Our pick-up is from Srinagar and usually, we leave from Srinagar at noon. You will need to schedule your flight arrival in such a way that by 12 you are already at the pickup location. The drive is around 4 hours. Pahalgam is around 100 km's away from Srinagar and then a further 12 km's up is Aru Valley. Aru is arguably the best valley and hamlet in Kashmir. This village has remained the base camp for some of the fascinating treks that include the Nafran Valley Trek. Overnight stay in the camp.

While driving towards Aru, you will see the breathtaking Kashmir valley. The ride goes via NH1 Highway and meets Lidder River before Pahalgam. You will be driving through the famous Pahalgam. You will take a left towards Aru and it’s an easy uphill drive that drops down to the beautiful Lidder rives coming from Tarsar Lake which you will in the coming days.

At Aru, our campsite will be fixed to welcome you with a welcome drink. You will meet your trek leader there who will give a brief about your trek and journey ahead.
Around 7 you will be served dinner in the middle of this fascinating valley.

The trek starts with a gentle uphill climb and after walking for about 800 meters, you will enter a forested zone. Continue walking and after some time the trek forks into two. The left trail leads to a clearing with a vantage point. It takes about 3 hours to reach. The right path, on the other hand, leads us to our campsite.

Follow the trail on the right which will lead you to a muddy patch. There’s also a higher road that can be taken during the rainy days when there is too much mud but it is not accessible most of the time. Once you reach the muddy patch, it’s a steep uphill climb of about 500 meters at the end of which you will reach a shepherd settlement called Geerwad. From here on, you will walk on grasslands and forest covers all the way to a small riverside clearing. This is Gagad Pathri. Araam Pathri is yet a little ahead. On the way to Araam Pathri you will find an abandoned hermit’s cave and even remains of an ancient fort. Walk a little further and you will cross an wooden plank bridge to get on the right side of the river followed by another crossing that will again take you to the left side of the river. Here, you will observe a couple of mud huts that serve as the summer dwellings of the shepherds. This clearing is called Kansal Pathri. Keep walking uphill along the ridge on your left towards Aaram Pathri. Once you reach a section with a cluster of Gujjar huts, you know you have reached Aram Pathari. Upon reaching Araam Pathri, we will find a suitable location to pitch the camps.

Today we will trek from Araam Pathri to Harnag Lake via Harnag Pass. The climb up the pass is steep and also has some rocks and boulders along the way. Be very careful in the rocky section as some buolders are quite slippery due to a stream flowing from the top of the pass. As you reach the Harnag Pass, from the top you can see the wide Nafran Valley below and you will also spot the Harnag Lake. The descent to Harnag Lake has a similar terrain as during the ascent. Once you reach the Harnag Lake, sit for a while and enjoy the serenity. Tonight we will camp by this beautiful lake.

Today’s hike is going to be challenging. You’ll start on a clear trail in a wide valley, which gradually becomes more hilly. After crossing two streams about 2 km from Harnag Lake, you’ll arrive at the Kolahoi glacier viewpoint. Here, you’ll get an amazing view of the massive Kolahoi glacier at the edge of Mt. Kolahoi on your left. Take a moment to enjoy the sight of the glacier in the valley—it’s not something you see every day! You’ll also notice the east face of Mt. Kolahoi.

Look to the right of the glacier to spot a pointed peak. This is the gateway to Harbhagwan Lake. The trail gets steeper here, with a tough 2 km climb ahead. You’ll gain about 2,264 feet in altitude during this stretch, so take it slow and watch for signs of high altitude sickness. If you experience any symptoms, descend immediately.

The ascent begins on soft, grassy terrain with many boulder sections. Be careful on the boulders, as they can cause slips, falls, and ankle twists. Once you reach a flatter area on the ridge, the trail fades away. Follow the stream flowing from the top—it will lead you straight to Harbhagwan Lake. Harbhagwan Lake is incredibly beautiful, set in a stunning location. Big chunks of ice break off the hanging glacier and feed the pristine blue lake. After spending some time by the Harbhagwan Lake, we will descend back to Harnag Lake.

Today is the day you have been waiting for. We will finally arrive at the beautiful Nafran Valley. From Harnag Lake, we will descend down to the beautiful Nafran Valley. From Harnag Lake it's a 9 km descent to Nafran Valley. Be extra careful on your descent as it's through rock and boulders and can be quite tricky. Listen to your Trek Leaders advice carefully. Enjoy your walk along the beautiful meadows and occasionally stop by to capture the beauty of nature all around. The magnificent meadows of Nafran Valley with the rock formations and a creek running through the valley will completely capture your senses. We will spend the night in this beautiful Valley.

Today we will descend to Bhaj Margi, one of the most beautiful campsites on the Nafran Valley Trek. From Nafran Valley, walk down the ridge while enjoying magnificent views of the meadows and mountains around. You will cross a forested zone before arriving at the clearing of Bhaj Margi. This is our camping spot for the night. At Bhaj Margi, you will spot horses and cattle grazing leisurely, a beautiful sight to witness.

This is the last day of trekking in the mountain and also the last day of this beautiful journey. Today we will trek back from Bhaj Margi to Mondlan and drive back to Srinagar. From the campsite, the trail keeps going southwest until you reach a large wooden gate, which marks the end of the trail. You will now follow a muddy path through a forest cover down to a small shepherd settlement called Shul Margi.

From Shul Margi, you will have to cross a small stream to move further downwards and then again you will have to cross a bigger stream and enter into a forested zone. The forest runs parallel to the road that leads you to Aru. But we will continue on this forested trail and it will lead us into a big clearing that offers a stunning view of Pahalgam.
From here, it is a short descent to Mondlan village situated beside a small mountain stream. Mondlan is 8 km away from Aru and it takes a drive of about 20 minutes to reach Aru. You can expect to reach Srinagar by 6:00 PM.