Kulgam Lakes region
Kounsarnag
The sacred heart of the trek — a high oligotrophic lake near 4,000 m, almost two miles long, with snow floating on it right through summer. It feeds the Vishav and is reached from Aharbal via Kungwattan and Mahinag.
Getting there from Kulgam
Trailhead at Aharbal — about 28 km from Kulgam, roughly 1–1.5 hours by road.