / poncho
Toiletries:
- Sunscreen
- Moisturiser
- Light towel
- Lip balm or vaseline
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes)
Compulsory Documents to Carry
These files must be submitted to the Forest Department before your trek. With none of these, you will not be permitted to trek. Original and photocopy of government photo identity card. Carry Ids like Aadhaar, voter id, etc.
How to reach
By air: The nearest airport to is the Srinagar International Airport, which is well-connected to major cities in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
By train: The nearest major railway station to Srinagar is in Jammu, which is about 300 km away. From Jammu, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Srinagar.
By road: Srinagar is well-connected to major cities in Jammu and Kashmir by road. You can take a taxi or bus from Jammu,
Fitness Required & Preparation Guide
We recommend jogging as the best routine to get fit for a trek. It works on the same muscles that you use while trekking — your calves, glutes and hamstrings. It helps increase your stamina day by day. It is also an easy routine that does not require any equipment or tools.
Fitness target:
To do this trek comfortably, you must be able to cover 5 km in under 35 minutes. This is the minimum fitness required for this trek.
How to achieve this fitness?
- Start jogging at least 4 days a week
- If you cannot run 5 km immediately, start with 2 km and increase to 5 km over 2-3 weeks.
- Once you’re able to run 5 km, increase your pace day by day.
- Gradually increase your pace and bring it down to 5 km in less than 35 mins.
- You must be able to run 5 km in 35 mins consistently for at least 2 weeks before the trek.
This trek requires at least 6-8 weeks of preparation. The longer, the better. So plan your trek soon and start preparing.
FAQ
The optimal time for embarking on the Warwan Valley trek is from the second week of July to the first week of September. Prior to July, traversing the Valley becomes exceedingly challenging due to the prevailing snow conditions both before the pass and on the glacier. The snow accumulation makes the route impassable, posing difficulties for trekkers. As the trek progresses into the first week of September, the weather starts to cool down, and there’s a possibility of heavy snowfall. This shift in weather conditions can further complicate the journey. Hence, it’s crucial to plan the trek during this specific window when the weather is relatively stable, and the trail is more manageable. However, venturing on this trek after September is not recommended. The weather becomes even colder compared to August and early September. Varglass becomes a rare occurrence, and crossing rivers becomes significantly more challenging. The streams become difficult to navigate, and the chilling temperatures can lead to an uncomfortable experience, with the risk of trekkers losing sensation in their feet while crossing rivers or streams. Therefore, it is advisable to plan the Warwan Valley trek within the recommended timeframe to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Warwan Valley is located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir.
The trek typically spans 7 to 8 days, commencing from Panikhar and concluding at Basmina, covering a distance of approximately 78 km. Each day involves hiking distances of 10 to 12 km, taking around 6 to 7 hours to complete. Before planning this trip, you must consider one or two buffer days. These will help you reduce exhaustion, especially on days when you have to trek around 16 km.
Warwan Valley trek is considered a moderate-to-challenge trek that unfolds across diverse landscapes, leading adventurers from the dry mountains of Kargil to the lush greeny high-altitude meadows of Kashmir. On day 3 of the trek, you will encounter a challenging hike where you need to cross a trail near a lake. This segment requires careful consideration due to loose rocks, a scree trail, moraines, and glacier walk. Exercise caution, especially with crevasses and the potential for avalanches originating from the nearby mountain during this third-day hike. For the rest of the days be careful while crossing streams.
Cancellation policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavour to make it as easy possible for you. However, please understand we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of programme. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below-
Cancellation prior to 30 days from start of the event: Get monetary refund with 15% of cancellation charges on trek fee.
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of event: 50% on trek fee is non refundable and the remaining 50 % will be given as cash voucher which is valid for 1 year.
Cancellation less than 15 days to the start of event: No refund.
Please note cancellation will be only accepted by email.
Booking amount is non refundable
Note: The Himalayan Daredevils reserves the right to cancel a programme before departure in the event of logistical problems arriving due to natural calamities, strikes, wars on any other circumstances that makes the event inadvisable. In this case, 50% on trek fee is non refundable and the remaining 50 % will be given as cash voucher which is valid for 1 year.
Itinerary changes & trip delays:
We plan itineraries based on the information at the time of planning and in rare circumstances, there are subject to change. In the event that the itinerary is changes or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, landslides etc. We will always aim to give you the best experience possible. However The Himalayan Daredevils are not be held responsible for the cost of delay or changes.
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