There
are numerous beautiful treks in and around Kashmir Valley. They vary from
short day walks from valley hill stations to longer walks in the valley
and across the surrounding ranges, to hard treks out of the Kashmir region
to Zanskar or
Ladakh . This
five-day trek out of the Kashmir valley into the Jammu region reaches a
maximum altitude of 3, 700 metres and is best made between June and
September.
Day 1: Srinagar
-Daksum
Day 2: Daksum-Sinthan Pass
Day 3: Sinthan-Chhatru
Day 4: Chhatru-Mughal Maidan
Day 5: Mughal Maidan-Dadhpeth
There are daily buses from Dadhpeth to Kishtwar. Dadhpeth is only 8-km from Mughal Maidan. Kishtwar has a Dak bungalow and other accommodation as well as camping possibilities. Kishtwar has some notable waterfalls and is also a centre of saffron cultivation. It's a popular jumping off point for other treks and mountain climbing. From Kishtwar one can reach either Jammu or Srinagar by bus in one day.