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Naranag

Weathered stone temples in a forested valley setting.

Photo: Rohit Sharma / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

Naranag is a village in the Wangath valley with a group of ancient stone temple ruins, and the base for treks to Gangbal lakes and the end point of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek. It's quieter than the main circuits and makes a peaceful half-day or a trek starting point.

Naranag at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Village, temples & trek base
Where
Ganderbal district; ~45–55 km from Srinagar (approx.)
Time needed
Half day
Best time
Morning
Entry / ticket
Free
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Naranag

Weathered stone temples in a forested valley setting.

Trekkers set off from here to Gangbal; KGL trekkers finish here.

The road is narrower and slower than the highway.

Best months

Best in May–Oct

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Packages

Plans with Naranag built in

Family Kashmir — Kashmir Tour Plan
Family

Family Kashmir

6N / 7DKTP-004

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹25,299per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir + Ladakh — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Kashmir + Ladakh

9N / 10DKTP-006

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 5N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹43,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Grand Kashmir (all four valleys) — Kashmir Tour Plan
Family

Grand Kashmir (all four valleys)

7N / 8DKTP-009

Srinagar 3N • Sonmarg 1N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹28,899per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Naranag questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

Ancient stone temple ruins and as a trek base.

About 45–55 km.

Yes, for a quiet half day.

Basic ones.

Gangbal lakes; KGL ends here.

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