Trekking Name Kishtwar Anantnag Trekking District Jammu and Kashmir Location 112 km from Jammu Duration 6 Days Altitude Grade Moderate Best Time To Visit June to October Places to Visit Kishtwar to Palmer to Ikhala, Ikhala to Sirshi, Sirshi to Hanzal, Hanzal to Yourdu, Yourdu to Inshin, Inshin to Lehinvan.

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Kishtwar - Kashmir Trek

Kishtwar is an isolated district in Jammu & Kashmir, accessible from both Jammu and Srinagar. This trek is a revelation of the culture of 19th century Kashmir, and also offers opportunties to the trekker to explore some of the valleys that lead to the heart of the greater Himalayas. Trekkers can also deviate from the main path to explore the Kiar and Kibar valley at the base of the Sickle Moon or Bhrahmah peaks.

Kishtwar is an isolated district in Jammu & Kashmir, accessible from both Jammu and Srinagar. This trek is a revelation of the culture of 19th century Kashmir, and also offers opportunties to the trekker to explore some of the valleys that lead to the heart of the greater Himalayas. Trekkers can also deviate from the main path to explore the Kiar and Kibar valley at the base of the Sickle Moon or Bhrahmah peaks.

Trekkers can either take a bus or walk to the Palmer village. From Palmer, Ikhala is only a few kilo metres away and there is a good rest house and camping sites at the base of the trail. The second day's trek to the Sirshi village initially passes through heavily forested gorges to the confluence of the Kibar and Kiar nullahs and rich farmland. From Sirshi, the trail passes through farmlands offering a spectacular view of the Brahmah peak. Gradually the irrigated area gives way to thickly forested gorges which lead to the village of Hanzal. A little beyond Hanzal, forests are once again replaced by farmlands and orchards of walnut and apples at Marva and Yourdu. From Yourdu, the trail first runs along the .west banks of the Warwan and then on the far banks to Inshin. Inshin is a major village with a general store and even a bank. The last stage of this trek begins with a steep climb to the Margan Pass with breathtaking views of the Warwan valley and the Nun Kun peaks. From the pass, it's an easy descent to Lehinvan from where buses are available to Anantnag. and then Srinagar.

Trek Route

Trekkers can either take a bus or walk to the Palmer village. From Palmer, Ikhala is only a few kilo metres away and there is a good rest house and camping sites at the base of the trail. The second day's trek to the Sirshi village initially passes through heavily forested gorges to the confluence of the Kibar and Kiar nullahs and rich farmland. From Sirshi, the trail passes through farmlands offering a spectacular view of the Brahmah peak. Gradually the irrigated area gives way to thickly forested gorges which lead to the village of Hanzal. A little beyond Hanzal, forests are once again replaced by farmlands and orchards of walnut and apples at Marva and Yourdu. From Yourdu, the trail first runs along the .west banks of the Warwan and then on the far banks to Inshin. Inshin is a major village with a general store and even a bank. The last stage of this trek begins with a steep climb to the Margan Pass with breathtaking views of the Warwan valley and the Nun Kun peaks. From the pass, it's an easy descent to Lehinvan from where buses are available to Anantnag. and then Srinagar.

How to Reach

By Air

Jammu airport is approximately 115 km away connected by direct daily flights from Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

By Rail

Jammu Tawi, approximately 115 km away, is the nearest railhead for Srinagar. Trains from Delhi, Calcutta, Pune, Mumbai and other cities arrive at this station only. During holiday season, when there is a heavy rush for Kashmir, additional trains operate for and from this station.

By Road

Regular buses from Jammu, Katra and Udhampur.