The Silent Meadows Trek

Day 1 - Arrival in Srinagar.

Arrival in Srinagar and Drive from Srinagar to Yusmarg 7860 ft
It is a scenic drive from Srinagar to Yusmarg and has a wonderful mix of grasslands, scattered forests
and pine-covered mountains.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 2 - Yusmarg to Barga Valley.
Begin early morning and start ascending towards the Barga Valley campsite
on a Maple and Pine tree-lined route. Enjoy beautiful views of Yusmarg and the
meadows en route and from the campsite.Ascend into the Dragtol Village (Shepherd’s valley) through
pine forest.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 3 – Barga Valley to Astar Camp.
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.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 4 – Aster camp to Hafas camp.
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. Getting to the Astar pass would not be an easy task and is going to tire your legsand back a bit.
However, the scintillating views at the top of the pass more than compensate for it. From the pass,
descend into a stunning valley covered with brightly coloured wildflowers to reach the Hafas campsite.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 5 – Hafas camp to Noonwan base.
Today, you begin with a two-hour steep climb up the mountains to enter Noonwan.
Trek ahead, crossing a stream. The Tosa Maidan lakes are a collection of 3 to 5lakes at a fair distance
from each other. Fed by melting snow, a couple of these lakes dry up in summer and autumn. You can
witness the Tosa Maidan meadows from the top of Noonwan camp.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 6 – Noonwan base to Tosamaidan Lakes and back to Noonwan base.
Today you will be challenged both physically and mentally as you cross rocky and boulder-ridden terrain,
and cross a few ridges and Climb Mountains to arrive for a break on a ridge at 13700 ft. After a quick
break, keep going up to reach the final ridge. From here, you can view the lakes of Tosa Maidan. What
follows is a steep rocky descent, a few ups and downs, and entry into lakes which lead to the lakes of
Tosa Maidan. After your time at the lakes, return to Noonwan base by evening.
Overnight stay in tents.

Day 7 – Noonwan base to Doodhpatri to Srinagar.
On the final day, we descend towards Kadalbal camp with the views of Tosa Maidan meadows in front of
you from the top, past a tree line, some grassy lands and towards the pine forest cover. Follow the
forest line for about 4 to 5 hours and descend into the Doodhpatri meadows and drive back to Srinagar.
Overnight stay at Srinagar in a hotel at additional cost.

Day 8 – Departure from Srinagar.

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow trekkers and proceed for your return journey towards your
respective cities by flight/train.

Trek ends.