MOST SPECTACULAR GANGBAL LAKE TREK CONNECTING WITH SACRED EARTH, SWIMMING IN HOLY WATER Day 1

Gangabal Lake trek is the most beautiful and popular trek in Kashmir. This scenic journey is about two sacred alpine lakes Nundkhol and Gangbal which are located in the lap of Mt. Harmukh5146 m above sea level. Gangabal lake is considered sacred in Hinduism as one of the abodes of Shiva, and Kashmiri Hindus perform an annual pilgrimage to the lake called HarmukhGangabal Yatra. Many faiths and traditions share a deep sense that the ground is holy. In India and the Middle East, worshippers in mosques, churches and synagogues remove their shoes before entering a sacred space to pray. This is connected with ideas of cleanliness and purity. In some traditions, pilgrims walk holy paths barefoot as a sign of their dedication and love. I personally believe and feel deeply within me that the whole Mother Earth is a sacred, living being. Walking barefoot connects me directly to her energy, body, heart and soul and I feel blessed and humbled with every barefoot step I make on this magical,