Kounsarnag is the crown jewel of Alpine Lakes in the Himalayas and is the only major oligotrophic water body in the Pir Panjal Himalayan range,N3 D4

Trek starts from Gurwattan walking on the trail overlooking the Aharbal river on your right and in 2 hours we are at Kongwattan which is a beautiful vast meadow. From Kongwattan in about 3 to 4 hours you reach Mahinag which is a vast river basin where the raging river widens across the basin and humbles in its intensity. We camp for the night at the beginning of Mahinag.. Total distance covered in the first day 13 kms.. gentle ascent of almost 800 meters  

Next day we start the trek to Kounsarnag which is 7 Kms. The trek starts with a gradual ascent through rocky mountains and boulders and then opens up to the Mahinag river basin with a short descent. This is one of the attractions of the Journey as you walk the wide river basin and grassy meadows towards the final challenge which is the steep ascent on the mountain overlooking the Kounsarnag Lake. As you climb over the ridge, the amazing Kounsarnag opens up in front of you with a backdrop of majestic glacial mountains. We set up camp for the night and enjoy the enchanting environment of this beautiful water body.  

We trek back towards Mahinag and setup our return transit camp for the night. Enjoy the gushing waters alongside the campsite and a bonfire to keep you warm.

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.”