Matthew Birch, Kashmir's Great Lakes (PLACES WILDERNESS 2024)

Nestled deep in the mountains of Kashmir's Himalayas, the Vishansar and Krishansar Lakes sit at an elevation of around 3800m above sea level. These pristine, high-altitude lakes are part of the renowned Kashmir Great Lakes trek - a challenging 8 day journey that rewards trekkers with epic scenery and humbling, panoramic views.

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