Alpather Lake Trek – The Path Less Explored
Alpather Lake is a small yet scenic alpine lake lying at the foothills of the twin Apharawat Peaks. The lake is situated at an altitude of 14400 feet and stays frozen for more than half the year. That is why it is more popularly known as the Frozen Lake among locals. While the frozen lake in Winter presents an ethereal snow-covered view, Summers brings out the enchanting emerald Lake into life with the otherwise stark landscape flecked with wild flowers.
Alpather Lake is a small yet scenic alpine lake lying at the foothills of the twin Apharawat Peaks. The lake is situated at an altitude of 14400 feet and stays frozen for more than half the year. That is why it is more popularly known as the Frozen Lake among locals. While the frozen lake in Winter presents an ethereal snow-covered view, Summers brings out the enchanting emerald Lake into life with the otherwise stark landscape flecked with wild flowers.
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4000 for the trek from Phase 2 station and we finally agreed for INR 2000 including the
tip.
If you take the guide from Gulmarg, they tend to push for the activities at Gondola Phase 1
and Phase 2 due to their commission. Unless it is peak winter when the sledge or skiing
path is already smoothened, avoid the activities. As part of our Winter visit (during
December 1st week), there was not enough snow both in Phase 1 and 2. So the Skiing as
well as Sledge ride were absolutely scary and uncomfortable. Sush even hurt his back
during the sledge ride.
Guide Details
We had two different guides in Winter and Summer. They both were apt and helped us all
through the trek. But given to choose, I would recommend the person who accompanied us
in Summer. He is from one of the mountain villages and is a very humble person. What we
liked more about him was he was not too greedy and did not bother us for more money
after the trek was over which normally others do. Here is his contact detail. Read the full
article Here….
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