Opening Hours: 7 AM to 5 PM on all days
Prime Day and Hours: Weekdays; mornings
Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Tickets: Free entry
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi, 322 kilometres away
Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport, 97 kilometres away
Nearest Bus Stop: Sonamarg Bus Stop, 5 kilometres away
A visit to Sonamarg with Kashmir luxury tour packages needs to include the offbeat Nichnai Pass, a favourite among adventurers. This pass, located a few kilometres away from Sonamarg, is the gateway to Kashmir’s ultimate adventure, the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek. You can either enjoy a short one-day trek to Nichnai Pass or go on the entire seven-day lakes trek from here.
Nichnai Pass lies at an incredible altitude of 4,139 metres or 13,229 feet, making it one of the highest points on the trail. Start your adventure in the morning from Shitkadi near Sonamarg, the base camp of the Nichnai Pass. Over the next few hours, you will rapidly ascend over 5,000 feet to reach the magnificent pass. Surrounded by lush greenery, pristine streams, colourful blossoms, and snow-clad mountains, the views from Nichnai Pass will leave you speechless. Relish a piping hot lunch and click unparalleled pictures as you enjoy this memorable day trip with friends and family.
Must-Try Experiences
1. Trekking: The Nichnai Pass ranks among the best places for trekking in Kashmir and is suited only for experienced trekkers. With its high altitude of over 13,000 feet and rugged trails, the pass is an exciting challenge that few have explored over the years.
2. Photography: The beauty of Nichnai Pass is truly unparalleled, as is obvious from its reputation as the ‘Valley of Wildflowers’. The pass is surrounded by two Himalayan ranges and offers panoramic views of the Sonamarg and Vishnusar Valleys, creating stunning photography opportunities.
3. Sightseeing: The pass is the gateway to some of Kashmir’s most iconic lakes, the Vishnusar and Krishansar lakes. While you might see the lakes from the pass, you can also trek to them if you camp overnight at Nichnai.
